Lil Nas X Released from Jail After Pleading Not Guilty to Four Felony Charges
Lil Nas X arrested in Los Angeles after a bizarre public incident pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges including battery on police officers He was released on $75000 bail and ordered to attend drug treatment as his legal process moves forward .
Los Angeles August 25 2025 — Grammy winning musician Lil Nas X real name Montero Lamar Hill has been released from custody after pleading not guilty to four felony charges stemming from a chaotic incident in Los Angeles last week The 26 year old rapper was arrested on Thursday August 21 after being found nearly naked and acting erratically on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City .
Arrest and Incident
Authorities were called after multiple 911 reports described a man walking nude—wearing only cowboy boots and white briefs—while behaving strangely in public Videos circulating on social media and picked up by media outlets showed Lil Nas X placing a traffic cone on his head and speaking incoherently about a nearby party .
When Los Angeles police officers attempted to intervene the rapper allegedly became aggressive and charged at them injuring at least three officers during the struggle Concerned that he might have been under the influence of drugs—or suffering from a medical emergency—paramedics transported him to a hospital for evaluation before he was booked into jail .
Charges and Court Appearance
On Monday prosecutors formally charged Lil Nas X with four felony counts three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer During his arraignment the rapper entered a plea of not guilty .
A Los Angeles judge set bail at $75000 and imposed strict conditions on his release As part of the order Lil Nas X must attend outpatient drug rehabilitation and participate in Narcotics Anonymous meetings four times a week while awaiting trial .
Statements from Counsel and Family
Defense attorney Christy O’Connor stated there is no evidence to confirm drug use describing the event as an absolute aberration in his life and completely out of character for the artist Fellow lawyer Drew Findling added that Lil Nas X has never faced legal trouble before and urged the public not to judge his career by this one incident .
Outside the courthouse the rapper’s father Robert Stafford addressed reporters He described his son as very remorseful emphasizing that the family is standing firmly by him and asking the public for prayers Stafford stressed that Lil Nas X intends to take responsibility for his well being and seek the help he needs .
What’s Next
The court scheduled Lil Nas X’s preliminary hearing for September 15 2025 If convicted on all counts the rapper faces up to five years in state prison For now he remains free under supervision bound by the conditions of his bail .
Wrap Up
The arrest and charges mark an unexpected and troubling chapter in the career of Lil Nas X who rose to global fame with his chart topping hit Old Town Road and has since become known for breaking musical and cultural boundaries While the incident has drawn intense media attention both his legal team and family are urging compassion reminding the public that the episode appears to be an isolated event in an otherwise distinguished and controversy free career .