Rapper Yung Filly Testifies 'Vibes Were Good' with Accuser in Australian Rape Trial
On Monday, Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, gave his testimony at the District Court of Western Australia. He mentioned feeling a good vibe with a woman who has accused him of rape, an incident that reportedly occurred in September 2024 after his performance at a nightclub in Hillarys, close to Perth. The 30-year-old has denied all allegations, which include six counts of non-consensual sexual penetration, three counts of assault causing bodily harm, and one count of strangulation. He described being attracted to the woman when she approached him from the general area to the VIP section. He insisted that he only touched her waist and denied any wrongdoing. Barrientos also noted that his security guard took her phone as a privacy measure. The court had previously heard that they had consensual sex before things allegedly turned violent. Known for his work with the Beta Squad on YouTube and appearances on Channel 4's celebrity Bake Off, he has been out on bail and was allowed to return to the UK for four months before his trial.
Key facts
- Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) testified on Monday at the District Court of Western Australia.
- The alleged assault occurred in September 2024 after a performance in Hillarys, Perth.
- Barrientos pleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of strangulation.
- He told the court the 'vibes were good' with the accuser and that he 'fancied' her.
- He denied touching her inappropriately, saying he only put his hand on her waist.
- His security guard took the woman's phone away as 'standard practice'.
- The court heard that the pair had consensual sex before Barrientos allegedly turned violent.
- Barrientos has 1.8 million YouTube subscribers, 3 million TikTok followers, and 2.4 million Instagram followers.
Entities
Artists
- Yung Filly
- Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos
Institutions
- District Court of Western Australia
- Beta Squad
- Channel 4
- BBC Three
Locations
- Hillarys
- Perth
- Australia
- Western Australia
- United Kingdom