Slowthai Quietly Drops Off From Glastonbury and Reading & Leeds Line-Ups

Grammy-nominated rapper dropped after rape charges

By Neil Greenway | Published: Wed 17th May 2023

Glastonbury Festival 2023

Wednesday 21st to Sunday 25th June 2023
Worthy Farm, Pilton, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4AZ, England MAP
£335 + £5 booking fee - SOLD OUT

Daily capacity: 210,000

Slowthai was removed from the Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and Manchester's Parklife festival line-ups without much fanfare but that didn't stop anyone that's paying attention to take notice. The 28-year-old Grammy-nominated rapper has been charged with rape for an incident occurring in 2021. He has been released on bail pending a Crown Court appearance in June.

The artist's UK & EU 'Ugly' tour dates have not been affected yet and are to go ahead as scheduled.

The replacement for Slowthai's slot has yet to be announced but we'll keep our ear to the ground.

He shared the following in an Instagram post shortly after the news became public: "Regarding the allegations being reported about me. I categorically deny the charges. I am innocent and I am confident my name will be cleared. Until then I will apply my energy to ensure this is concluded swiftly and justly. I ask that my supporters don't comment about this situation and respect the process and privacy of my family during this time."

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