Lil Nas X Arrested Los Angeles Faces Four Felony Charges

Rapper Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, has publicly addressed his recent arrest in Los Angeles, assuring fans that he is going to be okay after a harrowing experience. He was taken into custody on August 21 after police responded to reports of a nearly naked man walking in the street; authorities allege he charged at officers and was treated for a possible overdose before being jailed. Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, with bail set at $75,000. His father, Robert Stafford, denied any involvement with illegal drugs and said Lil Nas X is in good spirits and remorseful, while his attorney described the incident as an aberration in his life. The rapper shared a video on Instagram Stories describing the last few days as terrifying but reassured fans he will be all right, and the court ordered him to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 15, and if convicted, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in prison.