Leave it to the modern influencer economy to bring terms like “vibes” straight into a high court witness stand. British rapper and internet personality Yung Filly recently took the stand at the District Court of Western Australia to defend himself against serious sexual assault allegations. Facing six counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault causing bodily harm, and one count of strangulation, the 30 year old YouTuber insisted to the jury that the atmosphere between him and his accuser was entirely fine.
The charges stem from an incident following a nightclub performance in Hillarys, near Perth, back in 2024. The court heard how the performer, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, met the then 20 year old woman while she stood at the VIP barrier. While the prosecution alleges a night of consensual activity turned into physical violence and non-consensual acts, Barrientos painted a vastly different picture for the court.
He admitted putting his hand on her waist at the gig, but flatly denied any inappropriate touching before they headed back to his hotel. Upon arrival, his security guard confiscated the woman’s mobile phone. Barrientos casually explained this move as standard practice to guard his privacy, a classic glimpse into the bizarre reality of high profile internet stardom.
According to reports gathered by QtrlyEdition, Barrientos maintained that positive feelings carried through to the hotel room, flatly rejecting the prosecution’s claims of violence or ignoring requests to stop. The jury now faces the task of weighing those claims against the severe physical charges on the table.
For context, the online creator built a massive following across social platforms, amassing millions of followers through comedy sketches, music, and appearances on hit television shows. He spent months on bail, even securing permission to fly back to the UK before returning to Australia to face this trial.
The courtroom proceedings continue in Western Australia, leaving fans and legal onlookers waiting to see how a jury interprets the conflicting stories.
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