Rapper Naps, accused of rape and sexual assault, reacted in a press release on Instagram by affirming his serenity, while recalling that he remains “presumed innocent”.
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Marseille rapper Naps, recently in the spotlight following accusations of rape by a young woman in November 2021. She had accused him of having abused her during her sleep.
The rapper, known for his hit single “La Kiffance” will be tried before the Paris Criminal Court for rape. he reacted these days to the current affair by publishing a press release on his Instagram account.
In his Instagram post, Naps begins by reminding that “obviously, I remain presumed innocent”. He specifies that “no decision to convict has been made so far“, thus emphasizing that he is still awaiting a judgment.
The rapper adds: “Determined to demonstrate my innocence, I will continue to remain at the entire disposal of the judicial authority“However, to the surprise of some Internet users, he concludes his message on a personal note, talking about his work on his new album, which he describes as being a project he is working on.focused for a month“and who”records loudly“. Signed Nabil Boukhobza, alias Naps, this publication arouses various reactions and will fuel discussions for several days.
The rapper’s post generates more than 12,500 likes and more than 300 comments. Reactions are divided between those who support Naps and those who, on the contrary, express solidarity with the victims.
On one side, we can read: “Free Naps“, “Your whole community is with you, good luck“, or even “Team Naps“. On the other hand, more critical messages underline the seriousness of the accusations, with some accusing Naps of taking this situation lightly: “We believe the victims“, “The end of the letter is not necessary when dealing with such a complex subject“, or even “lhe violence against women should not be taken with such lightness and irony, it’s not funny. Absolute support for victims“.
This case concerning the artist is not isolated. He is also the subject of three other complaints for rape and sexual assault in Var, where he lives. For the moment, he remains under judicial supervision, awaiting his trial, the date of which has not yet been set.
In August 2024, he was indicted in a separate case in Var, where three other women accused him of rape and sexual assault. This new complaint comes when he was due to perform on stage in Fréjus, but it was not enough to slow down his career.
As for the 2021 accusations, Naps “disputes in full” et “with the greatest firmness“the facts with which he is accused. In his public statements, he describes them as “rumors“His lawyer, Nabil Boudi, told AFP that the rapper will appear at his trial.”in complete serenity, with the same state of mind that was his during the instruction“. The investigation is still ongoing, and the rapper’s legal future remains uncertain.
The Naps affair is part of a broader context of tensions around accusations of violence targeting French rap personalities. Recently, Nekfeu was also accused by his ex-wife of domestic violence, including “acts of psychological, sexual and physical violence“happened”during their four-year relationship“.
Nekfeu also reacted vigorously on his social networks, notably on X, describing his ex-wife’s accusations as “entirely misleading and defamatory“.
