- Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty to four felonies related to an arrest in Los Angeles.
- The incident involved the artist wandering nude in Studio City and allegedly assaulting police officers.
- He was hospitalized for a possible overdose before being jailed.
- The rapper described the experience as “terrifying” in a social media update.
- A preliminary hearing is set for September 15.
Montero Lamar Hill, the Grammy-winning artist known as Lil Nas X, has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges following his arrest in Los Angeles last week. The rapper was taken into custody after allegedly wandering nude on a Studio City street and injuring police officers during the encounter.
This incident has sparked significant media attention and public concern, given the artist’s global fame and previous record-breaking musical achievements.
Lil Nas X Faces Four Felony Charges in Court
Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer. The charges stem from an incident in the early hours of August 21, 2025, when Los Angeles police responded to reports of a nude man acting erratically along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
According to authorities, the artist allegedly charged at officers and assaulted them during the encounter, resulting in injuries to three law enforcement personnel. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, noting that attacks on police officers threaten public safety.
“Attacking police officers is more than just a crime against those individuals but a direct threat to public safety. Anyone who assaults law enforcement will face serious consequences, no matter who they are or how famous they may be.”
— Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies following his arrest last week.
He has been charged with three counts of battery against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, and is currently being held without bail. pic.twitter.com/2wbvfi6Vew
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 25, 2025
Arrest Details and Hospitalization Following the Incident
Police officers arrived at the scene around 5:40 a.m. after receiving multiple calls about a nude man wandering the streets. TMZ published unverified videos showing the artist initially in white underwear and cowboy boots, dancing and posing, and later fully nude, rapping lyrics from Kanye West’s “Monster”.
When officers attempted to intervene, they alleged that Lil Nas X charged at them. Due to concerns about a possible overdose, he was transported to a hospital for evaluation before being booked into jail. His white cowboy boots, reportedly picked up by a passerby, were listed on eBay for $10,000.
Lil Nas X Breaks Silence with Emotional Social Media Response
After posting $75,000 bail and being released from jail on August 25, the rapper took to Instagram to share his feelings about the ordeal23. In a video posted to his Stories, he reassured fans that he was okay despite the traumatic experience.
“Your girl is going to be OK, y’all. OK? She’s going to be alright, she’s going to be alright. Shit. That was fucking terrifying. That was terrifying! That was a terrifying last four days, but your girl is going to be alright.”
— Lil Nas X on Instagram
His father, Robert Stafford, also spoke publicly, stating that his son was “remorseful” and would “get the help that he needs”.
Legal Proceedings and Future Court Dates
The artist entered his not guilty plea during an arraignment hearing on August 25. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for September 15, where the court will determine if there is sufficient evidence to proceed to trial. If convicted on all charges, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in state prison.
As a condition of his bail, he must attend four Narcotics Anonymous meetings weekly or enroll in an outpatient narcotics program. His attorney, Christine O’Connor, noted that the incident was an “aberration” in the artist’s life, citing his lack of criminal history and successful career.
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Last Updated on August 26, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
