New Charges Bring More Turmoil for Yung Filly
The past year has been nothing short of chaotic for British rapper and YouTube personality Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos. He’s no stranger to the spotlight, but lately, he's been making headlines for all the wrong reasons in Australia. The 29-year-old now faces sexual assault allegations that keep piling up, most recently with two additional counts of sexual penetration without consent. These fresh charges were tacked on during his latest appearance at Perth District Court on June 13, 2025.
This court session marked a pivotal turn—his proceedings were moved up from Magistrates’ Court, reflecting the growing seriousness of the case. All the accusations go back to the same incident in Hillarys, a neighborhood of Perth, on September 28, 2024. Prosecutors allege that the events unfolded in a hotel room, setting the stage for a staggering total: eight criminal counts against the UK star. The stack of charges includes four counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault causing bodily harm, one accusation of strangulation, and two charges officially classified as rape under Australian law.
Strict Bail, Media Attention, and a Lengthy Wait
Back in March 2025, Yung Filly pleaded not guilty to the original set of charges. He was granted bail, but it wasn't the kind of release that comes easy. He’s had to cough up a personal commitment of $100,000 Australian dollars, can’t set foot outside Western Australia, and is required to check in regularly with Perth police. Even the lure of overseas gigs won’t get him an exception.
Everyone’s watching what happens next, partly because Yung Filly has racked up a following both online and on mainstream outlets—think about his work with Beta Squad or appearances on BBC Three. All eyes are on Perth, where the court has slotted a painstakingly long 10-day trial for July 20, 2026. With more than a year to wait, the case is building into one of Australia’s highest-profile celebrity legal battles in recent memory.
If that’s not enough trouble, there’s a further twist: a separate sexual assault investigation trailing him from Magaluf, Spain. While details on that front are still emerging, its existence adds even more weight to the accusations already in motion.
Legal issues haven’t stopped at alleged sexual misconduct. At the end of 2024, Yung Filly was found guilty of reckless driving after police caught him at 96 mph near Perth—well above the limit. That conviction, though unrelated to the current charges, brushed up his public image just as these court proceedings began picking up speed.
The stakes are undeniably high for Yung Filly. The next year looks tense as he faces a string of criminal cases—each one threatening not just his freedom, but the future of his career in the UK and abroad. For now, he remains under close watch, banned from leaving Western Australia, and with plenty of legal hurdles still ahead.
