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British rapper Yung Filly will face a retrial on three rape charges in Australia, after a jury cleared him of several sexual assault offences but could not reach a decision on others. The YouTuber, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was charged with repeatedly raping and assaulting a fan after performing at a
For some artists, using AI during the creative process is like ripping the soul out of an intimate human experience. Tyga, however, doesn’t have those qualms. During an August interview with Vibe, the rapper revealed he relied on at least one AI music program while crafting his ninth studio album, “$tarface.” The 80s-inspired project, released
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British rapper Yung Filly told a court the “vibes were good” between him and a woman he is accused of raping after performing at a nightclub in Australia in 2024. The rapper, whose real name is Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos, took the witness stand in the Western Australian District Court. on Monday, a week after