The British rapper is accused of driving at excessive speeds while dealing with serious charges of rape and assault.
British rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been charged with reckless driving in Australia while simultaneously facing serious allegations of rape and assault. The 29-year-old, known for his social media influence and musical career, was caught speeding at 98mph in a 60mph zone in November.
The incident occurred on Roe Highway near Kalamunda Road, where a speed camera captured his vehicle breaking the speed limit. Following the alleged offence, the rapper had his car impounded. Yung Filly will appear in court next Thursday, facing charges for reckless driving, coinciding with a court hearing for a separate sexual assault case.
At the time of the speeding incident, Barrientos was out on bail after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a Perth hotel following a nightclub performance in September. Local reports suggest that the rapper was extradited from Brisbane to Perth to attend the hearing.
In October, Barrientos was formally charged with four counts of rape, three counts of assault, and one count of strangulation. He was given strict bail conditions, including daily reporting to police and remaining within Western Australia. He has also been prohibited from posting about the case on social media.
The charges led to professional consequences for Yung Filly. His podcast, The Chunkz and Filly Show, had a scheduled live performance cancelled, and his contract with FootAsylum was suspended. A spokesperson for the company confirmed that the contract was paused due to the serious nature of the charges. Additionally, the Football Association cancelled an online cooking series involving Yung Filly.
Born in Colombia and raised in the UK, Barrientos first gained fame in 2017 by releasing content online and as a member of the YouTube collective Beta Squad. He later achieved musical success with tracks like Confidence and won a Mobo Award for Best Media Personality in 2021. He also appeared on television in shows such as Soccer Aid and The Great Celebrity Bake Off.
Yung Filly has not publicly commented on the latest allegations or the driving charge. Representatives for the rapper have been contacted for a statement.
