**British Rapper Yung Filly Faces Further Sexual Assault Charges in Australia**
British rapper and internet celebrity Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing mounting legal troubles after two additional charges of sexual assault were brought against him in Australia. Barrientos appeared at the Perth District Court on Friday, where court documents confirmed the latest accusations: two fresh counts of sexual penetration without consent.
These new allegations come as Barrientos was already awaiting trial for an earlier set of charges. In March, he pleaded not guilty to a string of offences, including three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, a count of strangulation, and four counts of sexual penetration without consent. These original allegations stem from an incident which allegedly took place during his tour in Perth in late September 2024.
Barrientos, a prominent figure in the UK’s digital entertainment landscape, has not yet entered a plea for the newest charges. His legal team and the prosecution are now preparing for what is expected to be a high-profile ten-day trial, scheduled to commence on 20 July 2026 in the Western Australian court system.
The accusations against Barrientos arose while he was on a touring schedule in Australia, following a performance at a venue in the coastal suburb of Hillarys, north of Perth. According to claims presented to the court, the events in question took place in a hotel room and involved a woman in her 20s. After these allegations surfaced, Barrientos was arrested in October 2024 and subsequently released on bail, subject to stringent conditions including a personal undertaking of 100,000 Australian dollars (about £52,000) as well as a matching surety.
While the focus has predominantly been on the serious criminal allegations, additional court records revealed that Barrientos also admitted guilt to a separate reckless driving offence. On 5 December, he was convicted after being caught driving at speeds exceeding 96mph along Roe Highway, near the Perth suburb of High Wycombe just weeks after the alleged incident.
Yung Filly, who has amassed a substantial online following through his appearances with the YouTube collective Beta Squad, has previously found mainstream fame in the UK’s entertainment scene. He’s featured on a host of television programmes including BBC’s ‘Hot Property’ and Channel 4’s ‘The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer’, not to mention his collaborations with comedian Munya Chawawa in ‘Munya And Filly Get Chilly’, a companion series to ‘Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof’.
The British rapper’s reputation has been reinforced by accolades such as the 2021 MOBO Award for Best Media Personality, which he shared with fellow YouTuber Chunkz (Amin Mohamed). His popularity has extended beyond music and comedy, involving participation in charitable events like Soccer Aid and a strong social media presence.
Despite his high profile, expectations are that the ongoing legal proceedings will cast a shadow over his career activities for the foreseeable future. As the case develops, it is anticipated that both supporters and detractors will closely watch how the Australian courts respond to the complexities involved in prosecuting an international celebrity.
Legal experts often note that high-profile cases such as this bring additional scrutiny not only on the accused, but also on the handling of sexual assault allegations in the entertainment industry more broadly. The case is likely to spark renewed discussions about the responsibility of public figures and the support structures in place for alleged victims.
For the time being, Barrientos remains on bail while preparations for the July 2026 trial continue. The proceedings promise to attract considerable media attention both in Australia and the UK, with implications that could extend far beyond the court’s verdict.