French rapper Naps is set to face trial for rape after allegedly assaulting a woman in her sleep in 2021. An investigating magistrate ruled in favor of the trial, despite Naps contesting the charges “as firmly as possible,” according to his lawyer Nabil Boudi, who has appealed the decision.
Incident Details
The allegations stem from an October 2021 incident when a young woman filed a criminal complaint against the rapper. According to prosecutors, the woman and her friends had shared a table with Naps at a bar in Paris. The group later moved to a hotel room, where the singer’s friends gradually left. The woman claims she was woken up by a non-consensual sexual act.
Legal Proceedings
Naps was charged and placed under judicial observation later in October 2021. Prosecutors requested a trial in February of this year, and the order was filed on May 15. The trial will take place in Paris.
Background on Naps
Naps, from Marseille, gained fame with his 2021 hit “La kiffance,” which has garnered over 186 million views on YouTube. His debut album “Ma ville et ma vie” (“My city and my life”) was released in 2015, but his breakthrough came with “Les mains faites pour l’or” (“Hands made for gold”). He has also collaborated with prominent French artists, including Maitre Gims.
This case has drawn significant attention due to Naps’ prominence in the French music scene and the serious nature of the allegations. The trial’s outcome will likely have a substantial impact on his career and public image.
