BRIT rapper Slowthai has arrived at court accused of rape.
The musician, real name Tyron Frampton, 28, is charged alongside Alex Walker, 25.
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The pair are accused of raping a woman in Oxford on September 8, 2021.
Frampton, from Northampton, and Walker, from London, arrived at Oxford Crown Court just before 11am on Thursday.
Slowthai said he “categorically denied” the charges after his appearance at magistrates’ court last month.
The Grammy-nominated star added on Instagram: “Regarding the allegations being reported about me.
“I categorically deny the charges. I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared.
“I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared.
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“Until then, I will apply my energy to ensure this is concluded swiftly and justly.
“I ask that my supporters don’t comment on this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time.”
Following his court appearance, Slowthai was scrubbed from the Reading and Leeds Festival lineup.
He was due to appear on Stage West at Reading on August 26 before performing in Leeds the following day.
Frampton was also quietly removed from Glastonbury posters ahead of the event at Worthy Farm in Somerset between June 21 and 25.
Organisers for both festivals have not officially commented on the line-up change.
The rapper 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.
Frampton was nominated for best dance recording at 2021’s Grammy Awards.
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