Lil Nas X Reportedly Facing Prison Time After Arrest And Public Meltdown

Lil Nas X is staring down the possibility of prison after being slapped with four felony charges, including battery with injury on a police officer.

The rapper, born Montero Lamar Hill, was also hospitalized for a possible overdose after being found nearly nude.

Lil Nas X's downward spiral kicked off that chaotic night, when he was spotted on Ventura Blvd in nothing but cowboy boots and underwear before a clash with police turned violent.

Nas X's run-in with the law turned serious this week, as prosecutors stacked multiple felony charges against him after a violent clash with Los Angeles police. The star is accused of charging at officers during the late-night incident, with at least three reportedly injured in the scuffle.

Along with the assault counts, he was also booked on a separate felony for resisting an executive officer. That landed him behind bars with no bail through the weekend, leaving him to face a judge on Monday morning.

TMZ shared footage from just a day before the arrest that showed Nas X acting erratically outside a West Hollywood hotel. 

He is now scheduled to be arraigned later today, when bail is expected to be decided. For now, he remains in custody, staring down charges that could carry years in prison if convicted.

Nas X's first days in jail painted a much calmer picture than his dramatic arrest. The Blast reported that after being booked into custody, officers described his time behind bars as uneventful.

The police shared that the 26-year-old stayed quiet and avoided drawing attention to himself. There were no signs of trouble, and he made no attempts to put on a show for others in the pre-arraignment holding area, where detainees usually wait for their first court appearance.

It was reported that jail amenities were minimal but available. Things like a small selection of books, Bibles, basic board games, and televisions tuned to local stations. While far from luxury, they offer some form of distraction.

Could his chaotic behavior have deeper roots? Before his arrest, he had already spoken openly about dealing with health issues and personal struggles.

In February, he posted a video online, admitting the past few years had been "pretty difficult" and explaining he was only beginning to feel steady and confident again.

He told fans he wanted to shift his mindset moving forward, focusing less on chasing numbers and more on enjoying his creativity.

Subsequently, in April, he stunned fans by sharing from a hospital bed that he had developed partial facial paralysis. He revealed that the right side of his face had suddenly stopped moving, leading many to speculate that he was experiencing Bell's palsy.

The TV personality's recent arrest and public breakdown pushed his loved ones to the edge, with those closest to him reportedly preparing an intervention.

The Blast shared that family members and friends feared the wrong people in Los Angeles surrounded Nas and worried he was being exploited. An insider revealed that Nas had long struggled with trust, believing some people from his past had tried to use him for money. 

The informant described some of Nas' new companions as questionable figures who had allegedly been living in his home and taking advantage of his success.

Family members were said to be determined to step in before the situation spiraled any further. "His family wants to support him, but they're very worried he's being exploited," the source explained.

Nas's arrest turned even more serious when he was hospitalized following the chaotic late-night scene. The Blast noted that police had to restrain him before medical teams stepped in. 

Paramedics were said to have suspected a possible overdose and rushed Nas to a nearby hospital for treatment. The hospitalization left fans deeply concerned about his health, especially given his past struggles.

Back in 2020, he opened up in a Variety interview about relying heavily on marijuana during one of the most challenging stretches of his career. At the time, he called it "scary," confessing that the period left him anxious and fearful for his health.

If the judge denies bail, Lil Nas X's wild weekend could mark the beginning of his toughest battle yet.