ABC Australia reported that the rapper is being defended by Perth barrister Seamus Rafferty SC.
After applying for bail, the application was opposed by police prosecutor Julius Depetro, who told Rafferty: ‘This has already made headlines.’
‘Given the nature of social media, the nature of people jumping on bandwagons, given the nature of (the) power imbalance between the parties.’
Rafferty highlighted that if bail was not granted Barrientos could be facing two years in Perth’s Hakea prison.
The maximum security prison reportedly has frequent 23-hour rolling lockdowns and specialist ‘punishment units’ which have been described by the state regulator as ‘outdated and not fit for purpose’.
Rafferty highlighted that his client would be facing this along with ‘social isolation’ in Perth.
Photos were also provided to the magistrate of images of the woman’s injuries.
The prosecutor said of the images: ‘No ordinary person can consent in those circumstances’.
It was also added: ‘Across her body is a history of violent acts, … we say those photos and what is alleged is beyond the pale, beyond what could be considered to be a consensual act.’
Yung Filly has been in the public eye since his YouTube channel began in 2013. In 2017 he then embarked upon a music career.
He has since released a host of singles including Grey, which reached number 31 on the official UK charts, Day to Day and Take Time, while his latest track Tempted was released in August.
The YouTuber has had mainstream success and appeared on several TV shows including The Great Celebrity Bake Off for SU2C and BBC’s Would I Lie To You?
In 2020, he took part in Soccer Aid where he scored a goal, and hosted the Mobo Awards alongside Chunkz in 2022.
The artist’s tour in Australia began in Perth then headed to Melbourne, Sydney and the Gold Coast, where he played four shows.
Yung Filly is also best known for hosting his popular podcast with longtime collaborator Chunkz, where the duo share their unique perspectives on music, culture and life. He is also a regular fixture on Twitch, often streaming alongside popular creators such as Kai Cenat, Druski and IShowSpeed.
