Lil Nas X Charged with Four Felonies

LOS ANGELES — Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week.

The musician, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, pleaded not guilty in a court appearance to three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, the district attorney’s office said.

The charges were far more serious than initial reports that he was being investigated for a misdemeanor, and, with convictions, the counts could collectively bring a sentence of more than 10 years in prison for the singer and rapper whose “Old Town Road” was one of the biggest hit singles in history.

The Incident

Police said officers found the 26-year-old walking naked on Ventura Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in the Studio City neighborhood, shortly before 6 a.m. Friday. They say he charged at the officers when confronted and was arrested.

The criminal complaint filed in court Monday includes few details, but says that for each of the three officers he “did unlawfully use force and violence and inflict an injury” on a person he “reasonably should have known” was a peace officer “engaged in the performance of a duty.”

Arrest and Hospitalization

Police, suspecting a possible overdose, took him to a hospital where he spent several hours before being taken to jail, where he has remained since.

After spending three days in jail, he was released on $75,000 bail, conditional on attending drug treatment.

Response from Lil Nas X’s Team

A message to his attorneys was not immediately answered.

But one of them, Christy O’Connor, told a judge Lil Nas X has led a “remarkable” life that has included winning two Grammy awards.

“Assuming the allegations here are true, this is an absolute aberration in this person’s life,” O’Connor said in court, according to NBC. “Nothing like this has ever happened to him.”

Upcoming Court Hearing

Lil Nas X is set to return to court on Sept. 15 for his next pretrial hearing.

The charges were first reported by TMZ.

Lil Nas X’s Music Career

The rapper and singer from Atlanta is best known for 2018’s country and hip-hop merging “Old Town Road,” which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won him his Grammys.

Known for his genre-bending, innovating sound and style, his first full studio album, 2021’s Montero, went to No. 2 on the Billboard album chart and was nominated for a Grammy for album of the year.

Conclusion

Lil Nas X’s recent arrest and charges have sparked widespread attention and concern among his fans and the music industry. As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how these charges will affect his music career and personal life. With a proven track record of success and a dedicated fan base, Lil Nas X’s future is uncertain, but one thing is clear – he will continue to be a topic of discussion and interest in the months to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What were the charges against Lil Nas X?

A: Lil Nas X was charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.

Q: What happened during the incident?

A: Police said officers found Lil Nas X walking naked on Ventura Boulevard and that he charged at them when confronted, resulting in his arrest.

Q: What is the potential sentence for these charges?

A: With convictions, the counts could collectively bring a sentence of more than 10 years in prison.

Q: What is Lil Nas X’s music background?

A: Lil Nas X is a rapper and singer from Atlanta, best known for his country and hip-hop merging single “Old Town Road,” which spent a record 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won him two Grammy awards.

Q: What is the next step in the case?

A: Lil Nas X is set to return to court on Sept. 15 for his next pretrial hearing.