Rapper and influencer Clintnlord accused of raping 2 women in LA pleads not guilty
A social media influencer and hip-hop artist is facing felony rape charges for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in Los Angeles earlier this year, the district attorney's office announced Tuesday.
Clinton Adams, who goes by "Clintnlord" on social media, has been charged with three felony counts of forcible rape and one felony count of assault with the intent to commit rape.
The 32-year-old from Northridge has 376,000 followers on Instagram and nearly 155,000 on TikTok .
According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, Adams allegedly sexually assaulted two women he lured to a vacant area that was impacted by the January wildfires.
The assaults allegedly occurred during separate incidents this past summer.
"These allegations describe predatory attacks carried out in an area still affected by the aftermath of the January wildfires," said L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman in a statement. "Taking advantage of a historic disaster and causing severe harm to two women is despicable. These women showed courage by coming forward to report their assaults. Investigators believe there may be additional victims. Anyone who believes they were victimized or may be a witness is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department to make a report. Prosecutors from our Sex Crimes Division will pursue this case with every resource necessary to seek justice, protect the public and ensure the defendant is held fully accountable."
Adams pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on November 21 and his preliminary hearing is set for January 21. He's being held on $1.475 million bail.
If convicted as charged, Adams faces a possible sentence of 90 years to life in prison.
Meantime, the LAPD is asking the public's help to identify any possible additional victims or witnesses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Officer Lee at 213-473-0420. You can also submit an anonymous tip by calling LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-222-8477) visiting LAPDOnline.org .
