Aussie rapper Chillinit speaks out after dramatic pre-show arrest
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Australian rapper Chillinit has issued two apologies to his fans within a span of 24 hours following his arrest, which led to the cancellation of his scheduled performance.

The 31-year-old rapper, whose real name is Blake Turnell, was preparing to perform at Club Evans RSL when police detained him, disrupting the anticipated event.

On Monday, Chillinit took to social media to share what he described as his “final” apology, while also addressing his critics with a pointed remark.

“It’s disappointing to see how some people relish a blemish in my otherwise positive journey,” he expressed. “I recognize my mistake, and this will be my last comment on the matter; my focus is now solely on my music.”

He further mentioned that “only 20 percent” of the news about his arrest was “accurate,” adding, “The rest is a mix of half-truths and a little media spin, lol…”

He finished his statement with a message to fans telling them to ‘spread love’ and ‘learn from mistakes’.

Australian rapper Chillinit has apologised twice to his fans in less than 24 hours, after he was arrested by police last week before a gig - which resulted in the show being cancelled. Pictured: The 31-year-old ARIA Award-winning drill rapper - real name Blake Turnell

Australian rapper Chillinit has apologised twice to his fans in less than 24 hours, after he was arrested by police last week before a gig – which resulted in the show being cancelled. Pictured: The 31-year-old ARIA Award-winning drill rapper – real name Blake Turnell

Turnell was about to take to the stage at Club Evans RSL when he was taken into custody. Pictured: A scene from a video of the alleged incident shared to TikTok

Turnell was about to take to the stage at Club Evans RSL when he was taken into custody. Pictured: A scene from a video of the alleged incident shared to TikTok

Turnell then posted a second lengthy ‘final’ apology to his Instagram late on Tuesday afternoon.

‘I wanna apologise one last time, but on my wall for the last-minute cancellation at Evan’s Head,’ he began.

‘No excuses – I love nothing more than playing for my fans, and I’d like to amend that with the gorgeous town later in the future, for now, I take full responsibility and am focused on the other 4 towns and new music for the year we’ve been working on for months.

The hitmaker admitted to being disappointed in himself and said he was trying to get his head ‘right’.

He also pledged to his fans, family, and team that he would give his energy and love to the remaining gigs on his current tour. 

Daily Mail has approached Turnell for comment. 

It comes after footage surfaced of Turnell being arrested on Friday ahead of a scheduled show at Evan’s Head on the NSW mid-coast.

It is understood that venue staff contacted police over Turnell’s alleged antics.

Officers moved in when he allegedly failed to leave the premises where he was set to perform.

On Monday, the performer posted to his stories with what he called a 'final' apology, which included a slam at the media. (Pictured)

On Monday, the performer posted to his stories with what he called a ‘final’ apology, which included a slam at the media. (Pictured)

Turnell then posted a second lengthy 'final' apology to his Instagram late on Tuesday afternoon. (Pictured)

Turnell then posted a second lengthy ‘final’ apology to his Instagram late on Tuesday afternoon. (Pictured)

The rapper was charged with being an excluded person, failing to leave premises when required, and hindering or resisting a police officer in the execution of duty.

Footage of the arrest showed Turnell arguing with police as they tried to place him in the back of a paddy wagon.

‘Nah, nah, I have to do a show’, he said in the video.

In the same video, another person pleaded: ‘Please, is there any way we can work this out’.

The arrest came just 35 minutes before he was scheduled to perform, with the show subsequently cancelled.

Turnell later said he was far too intoxicated to perform the show in a statement released after the incident.

‘I wanna apologise for last night’s events,’ he said.

‘The grown man I’ve become though knows my mistake was drinking, after doing so well fighting that demon some tough times led me back to the bottle and led me to (where) I was last night.

‘I don’t remember about 6 hours. HOWEVER, the police followed me to the venue to stop the show from going on, I hadn’t committed a crime at the venue.

‘Unless there’s a charge you’re laying on me you can’t just come kick me out of my own show.’

Turnell did explain all patrons would be provided with a full refund to the show.

He was granted conditional bail.

Turnell is now due to appear at Ballina Local Court on February 26.

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