K'naan Denies Assault: High-Profile Trial Unfolds

0:00On March 14th, Kanayan has denied sexually assaulting a woman back in July 2010 during his trial in Quebec City. The 48-year-old rapper took the stand last week and said the alleged hotel rumours and it simply did not occur. He faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on the charge. The case stems from an encounter after his performance at the festival Dadek Quebec. Both sides agree they met that evening, spent time together backstage, fell asleep, and had a consensual sex the next morning. But the woman claims he assaulted her in the middle of the night without consent, which he strongly disputes. She first reported the alleged assault to police in May 2022 over a decade later. The two had kept in contact through emails and texts in the years since, adding layers to their conflicting accounts. Testimony wrapped up this week, with closing arguments set for April 1st. The judge now has to weigh the evidence and decide the outcome. His high profile case puts a spotlight on the rapper, known for his socially conscious

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