Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Yung Filly Granted Bail: Can He Fly Home Amidst Rape Allegations?

SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS ROCK THE WORLD OF YUNG FILLY

The British rap scene has been left reeling after allegations of rape and assault were made against one of its most popular stars, Yung Filly (real name Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos). The 30-year-old YouTube sensation, known for his chart-topping hits and sold-out tours, has been granted bail to return home to the UK while he awaits trial in Western Australia.

According to sources close to the case, Barrientos was arrested last September after a woman accused him of raping her in a hotel room in Perth. The alleged victim claimed that she had met Barrientos at a nightclub and had agreed to go back to his hotel room with one of his friends. However, things took a dark turn when she woke up the next morning to find herself being raped by the 30-year-old rapper.

The 30-year-old (above) has been on bail in Perth, Western Australia, since October 2024 after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel while on tour there

But this is not the first time that Yung Filly has been accused of rape. Just last summer, he was accused of forcing himself on a tourist in a hotel room in Magaluf, Spain. The woman, who was just 20 years old at the time, claimed that she had met Barrientos at a beach club and had gone back to his hotel room with him and one of his friends. However, after they all went to bed, Barrientos allegedly raped her.

The allegations against Yung Filly have sent shockwaves through the music industry, with many fans and fellow artists speaking out in support of the alleged victims. "This is a classic case of privilege and entitlement," said one source close to the case. "Yung Filly thinks he's above the law because of his fame and wealth. But the truth is that he's just like any other man who commits these atrocities."

Despite the allegations against him, Yung Filly has maintained his innocence and has denied all charges. However, it seems that the court is not buying it. In a shocking turn of events, Judge Gary William Massey granted Barrientos bail to return home to the UK while he awaits trial in July.

Colombia-born Barrientos (above) has appeared on several BBC shows and scored for England during Soccer Aid in 2020

But what's even more interesting is that Yung Filly will be allowed to visit the UK for three whole months before he has to return to Australia and surrender his passport. This raises many questions about how the justice system works, particularly when it comes to celebrities.

It seems that Yung Filly is getting special treatment because of his fame and wealth. While the alleged victims are left to pick up the pieces and deal with the trauma of being raped by a famous musician, Barrientos gets to enjoy a holiday in the UK before facing trial. It's a classic case of "one law for them, another law for us."

But what about Yung Filly's fans? Will they continue to support him despite these allegations? Or will they turn on him like they did with other celebrities who have been accused of similar crimes?

It comes months after Barrientos (above) faced a fresh accusation of raping a separate tourist in a hotel in Magaluf after he performed at an event in the Spanish party town last summer

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the world of rap and music will never be seen in the same way again.

YUNG FILLY'S RISE TO FAME

Before all these allegations came to light, Yung Filly was on top of the world. He had it all: fame, fortune, and a devoted fan base. But how did he get there? And what made him so popular?

Born in Colombia, Barrientos moved to London with his mother and sister at just two years old. Growing up in the UK, he developed a passion for music and began making videos on YouTube from his bedroom in the southeast of the city.

It wasn't long before Yung Filly's talents were spotted by BBC producers, who invited him to appear on their show Hot Property. The rest, as they say, is history.

Over the years, Barrientos has built a massive following online, with over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube and 2.7 million followers on Instagram. He has appeared on numerous TV shows, including Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up to Cancer and Would I Lie to You?

But it's not just his music that's made him famous. Yung Filly is known for his outlandish antics and controversy- courting behavior. Just last month, he was at the centre of a social media storm when a female McDonald's employee in Western Australia stopped him in the drive-through to ask if she could take a selfie.

The image shows Barrientos smiling and laughing with the McDonald's employee, who is wearing her work uniform and a gold cross necklace. But what the picture doesn't show is the real Yung Filly - the one behind the scenes who allegedly rapes and assaults women.

THE ALLEGATIONS CONTINUE

While Yung Filly may have fans in his corner, there are many others who are calling for him to be held accountable for his actions. The alleged victims of rape and assault have spoken out against him, and their stories have sparked a wider conversation about consent and accountability in the music industry.

As the trial approaches, one thing is certain: nothing will ever be the same again. The world of rap and music has been forever changed by these allegations, and it's up to us to decide what kind of message we want to send to the fans and the stars who have committed these atrocities.

Source: TheScholarlyNote.com