In brief
The West Australian court has moved Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, to a retrial on three separate rape claims after a jury cleared him of several assault charges. The rapper accused a 20‑year‑old fan of repeated rape after a nightclub show in Perth and was acquitted on three counts of rape. He was, however, found guilty on two assault counts, which will be sentenced after the new hearing. The prosecution is willing to re‑present evidence as the victim continues to testify. A new bail application and return date are pending.
British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia, after a jury cleared him of several sexual assault offences but could not reach a decision on others.
The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was charged in Perth in 2024 with repeatedly raping and assaulting a fan after performing at a nightclub. He denied all 10 accusations.
Last month a jury found him not guilty on three counts of rape, and he was also acquitted of an assault charge and a strangulation claim. However, he was found guilty of two assault charges, which will be sentenced following his retrial.
Barrientos was on tour in Australia when the alleged assault took place in a hotel room after a show in Hillarys, a coastal suburb of Perth.
The West Australian court heard that the 31‑year‑old social media star had consensual sex with the fan, but she later claimed he turned violent and ignored her pleas to stop.
Barrientos will appear in court 27 August to apply to vary his bail. No retrial date has been set yet; he will not be sentenced for the two guilty charges until after the new hearing.
The prosecution has stated the complainant is willing to give evidence again. During the trial Barrientos described how he first “fancied” the woman, noting she had a “good vibe” when they met at the club and later at the hotel.
Prosecutor Danielle Clarke called him an “entitled” man with a moderate degree of fame who violated the fan “in the most intrusive way possible.” His defence counsel argued the accuser’s evidence contained inconsistencies, embellishments and outright lies.
Barrientos, born in Colombia and raised in the United Kingdom, is known for his work with the YouTube collective Beta Squad, appearances on the celebrity version of Bake Off on Channel 4, and hosting shows on BBC Three.
