Slimane, a prominent figure in the French music scene, faces serious allegations of sexual harassment from multiple individuals, including a technician from his tour. Reports detail incidents involving inappropriate behavior and unsolicited sexual messages dating back to 2019 and 2021. Witnesses claim that one incident was recorded but later erased at the request of The Voice Kids’ coach. Accusations highlight a troubling pattern of unwanted advances and explicit communications, raising concerns about the artist’s conduct.
Accusations Against Slimane: A Troubling Spotlight on His Behavior
In recent weeks, Slimane, a beloved figure in the French music industry, has found himself at the center of serious allegations that threaten to tarnish his reputation. Reports emerged on October 29, revealing that a technician from his tour has lodged a complaint citing sexual harassment. The incident reportedly occurred during the night of December 17 to 18, 2023, at the Zénith venue in Saint-Étienne, where the artist allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct toward the employee.
Shortly after these initial claims, another technician came forward with similar accusations, asserting that he too experienced unwelcome behavior on that same evening. This individual described a distressing encounter, stating that the 35-year-old singer allegedly placed ‘his erect penis between his buttocks,’ prompting the alleged victim to intervene and halt the situation. Witnesses have claimed that the incident was recorded, but it has been reported that the coach of The Voice Kids requested the deletion of all related footage. Furthermore, on November 22, new testimonies emerged, reinforcing these accusations, with individuals sharing that they had received unsolicited sexual images from the artist in 2019 and 2021.
An Evening Out That Went Awry
In June 2019, a night at the popular Parisian bar L’Orphée took a troubling turn for a man in his thirties, who claims to have received explicit messages from the former Eurovision representative. The singer allegedly tried to persuade him to extend their evening together, saying things like, ‘Come back,’ and ‘What are you doing.’ When met with silence, Slimane reportedly sent multiple sexual images accompanied by derogatory comments. The victim, who identifies as ‘100% heterosexual,’ recounted, ‘He started sending me pictures of himself and his penis, and insulting me because I wasn’t responding.’ Wanting to put an end to the situation, he asserted, ‘I told him to stop, saying he would regret it.’
The following day, the young man confided in friends about his shocking experience. One friend recalled, ‘He called me to say: ‘Can you believe it? Here are the messages he sent me, along with a picture of his penis.’ This incident has since been a recurring topic among their social circle, with the friend noting, ‘It’s something we had never seen.’ The alleged victim concluded by expressing his concerns, stating, ‘Slimane has a dark side that I find unbearable. This behavior needs to stop.’
A Flirtation That Escalated
Another troubling account has surfaced regarding an incident that allegedly took place during a private party in March 2021 in Nanterre. A young medical student, who was 25 at the time, recounted meeting Slimane for the first time that evening. He admitted to being charmed by the singer’s charisma and engaging in a ‘little flirtation,’ even sharing a kiss.
However, the atmosphere shifted when the artist invited him to his home, which the young man declined, stating he wasn’t interested in a sexual encounter. Following his refusal, he claims to have received a barrage of late-night messages from Slimane. These messages contained explicit propositions and a video of the singer engaging in a sexual act. ‘He was sending me proposals at 3 a.m., telling me ‘I’m excited,’ and sent me a video of him masturbating. I stopped responding,’ he recounted.