Slowthai removed from line-ups after rape charge
The Mercury Prize-nominated rapper has "categorically" denied the charges and said he is "confident" his name will be cleared
News By Lisa Henderson | 18 May 2023
Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Slowthai has been removed from the line-ups of several major festivals, following two charges of rape. The British artist — whose real name is Tyron Frampton — was charged with two counts of rape earlier this week, and appeared before Oxfordshire Magistrates Court on Tuesday (16 May).
Mercury Prize-nominated rapper Slowthai has been removed from the line-ups of several major festivals, following two charges of rape.
The British artist — whose real name is Tyron Frampton — was charged with…
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