Rex Orange County.Photo: JC Olivera/Getty
British singer-songwriterRex Orange Countypleaded not guilty to six counts of sexual assault in his home country after being charged on Monday,The SunandBillboardreported.
Known for his high-charting albumsPonyandWho Cares?as well as his work on Tyler, the Creator’sFlower Boy, the musician (whose real name is Alexander O’Connor) is scheduled for a trial on Jan. 3, 2023 regarding the sexual assault allegations, per the outlets.
On Monday, O’Connor appeared at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he denied all counts, per the outlets. Ahead of his trial, he’s been reportedly set free on unconditional bail.
Rex Orange County.Burak Cingi/Redferns
The same year, he notched three platinum-certified singles in the US that don’t appear on his albums: 2017’s “Best Friend,” “Sunflower” and “Loving Is Easy” featuring Benny Sings. Additionally, O’Connor appeared alongside Anna of the North on Tyler, the Creator’sFlower Boytrack “Boredom.”
He made his major label debut with 2019’sPonyvia RCA Records. The album reached the top 5 in both the US and UK, spawning the platinum-certified single, “Pluto Projector.” Earlier this year, he released a fourth album titledWho Cares?, which hit No. 1 in the UK, Scotland and New Zealand.
Earlier this year, the musician canceled his European, Australian and New Zealand tour dates and told fans viaInstagram, “It is with a great deal of sadness to announce that due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I am having to spend some time at home this year. and I will not be able to continue with touring as planned.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
