Noname performs during weekend two of the ACL Music Festival at Zilker Park in Austin on October 12, 2018.
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Noname has announced that she is distancing herself from the artwork to her recently album Room 25. The artist behind the image, Chicago-based Bryant Giles, was accused of domestic abuse and rape on social media over the weekend.
Chicago Police Department website records show that 21-year-old Giles was arrested on October 8 and charged with domestic battery and bodily harm. Noname confirmed via Twitter that she no longer feels comfortable using Giles's artwork in relation to her music following the accusations.
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"In light of recent allegations, I will be working to replace the cover artwork of Room 25," Noname tweeted on Monday. "I do not and will not support abusers, and I will always stand up for victims and believe their stories. My heart goes out to Ellie, her family, and all survivors of abuse."
In light of recent allegations, I will be working to replace the cover artwork of Room 25. I do not and will not support abusers, and I will always stand up for victims and believe their stories. My heart goes out to Ellie, her family, and all survivors of abuse.
— Noname (@noname) October 15, 2018
"Ellie" is a reference to Ellie Danisch, the woman Giles is accused of abusing. The allegation came to light via a third party on Twitter. The accusations, were tweeted on October 14 and include claims Giles raped Danisch when they were in a relationship and that he "punched [her] for asking him cheating on her with multiple men."
hi your fave, Bryant Giles, is not only an unoriginal artist, but also a rapist and domestic abuser. i encourage you all to listen to Ellie’s story and support her and hold your dangerous friends accountable. pic.twitter.com/1ANNT7kdiu
— alexiss (@alexisszs) October 14, 2018
The FADER has reached out to reps for Noname and Bryant Giles.
