Posted by UK hip-hop legend Rodney P has been accused of domestic abuse.
The allegations were made by former partner Myvanwy Evans in a lengthy statement, shared on social media a few hours ago.
The statement describes the rapper’s alleged behaviour during their relationship, which took place a decade ago.
She writes: “On many occasions I was grabbed by the arms, neck, face, legs. Tossed into walls, sideboards, furniture, up and down stairs. Rodney threatened me with an empty wine bottle to my face, shouting you fucking bitch I’ll kill you – I thought I was going to die. He would drag and shake me and hold me down, bruising my arms, legs and upper torso black and blue.”
Myvanwy explains that it took her a long time to process what she went through, and initially went public this summer.
She writes: “For 13 years I have waited for this man to be a better man. I congratulated him when he got married a few years ago and told him I was proud of him, that he was doing good. Since then I have heard that he is still abusive and I know firsthand that he is in denial and refusing to admit or take responsibility for his horrific acts.”
“I am ashamed of this man. All I ever wanted was for him to do better. Instead here I am publicly sharing the devastating things he put me through.”
The full statement can be found HERE.
Rodney P recently released material on Tru Thoughts, who Clash reached out to earlier today. He hosted three documentaries on BBC Four this summer: Rodney P’s Jazz Funk, The Last Pirates: Britain’s Rebel DJs, and Beats, Bass & Bars – The Story of Grime.
Rodney P has not officially commented on the allegations.
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