K'naan Cleared in Sexual Assault Case | Hip-Hop News

Knaan, the Grammy-winning artist known for “Wavin’ Flag,” has been cleared of sexual assault charges in Quebec after a decade-long legal battle. The case, stemming from an alleged hotel-room incident in 2010, ended with an acquittal as the judge found insufficient evidence to convict beyond a reasonable doubt. While the accuser claimed she was assaulted without consent, K’naan insisted the encounter was consensual and occurred later that morning. The judge noted conflicting accounts and shared details created enough uncertainty to tip the scales toward not guilty. The complaint wasn’t filed until May 2022 — over 12 years later — adding complexity to the case. This...