Slowthai: Rapper removed from Glastonbury line-up featuring his ‘heavy inspiration’ after rape charges

Slowthai appeared at Oxford Magistrates Court via video link on Tuesday (16 May), facing two charges of rape. The 28-year old rapper has since been removed from the Glastonbury line-up, meaning he won’t be able to perform alongside his “heavy inspiration”, Arctic Monkeys frontman, Alex Turner.

The rapper, who grew up in Northampton, produces grime music, a genre that originally emerged in London in the early 2000s. Speaking in front of the magistrates, Slowthai spoke only to confirm his birth name, Tyron Frampton, his address in Northampton, and date of birth.

He faces charges relating to an alleged incident in Oxford in September 2021. The musician is due to appear at a hearing at Oxford Crown Court on June 15.

His album, Tyron, previously reached number one on the UK album charts. He cited Arctic Monkeys lead singer Alex Turner as a ‘heavy inspiration’ for the album, as well as Brooklyn hip-hop artist Jay-Z, in an interview with NME.

As well as missing out on Glastonbury, the rapper has also been removed from the Reading and Leeds Festival line-ups.