The social media personality who goes by the name Yung Filly faced a Perth court on Thursday, accused of raping and choking a woman in a Perth hotel room.
Why was Yung Filly in Australia?
It is understood he performed in Perth on 28 September, before doing shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Gold Coast.
What is Yung Filly known for?
Barrientos started doing comedy skits on YouTube in 2013 and over the years has teamed up with a number of well-known creators on different projects.
Yung Filly may have grown up “poor,” but he admits his popularity on YouTube has given him a very different life as an adult. Source: Getty / Mark Thompson
The 29-year-old now has more than 3 million followers on Instagram and almost 2 million on YouTube.
Barrientos has also appeared on numerous television shows, including BBC’s Hot Property, and has worked with some major brands, including McDonald’s.
What are the charges?
He is also accused of impeding the woman’s breathing or circulation by applying pressure to her neck.
UK YouTuber cannot leave Australia
He was also banned from commenting online about the charges or his accuser or from coming within 500 metres of two people identified by their initials in the court.
After finding success on YouTube, Yung Filly launched a music career. Source: Getty / Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage
Barrientos is not allowed to post about the charges online, and his X account appears to have been removed from the platform, with old mentions linking to a post with a notice that says: “In some instances, this is because the behavior violates the X Rules. Other times, it may be in response to a valid and properly scoped request from an authorized entity in a given country.”