BBC News reports today that Boy Better Know member Solo 45 has been formally charged on 29 counts of rape.

The grime MC, whose real name is Andy Anokye, had previously been charged with 2 counts of rape, along with one count of false imprisonment, and one of causing actual bodily harm. These charges all pertained to one victim,  but the rapper has now been charged with a further 27 counts of rape, after three more people came forward with further allegations.

In regards to these previous allegations, Anokye pleaded not guilty to all charged back in July, and was due to stand trial today, in Bristol Crown Court. naturally, Solo 45  has seen his day in court postponed, and he is now due to stand trial for these latest charges on April 16 2018.

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police reads: “Detectives are still keen to speak to anyone who may be able to offer information which may assist an on-going investigation concerning Mr. Anokye. Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Ryan Matthews in investigations on 101 quoting reference 5217082649.”

The news will shock fans of the wildly popular BBK collective, who have spearheaded the recent grim movement in UK music, represented by beloved members Skepta, JME, and Wiley, and even headlined The Other Stage at Glastonbury Festival over summer. NME have approached BBK’s management, but no statement has been made as of yet.