British YouTuber and musician Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been accused of raping and choking a woman in a hotel room after a recent performance. The 29-year-old appeared in Perth Magistrates Court on Thursday, where his bail application was adjourned until later in the day.
Barrientos is charged with four counts of sexual penetration without consent and three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. He is also accused of restricting the woman’s breathing by applying pressure to her neck. The alleged assault took place after a performance on Saturday, involving a woman in her 20s.
Barrientos, who is well-known as a London rapper and YouTube personality with 1.8 million subscribers, was arrested in Brisbane on Tuesday and extradited to Perth on Wednesday to face the charges. In addition to his YouTube presence, Barrientos has a large following on Instagram and TikTok.
He began his YouTube career in 2013 and ventured into music in 2017. Barrientos has also appeared on several television shows, including hosting BBC’s Hot Property in 2018. Born in Colombia, his rise to fame has made him a notable figure across various platforms.