Rapper K'naan Charged with 2010 Sexual Assault in Quebec City
The charge follows an incident alleged to have occurred during the Festival d'été de Québec.
- K'naan, known for his 2009 hit 'Wavin' Flag,' has been charged with one count of sexual assault.
- The alleged assault took place between July 16 and July 17, 2010, in a Quebec City hotel room.
- The victim, whose identity is protected, was in her 20s at the time of the alleged incident.
- The preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 2025, and K'naan has requested an English trial by jury.
- K'naan recently received the SOCAN Cultural Impact Award for the global influence of 'Wavin' Flag.'
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