UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show



Yung Filly at a concert
The 30‑year‑old is known for his work with the YouTube collective Beta Squad.


UK rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was found not guilty by a jury of three counts of rape after an alleged assault in a Perth hotel room following a nightclub performance.


He was also acquitted of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation, but the jury could not reach a verdict on three other rape charges.


The 30‑year‑old social media star will remain on bail until 21 August, when the court will set a sentencing date.


Prosecutors will decide whether to press on the hung cases. Yung Filly has previously appeared on the celebrity version of Bake Off and presented shows on BBC Three.


By Katy Watson – Australia correspondent | 31 July 2026, 05:26 BST | Updated 6 minutes ago