Brockhampton kick out Ameer Vann following sexual misconduct allegations: 'We were lied to'

(L-R) Russell Boring aka JOBA, Ameer Vann and Matt Champion of Brockhampton perform onstage during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Field on April 21, 2018 in Indio, California. ((Matt Cowan/Getty))

Brockhampton have parted ways with founding member Ameer Vann following multiple accusations of misconduct against the rapper, the sexual ones of which he denies.

“Ameer is no longer in BROCKHAMPTON,” the band said in a Twitter statement. “We want to sincerely apologize to the victims affected by Ameer’s actions. We were lied to, and we’re sorry for not speaking up sooner.

"We do not tolerate abuse of any kind. This is not a solution to their suffering, but we hope this is a step in the right direction.

"We are going to cancel the remaining dates of our current US tour to go home and regroup."

BROCKHAMPTON's new album Puppy was due for release in June but has now been pushed back.

The band played without Vann at Boston Calling festival at the weekend and, as seen in the video below, stood in silence during the parts of songs were Vann's verses would have been.

Vann previously admitted having been "unkind" to others but insisted he had never done anything criminal.

“In response to the claims of emotional and sexual abuse: although my behavior has been selfish, childish, and unkind, I have never criminally harmed anyone or disrespected their boundaries,” he tweeted. “I have never had relations with a minor or violated anybody's consent.”