Slimane: “He has a particular taste that one…” accused of sexual harassment, the artist in tears rewarded at the NRJ Music Awards

Slimane's tears. The popular singer has been in turmoil since the revelation this week of a complaint from a former tour technician who accused the singer of sexual harassment. Slimane, who did not react officially, made his first public appearance at the NRJ Music Awards, broadcast live from Cannes on TF1 on Friday evening.

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Slimane first performed “Mon amour”, the song which allowed him to finish in 4th place in Eurovision, last May. Surrounded by dancers, he delivered an identical performance, singing a short extract of the title a cappella. At the end of his performance, Slimane's eyes were red with tears. He kissed the audience then quickly left the stage without being questioned by host Nikos Aliagas.

Slimane then returned to the stage a little later to receive the trophy for French-speaking male artist of the year. In tears, he struggled to find his words. “I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart,” he declared, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. Before continuing: “That one has a particular taste…” The artist is rewarded for the second year in a row.

Slimane then chose to address his daughter. “My daughter, when you grow up, I really hope that you will be proud of your dad. I love you,” he declared, breaking down with emotion. “And mom and dad, I love you very, very much,” he continued before addressing a word to the public: “From one human to another human being, thank you from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much” .

| Wow! We did it, he did it. Slimane wins the “French-speaking male artist of the year” category for the second year in a row. A well-deserved victory, which warms our hearts. We are here, and we will always be here.?#NRJMusicAward pic.twitter.com/aUTGSThKhK

— Slimane Actualités (@slimaneactus)

“Bravo Slimane”, reacted Nikos Aliagas, without further questioning the singer who left the stage with his trophy in his hand.

The complete list of winners of the NRJ Music Awards 2024

• DJ of the year: David Guetta
• Hit international : Benson Boone, “Beautiful Things”
• French-speaking group: Indochina
• Social hits: Jungeli, Imen ES, Alonzo, Abou Debeing & Lossa, “Petit Génie”
• International female artist: Taylor Swift
• French-speaking female artist: Vitaa
• Honorary Awards: Justice and Teddy Swims
• International revelation: Benson Boone
• International male artist: The Weeknd
• French-speaking male artist: Slimane
• French-speaking revelation: Pierre Garnier
• French song: Pierre Garnier, “Those we were”
• Groupe international : Coldplay
• Duo international : Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, “Die With a Smile”
• Two francophones: Dadju & Tayc, “I Love You”
• Concert : Bigflo & Oli
• Most broadcast hit on radio in France: Teddy Swims for “Lose control”