This was Slimane’s first public appearance since The Parisian revealed the existence of a sexual harassment complaint against the singer.Image: TF1
The singer targeted by a complaint for sexual harassment was awarded the prize for French-speaking artist of the year at the NRJ Music Awards, broadcast on Friday.
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This was the first public appearance of singer Slimane since the newspaper The Parisian revealed the existence of a complaint from a technician who claims to have been the victim of sexual harassment in December 2023.
Despite these background controversies, the singer won Friday 1is November le trophy of the French-speaking male artist at the NRJ Music Awards.
When receiving the prize at the NRJ Music Awards, Slimane recognized that the award “had a special taste”. Indeed, according to the comments relayed by Liberationthe organizers had “considered canceling the appearance of the 35-year-old singer, or even withdrawing his nominations after the announcement” of the complaint.
However, someone close to the singer reacted:
“He remains presumed innocent, so we do not have to judge him. Now, if he decides not to come for one reason or another, it’s his choice and we will respect it.”
Comments relayed by Liberation.
Slimane had indicated, on Tuesday, to Agence France Presse, that he was “waiting for evidence, in the form of various recordings, which this lawyer announced that she had and must send (to him)”, to decide on the possible opening of a preliminary investigation.
“Proud of your dad”
When receiving his prize, Slimane did not hide his emotion on the stage of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
“I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for being there in the street, thank you for being there in the concerts. My daughter, when you grow up, I really hope that you will be proud of your daddy.”
Slimane
Slimane’s performance at the NRJ.
Slimane, 35, was revealed on the show The Voice on TF1, which he won in 2016. He is today on tour for his Cupidon tour. Last July, he sang at the Paris Olympic Games. In May, he took fourth place in Eurovision with his song My love.
The (non-complete) list of winners of the NRJ Music Awards 2024
The French-speaking female artist prize went to Vitaathat of the best group to Indochina. Pierre Garnier, revealed in the Star Academywon two prizes, that of French-speaking revelation and best song at the end of this ceremony in Cannes, broadcast on TF1.
- DJ of the Year: David Guetta
- International hit of the year: Benson Boone
- French-speaking group: Indochina
- Social hit of the year: Petit Génie – Jungeli ft. Imen Es, Alonzo, Abou Debeing & Lossa
- International female artist: Taylor Swift
- International revelation: Benson Boone
- French-speaking Female Artist: Vitaa
- International Male Artist: The Weeknd
- French-speaking male artist: Slimane
- French-speaking revelation of the year: Pierre Garnier
- Song of the year: Those we were by Pierre Garnier
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