Slam poet accused of harassing 16-yr-old

Shamir Reuben, a 25-year-old slam poet, was accused of sexual harassment by a 19-year-old in a social media post that went viral following which more women made similar allegations against him.

Rebuen was the former head of content for Kommune, a company that helps upcoming artists with opportunities to perform. The victim has alleged that Reuben sent her texts and harassed her when she was 16-years-old.

While Reuben did not reply to a message from DNA, in his Facebook post he stated: "If any of my messages or actions may have made (name withheld) or any other woman uncomfortable, I want to apologize profusely. I genuinely do not believe my messages or actions would cause them hurt and I sincerely hope that I can be forgiven by all those that I may have inadvertently wronged. Several things said are an incorrect portrayal of past events. Violence of any form against women should not be tolerated. But, I have not and never intended to harm or harass them in any way."

Through a Facebook post, Kommune said, "The allegations made are of serious concern to us, and constitutes unacceptable behaviour by any of our personnel. Pending enquiry into these allegations, Shamir's role at Kommune will remain suspended."

Roshan Abbas, who heads Kommune said Shamir is suspended pending an inquiry.