Rapper Slowthai has been removed from multiple festival posters following allegations of rape earlier this week. The 28-year-old rapper appeared before Oxford Magistrates’ Court via video on Tuesday charged with two counts of rape as reported by Pitchfork. Slowthai, real name Tyron Frampton has not yet made a formal plea.
The alleged incident took place in Oxford in September of 2021. Slowthai posted the following statement via Instagram: “Regarding the allegations being reported about me. I categorically deny the charges. I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared. Until then I will apply my energy to ensure this is concluded swiftly and justly. I ask that my supporters don’t comment about this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time.”
Slowthai was bailed out and will appear before a crown court on June 15th. However, several festivals including Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and Parklife have scrubbed the rapper’s name from their line-ups.
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