Rapper Yung Filly testifies in Australian rape trial

A rapper appeared in a Sydney courtroom on Tuesday, taking the witness stand in a criminal trial that alleges he raped a fan in a hotel room during his Australian tour. Prosecutors say the alleged assault occurred in March at a downtown hotel, and the complainant has maintained that the encounter was non‑consensual. The defendant entered a formal denial of all charges, stating that the encounter was consensual and that he has never engaged in any form of sexual violence.

The case is being heard in the District Court of New South Wales, with a jury slated to deliberate later this month. Legal analysts note that the trial will consider forensic evidence, text messages, and testimony from both parties, while the defense has indicated it will call character witnesses to support the rapper’s claim of innocence. The proceedings are expected to conclude within the next six weeks, after which a verdict will be delivered.