Internet reacts as Yung Filly faces multiple sexual assault charges: 'This is actually insane'

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, has been extradited from Queensland to Perth to face serious sexual assault charges. 

The 29-year-old is accused of assaulting a woman in her 20s in a hotel room following his performance at Bar1 Nightclub in Hillarys, Perth, on September 28. 

WA Police have charged Barrientos with four counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault occasioning bodily harm, and one count of impeding a person’s breathing by applying pressure to the neck. 

Yung Filly, a prominent figure in the online world known for his collaborations with YouTubers like Chunkz and Beta Squad, was arrested in Brisbane and transported to Perth. 

He is set to appear in Perth Magistrates Court, with the allegations yet to be proven. Despite these charges, Yung Filly, who has hosted BBC's "Hot Property" and collaborated with brands like ASOS and McDonald’s, remains a widely recognized entertainer with millions of followers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. 

The internet reacted strongly to the allegations, with users expressing their shock and disbelief. One user wrote, "I always knew there was something about this dutty likkle bludclart," while another added, "This is actually insane. 

Guilty or innocent, hopefully justice prevails." Some were caught off guard by the news, with comments like, "What the hell who is this?" and "I didn’t even know this dude, I literally saw him on Kai Cenat live hitting a freestyle." 

Others reflected on the broader issue, with one remarking, "I'm male. And I'll say there's a certain group of egocentric men out there that think they're gods gift and if someone shows the slightest interest, they think it means there's no boundaries. What environment do these people grow up in to think this is okay behavior?"