Slimane has been at the center of attention for several days.
The Parisian explained that a former technician from the singer's tour had filed a complaint against him for alleged acts of sexual harassment. According to his testimony, this would have taken place on the night of December 17 to 18, 2023, at the Zénith in Saint-Etienne. A few days after the public announcement of this complaint, Slimane was present at the NRJ Music Awards. Rewarded, he gave a speech which was noticed and to which Cyril Hanouna returned. In the show Don't touch my post Gilles Verdez provided details.
Gilles Verdez first qualifies Slimane's speech by saying that it is a “huge emotion”. The columnist then recalls that the singer did not come alone.
“He arrives on the red carpet with Vitaa, his friend. It also testifies to this desire to protect him,” he continues. During his speech, Slimane thanked his audience but not only that. “When he speaks afterwards, it’s a speech that has been extremely thoughtful: it’s his family, his daughter, his parents,” confides Gilles Verdez who adds: “It was very difficult for his parents, especially his father.” Accusations that impacted Slimane and those close to him.
Slimane: a very notable speech
Gilles Verdez affirms it: the singer wanted to convey important messages with this speech.
“And then, he also addresses his audience. Let's remember, when he was in difficulty, it was a way of getting closer to the public. he explained, making a comparison with Kendji Girac. The singer wrote a special song to thank his fans for their loyalty. On the NMA stage, Slimane confided that he didn't think he would win this prize and he couldn't believe it. “This award for him is extraordinary. He wasn't sure he would be elected. Until the last minute, he didn't know it,” says Gilles Verdez.
It was with tears in his eyes that Slimane took the stage after being rewarded. The singer knew that this speech would be very important and he first said: “ I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, this one has a special taste.” Slimane then addressed his loved ones: “My daughter, when you grow up, I really hope you will be proud of your dad, I love you” before thanking his audience : “Sincerely, my audience, thank you from the bottom of my heart… Thank you very much “, he concluded.
The next day, it was on his social networks that he again wanted to speak. “Words are not enough… Thank you for everything”, he simply wrote, alongside three portraits of him taken during the evening.
Slimane: the content of the complaint revealed
It is a former technician who accuses Slimane of sexual assault. The content of the complaint was revealed by The Parisian et it is notably specified that he was “blocked against a wall by Slimane” who then “imposed a hug” on him.
Still according to his testimony, the singer mentioned his desire to have a sexual relationship with him. “His interlocutor replies that he is not interested, that he is heterosexual and married, but the singer insists and takes him to his dressing room.indicated The Parisian. Slimane remains presumed innocent of the charges against him.
