Dutch rapper Ali B stops all his activities during the investigation into abuse behind the scenes at the Dutch television program The voice of Holland. His management reports this on Instagram. The rapper was reported twice, including for rape.
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Management Spec. announces that Ali B is temporarily stepping down from his work as an artist, entrepreneur and partner within the agency. ‘The broadcast of Boos last Thursday has had a lot of impact, also on us,” the statement reads. The management firm writes that their “thoughts are with anyone who has ever had to deal with transgressive behavior.” The artist management firm encourages “everyone to engage in conversation about this topic so that it can contribute to an industry where everyone can work safely and without fear.”
“The episode also has a lot of impact on Ali and his family,” it continues. “It’s hard on him that he’s already been publicly convicted on the basis of the accusations. This has made Ali decide to continue his activities as an artist, entrepreneur and partner within Spec. temporarily suspended pending what the Public Prosecution Service will decide about the two reports that have been made against him.’ Ali B says to focus on his family in the coming period and not to comment further for the time being.
The online program Boos came with the news on Thursday about possible sexually transgressive behaviour Bee The voice of Holland outwards. Two complaints have been filed against the singing coach. One of the charges is for rape, the prosecutor told program maker Tim Hofman. The television channel RTL stopped cooperation with Ali B during the investigation into the allegations. Also about band leader Jeroen Rietbergen, coach Marco Borsato and a director told several women their stories.
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