BRIT YouTube star Yung Filly has been seen for the first time after pleading not guilty to eight charges relating to an alleged rape in Australia.
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, who is 29 years old, is facing accusations of sexually assaulting a woman in her 20s in his hotel room in Perth, following his performance at a nightclub.
The alleged incident took place on September 28, 2024, after the star had finished performing at Bar1 Nightclub whilst on tour in Australia.
Barrientos entered the not guilty pleas during an appearance at Perth Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
The online influencer and rapper, known as Yung Filly, is confronted with three charges of assault, one charge of restricting a person’s normal breathing or blood circulation through pressure on the neck, and four charges of sexual penetration without the individual’s consent.
The court will hear the matter in June – and he remains free on £52,000 bail.
The Youtuber did not answer reporters’ questions as he left court, according to The West Australian, but did say it was a “beautiful day”.
According to court documents, Barrientos pleaded guilty to a reckless driving charge on 5 December whilst on bail which began in October.
He was caught driving at more than 96mph on the Roe Highway on 17 November.
Barrientos gained popularity as a social media personality and rapper using the name Yung Filly, having made appearances on various BBC programs and charitable soccer matches alongside other influencers.
He is known for working with Beta Squad, a group of YouTube and social media stars, and has also featured on Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off For Stand Up To Cancer.
