UK rapper Slowthai charged with two counts of raping woman in Oxford
BRITISH rapper Slowthai has today appeared in court charged with raping a woman.
The Grammy-nominated star, 28, is accused of attacking the woman twice in Oxford in September 2021.
Slowthai – real name Tyron Frampton – appeared at Oxford Magistrates’ Court today via video-link.
The musician spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.
Both counts relate to the same alleged victim, JPs were told.
Frampton was bailed to next appear at Oxford Crown Court on June 15.
The rapper, who hails from Northampton, burst onto the music scene in 2019 with album Nothing Great About Britain.
He gained a loyal following thanks to his lyrics about Brexit and 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 he hurled a champagne glass into the crowd.
He also apologised to comic Katherine Ryan after he was accused of making lewd comments towards her.
Slowthai was nominated for best dance recording at 2021’s Grammy Awards.