Few British YouTubers have climbed as fast as Yung Filly – and few have seen their career hit such a sudden, serious crossroads. From viral music videos and a spot in the popular Beta Squad to facing rape and assault charges in Australia, his story is one of rapid rise and heavy fall.
Full name: Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos ·
Date of birth: 6 August 1995 ·
Nationality: British (born in Colombia) ·
Profession: YouTuber and rapper ·
Legal status: Charged with rape and assault in Australia, awaiting trial
Quick snapshot
- Real name, date of birth, nationality, profession confirmed by Wikipedia (user-edited encyclopedia).
- Charges filed in Australia and bail amendment reported by ABC News (Australian public broadcaster).
- Yung Filly’s YouTube channel and Instagram accounts are public. (Wikipedia (user-edited encyclopedia))
- Presence with Chunkz at a gym captured in a Reddit photo (unverified community post).
- Exact nature of friendship with Chunkz after charges.
- Future of Yung Filly’s YouTube career.
- Outcome of trial.
- Net worth and exact relationship status.
- 11 September 2025: Bail conditions amended, allowed to travel to UK (ABC News).
- June 2025: Two new sexual assault charges filed in Perth (BBC News (UK public broadcaster)).
- On bail since October 2024 (Sky News (UK news organisation)).
- Trial date not yet publicly confirmed.
- Yung Filly may return to the UK while awaiting trial.
- Public statements from Beta Squad or Chunkz are still pending.
Six facts, one pattern: the public record is solid on biography and legal events, but nearly everything about his personal relationships and career future remains speculative.
This article tracks the verified facts of his legal case, his relationships with fellow creators, and what the future might hold for his channel.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Colombia |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | YouTuber and rapper |
| Legal status | Charged with rape and assault in Australia; trial pending |
Is Filly still friends with Chunkz?
How did Filly and Chunkz meet?
- Chunkz (real name unknown) and Yung Filly both emerged in the British YouTube scene around the late 2010s, collaborating on comedy skits and music parodies. They became close friends and co-founders of the Beta Squad collective.
Recent sightings together (gym, 2025)
A photo posted on Reddit in 2025 showed the pair together at a gym, suggesting they were still in contact. The post, from the subreddit r/Fauxmoi, was an unverified community report and carries no official confirmation (Reddit (user-generated forum)).
Chunkz’s marriage and its impact on their friendship
Chunkz married his partner in 2024. While marriage often changes friendship dynamics, there is no public evidence that it has caused distance between the two creators. The bigger unknown is how Chunkz views Filly’s legal situation.
Legal charges and friendship strain
Filly faces multiple sexual assault charges in Australia (BBC News). Public figures in similar situations often see friendships strained or ended. Neither Chunkz nor Beta Squad has made a public statement about Filly’s case as of September 2025.
Is Filly back in Beta Squad?
What is Beta Squad?
Beta Squad is a British YouTube collective formed in 2019 that includes Chunkz, Yung Filly, Niko, Aj, King Kenny, and others. The group produces challenges, vlogs, and music collaborations.
Filly’s original membership and role
Yung Filly was a core member, known for his energetic presence and musical talent. He co-created several viral videos with Chunkz that pulled in millions of views.
Current status: Is he still considered a member?
As of September 2025, no official statement has removed Filly from Beta Squad. However, his YouTube channel has been inactive, and group videos have not featured him since the charges were publicised. The absence suggests a de facto pause rather than an explicit expulsion.
Other Beta Squad members (Chunkz, etc.)
Other members like Niko and Aj continue to post regularly. Chunkz, who also got married recently, has not publicly addressed Filly’s case, leaving fans to speculate.
Beta Squad’s silence is telling. For the collective, keeping a member facing serious criminal allegations in active content would risk brand damage. The smart bet is that Filly is effectively on leave, with no return date in sight.
Is Filly still doing YouTube?
Frequency of uploads before and after charges
Before 2024, Filly posted music videos and vlogs regularly – his channel featured tracks like “Grey” and “Tempted” that accumulated over 8 million views each. After charges were filed in Australia, uploads stopped almost completely.
Most recent videos and views
His last upload appears to be a music video from early 2024, according to his channel page. As of September 2025, no new content has been published.
Subscriber count (estimate)
Yung Filly’s YouTube channel has over 1 million subscribers (YouTube does not display exact public counts for all channels).
Impact of legal case on channel activity
With bail conditions that kept him in Australia until September 2025, and the gravity of the charges, creating content became impractical. The bail amendment on 11 September 2025 allowed him to return to the UK (ABC News), but whether he will resume uploading is unknown.
For Yung Filly, returning to YouTube while facing trial is a double-edged sword: visibility keeps his fanbase alive, but every video becomes a magnet for renewed media scrutiny and public debate about the charges.
What happened to Yung Filly in Australia?
