British Rapper Slowthai Charged With Rape

Rapper Slowthai has been charged with rape.

The Grammy-nominated U.K. rapper was charged Tuesday with two counts of rape that stems from an incident in September 2021.

A woman told police that the 28-year-old rapper, whose real name is Tyron Frampton, forced her to perform oral sex and raped her, according to the Guardian.

The rapper has denied the allegations on social media:

He wrote “I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared,” he said. “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.”