The upcoming event at Trilogy Nightclub in Colchester featuring Youtuber and rapper Yung Filly has been cancelled. This decision comes after the 29-year-old artist, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was charged with rape allegations in Australia.
Barrientos was accused of raping a woman in a hotel room after a performance in Perth, Australia. He has been required to stay in the country until December for further legal proceedings. As a result of these charges, the event scheduled for October 25 at Trilogy Nightclub had to be cancelled.
The rapper, originally from Colombia, was arrested in Australia on suspicion of rape. He appeared in Perth Magistrates Court and was charged with multiple counts, including assault and sexual penetration without consent. The alleged incident occurred on September 28 when Barrientos reportedly brought a woman in her 20s to his hotel room after a nightclub performance.
Following his court appearance, Barrientos was released on conditional bail with restrictions, including not contacting the alleged victim and refraining from posting about the case on social media. Known for his comedic content on YouTube, Barrientos gained popularity as an internet personality and later transitioned into music, hosting shows for the BBC and appearing on Channel 4’s The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.
The cancellation of the event at Trilogy Nightclub serves as a reminder of the serious allegations against Yung Filly and the impact it has on his public appearances. The legal process in Australia will determine the outcome of the charges brought against him, while fans and event-goers in Colchester will have to wait for any potential rescheduling of the cancelled event.
