Slowthai’s name pulled from Reading & Leeds line-up as he’s removed from Glastonbury posters after rape charge
RAPPER Slowthai has been pulled from the Reading, Leeds and Glastonbury line-ups after being accused of waterfowl.
The Grammy-nominated star (28) allegedly attacked a woman twice in September 2021 in Oxford.
slowthai, real name Tyrone Kaymone Frampton, was set to appear at a slew of music festivals this year summer.
But his name is now out of the lineup at Reading & leeds Festivals.
Frampton was due to appear on the Main Stage West at Reading on August 26 before performing in Leeds the following day.
He was also quietly removed from Glastonbury posters ahead of the event at Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 21 and 25.
Organizers for both festivals have not officially commented on the lineup change.
It is not clear if Frampton will still be supporting Blur at their upcoming Wembley Stadium show in July.
The rapper released a statement on Instagram after appearing in court yesterday.
He said: “Regarding the allegations reported about me. I categorically deny the charges. I am innocent and I am confident that my name will be cleared.”
“Until then, I will use my energies to ensure that this is completed quickly and fairly.
“I ask that my supporters do not comment on this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time.”
Frampton appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court via video link yesterday.
The musician spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
Both charges relate to the same alleged victim, JPs were told.
Frampton was sponsored following will appear at Oxford Crown Court on June 15.
The rapper, who hails from Northampton, burst onto the music scene in 2019 with the album Nothing Great About Britain.
He gained a loyal following thanks to his lyrics about Brexit and the then Prime Minister Theresa May.
During his 2019 Mercury Prize ceremony performance, he held a fake severed head of Boris Johnson on stage.
The controversial rapper also made headlines at the 2020 NME Awards after hurling a champagne glass into the crowd.
He also apologized to comedian Katherine Ryan after he was accused of making lewd comments towards her.
Frampton is nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 2021 Grammy Awards.
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Slowthai’s name pulled from Reading & Leeds line-up as he’s removed from Glastonbury posters after rape charge
