This Friday, November 1 in Cannes, Slimane was crowned French-speaking male artist of the year at the NRJ Music Awards. While he is the subject of a complaint for sexual harassment, the singer has just spoken out on Instagram, after several days of silence.
The singer Slimane is the subject of a complaint for sexual harassment. Facts which would have occurred on December 17, 2023 at the end of his concert in Saint-Etienne, as part of his Cupidon tour. The complainant, a former technician, declared that the singer made advances towards him which he refused. Slimane then allegedly sent him several text messages of a sexual nature, as his lawyer said. A sordid affair for the singer, which broke out several months after his Eurovision performance.
Obviously, all eyes were on him this Friday, November 1, on the occasion of his coming to the NRJ Music Awards in Cannes. Nominated in the category of Male Artist of the Year and Song of the Year with its title My loveSlimane chose not to speak publicly on this matter. On the stage of the Palais des Festivals, he performed his famous song and then wanted to thank his audience. But his emotion was palpable when he received the male artist of the year award. After greeting his manager, he went on stage to receive his award.
Slimane's reaction the day after his victory in the NRJ Music Awards
With tears in his eyes, Slimane said a few words that said a lot about his state of mind. “I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart, This one has a particular taste. My daughter, when you grow up, I really hope you will be proud of your dadi love you. Sincerely, my audience, thank you from the bottom of my heart… Thank you very much“, he declared. Behind the scenes, the atmosphere was not really festive when Slimane received his prize. As revealed The Parisianthe singer, who was only entitled to a few discreet applause, returned directly to his dressing room, surrounded by his manager and his teams, without asking for his rest.
It was finally the day after the ceremony of NRJ Music Awardsthis Saturday, November 2, that Slimane decided to speak publicly. He did it on Instagram, through a short publication. “Words are not enough… Thank you for everything”, he simply wrote after several days of absence on social networks, alongside three portraits of him taken during the evening. However, it is impossible for his fans to react to his message, since comments have been disabled. A gesture that speaks volumes.
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