DJ SPEEDSTA RELEASES A STATEMENT REGARDING RAPE ALLEGATIONS ON TWITTER

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Following rape allegations made on Twitter, DJ Speedsta released a statement denying the claims made against him on Sunday. Gender-based violence, femicide & rape culture have dominated news headlines and national discourse this past week. This saw lists popping up on Twitter where sexual assault victims anonymously shared their stories including the names of their alleged rapists and sexual assault offenders. In a thread posted by @AmINext_SA account, the "Mayo" producer was named with the story from the victim on Thursday. Taking to Twitter DJ Speedsta released a statement regarding the rape allegation against him. In the statement he "vehemently" denies the allegations made against him. He said that he grew up around women that he loves and respects them. He added that he would never think about "forcing himself on to another woman". DJ Speedsta also mentions that he has "female friends" he has known his entire life and who trust him with their lives. And that he works with "females" every day and that he upholds the "highest degree of respect and integrity" while interacting with them. The "No Stress" producer goes on the say that he doesn't condone gender-based violence and will be participating in creating awareness against the "crimes that are being perpetrated" against the women in the country. Furthermore, he mentions that he is someone of "very high moral standards" and he will not "tolerate" accusations that can damage his reputation.

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