Canadian rapper K’naan, recognized for his worldwide hit song “Wavin’ Flag,” is facing legal trouble after being charged with an alleged sexual assault that dates back over 14 years in Quebec City. The charge was officially filed at the courthouse in Quebec City, indicating that the rapper, also known as Keinan Abdi Warsame, is accused of one count of sexual assault from July 2010.
According to the arrest warrant, the assault is said to have occurred between July 16 and July 17, 2010, during the period when the musician was performing at Quebec City’s popular Festival d’été de Québec. Despite the case being brought before the court, K’naan was not present during the proceedings, and his legal representatives were not immediately accessible for any comments on the matter.
The victim’s identity is being safeguarded, and it was mentioned that the victim was 29 years old at the time of the alleged assault. K’naan, who was born in Somalia but raised in Toronto, is currently residing in Brooklyn, New York, as per the details provided in the charge sheet.
Recently, K’naan was honored with the cultural impact award at Canada’s SOCAN Awards for the significant global reach and influence of his 2009 hit single “Wavin’ Flag.” The development of this legal case has stirred attention within the music industry and among his fans globally.