Overview of the charges: rape and assault
Yung Filly faces multiple charges in Perth, Western Australia, including four counts of sexual penetration without consent, three counts of assault, and one count of impeding a person’s breathing or blood circulation (Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia (Australian legal firm)). The allegations relate to incidents after a performance tour.
Arrest and bail history
He was arrested and granted bail in October 2024 (Sky News). In June 2025, additional charges were filed (BBC News).
Amendment of bail conditions (September 2025)
On 11 September 2025, ABC News reported that a Perth court amended his bail to allow him to travel to the UK while awaiting trial (ABC News). The conditions require him to return for court dates.
Upcoming trial and potential outcomes
The trial date has not been publicly set. If convicted, he faces significant prison time. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The bail amendment signals that the Australian court does not consider Filly a flight risk, but it does not reflect on the strength of the case. For his followers, the key date remains the trial – not the travel decision.
What is Yung Filly’s background and net worth?
Real name, age, and birthplace
Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos was born on 6 August 1995 in Colombia (Wikipedia). He moved to the UK as a child.
Nationality and ethnicity
He holds British nationality. His ethnicity is Colombian and Afro-Colombian, though specific heritage is not widely documented.
Career as a YouTuber and rapper
He launched his YouTube channel under the name Yung Filly, quickly building a following with comedy skits and music. His songs blended grime, Afrobeats, and pop, earning him placements on streaming playlists.
Net worth: unconfirmed estimates
No verified net worth figure exists. Informal sources suggest between $500,000 and $2 million, but these are not backed by financial disclosures.
Timeline
The sequence of key events in Yung Filly’s public and legal life shows a clear pattern: rapid career ascent followed by a complete halt triggered by serious criminal allegations.
| Date / period | Event |
|---|---|
| Born as Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos in Colombia (Wikipedia) | |
| 2010s (approx.) | Moved to UK, started YouTube channel as Yung Filly |
| 2019–2024 | Gained popularity as member of Beta Squad, posted music videos (Economic Times (Indian business newspaper)) |
| 2024 (approx.) | Charged with rape and assault in Australia (Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia) |
| 2025 (before September) | Spotted with Chunkz at a gym (Reddit (unverified community post)) |
| Bail conditions amended, allowed to travel to UK (ABC News) |
The pattern: a fast-rising YouTube career was interrupted by legal events that now define his public trajectory more than any content release.
What’s confirmed vs. what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Real name, date of birth, nationality, profession (Wikipedia).
- Charges filed in Australia and bail amendment (ABC News).
- Yung Filly’s YouTube channel and Instagram accounts are public.
- Presence with Chunkz at gym (Reddit).
What’s unclear
- Exact nature of friendship with Chunkz after charges.
- Future of Yung Filly’s YouTube career.
- Outcome of trial.
- Net worth and exact relationship status.
Key quotes from reporting
“British YouTube creator Yung Filly has had his bail conditions amended and will be allowed to fly home to the UK before facing a trial on sexual assault charges.”
— ABC News (Australian public broadcaster), 12 September 2025
“Filly, a British rapper and YouTube star, was charged with further sexual assault offences in Australia.”
— BBC News (UK public broadcaster), 13 June 2025
“British YouTubers Chunkz & Yung Filly were spotted at the gym together.”
— Reddit (user-generated forum), 2025 (unverified community post)
Yung Filly’s story pulls in two directions: the public biography of a rising entertainer, and the private reality of a criminal defence. For his fans, the coming months will determine whether his YouTube career can survive the legal fallout – or whether Beta Squad’s silence becomes permanent.
For British viewers who followed his rise from Colombia to UK stardom, the choice is uncomfortable but clear: wait for the court to deliver its judgment, or walk away now. The legal process, not the algorithm, will decide his next chapter.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Yung Filly’s real name?
Andrés Felipe Valencia Barrientos (Wikipedia).
How old is Yung Filly?
He was born on 6 August 1995, making him 30 years old as of 2025.
What is Yung Filly’s ethnicity?
He is of Colombian descent. Specific ethnic background is not publicly detailed.
How tall is Yung Filly?
His height is not publicly confirmed. Online estimates vary and are not sourced.
What is Yung Filly’s net worth?
No verified figure exists. Informal estimates range from $500,000 to $2 million, but none are backed by reliable financial data.
What are Yung Filly’s most popular songs?
His tracks include “Grey” and “Tempted,” both of which gained millions of YouTube views before his channel became inactive.
Is Yung Filly in the Sidemen?
No. He is a member of Beta Squad, not the Sidemen. The two groups are separate British YouTube collectives.
Does Yung Filly have a girlfriend?
His relationship status is not publicly confirmed. No reliable reports identify a current partner.
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Edward Davies Bennett is Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher at Insight Britain, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and the corrections process.