Lil Nas X Breaks Silence After Shocking Arrest And Felony Charges

Lil Nas X has addressed his shocking arrest after pleading not guilty to four felony charges, including battery on a police officer, following a wild incident in Studio City that left him jailed for four days. The 26-year-old "Old Town Road" rapper, born Montero Hill, was taken into custody early Thursday morning after LAPD responded to multiple calls about a nude man behaving erratically in the street. Viral footage showed Lil Nas X wandering in just underwear and cowboy boots before another clip surfaced of him fully nude, shouting Nicki Minaj’s “Monster” verse as cars passed by.

Authorities allege the rapper became combative when officers tried to detain him. He was subsequently arrested and charged with three counts of battery against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. Following his arrest, he was transported to a hospital amid concerns of a possible overdose before being booked into Van Nuys jail, where he remained over the weekend.

Authorities previously noted that while behind bars, the rapper kept a low profile, avoiding any disruptions or impromptu performances in the pre-arraignment holding area.

On Monday, Lil Nas X was arraigned, entered a not guilty plea, and was released on $75,000 bail. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.

Hours after his release, Nas took to Instagram Stories to reassure fans about his well-being. “Your girl is going to be OK y’all. OK? She’s going to be alright, she’s going to be alright,” he said. “Sh-t. That was f-cking terrifying. That was terrifying! That was a terrifying last four days, but your girl is going to be alright.”

In a statement, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman stressed the seriousness of the charges: “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.”

The case is set to move to a pretrial hearing on September 15.

Nas’ statement also comes just hours after new reports surfaced detailing the chaotic moments leading up to his arrest. According to TMZ, when officers arrived, the situation reportedly escalated. Sources claimed that as Lil Nas X ran toward police, an officer discharged a taser in his direction. While it’s unclear if the stun actually made contact, the outlet reported that the weapon was indeed fired during the incident.

The 26-year-old was eventually subdued and transported to the hospital before being booked into custody later that morning.

In the wake of the arrest, the rapper’s father, Robert Stafford, also addressed the situation, conveying an apology on his son’s behalf. Stafford told reporters that Nas is focusing on “getting all the help he needs to get better.”

He clarified that despite being transported to the hospital on suspicion of a possible overdose, his son is not struggling with drug abuse. Instead, Stafford emphasized that the priority now is ensuring the 26-year-old star has the right support moving forward.

When asked about his son’s condition, Stafford reassured fans that “He’s in good spirits. He’s all right. He’s very remorseful for what happened,” adding that such struggles “can happen to any family.”

Beyond the legal drama, insiders claim that Lil Nas X has been battling personal and professional pressures for some time. A source told the Daily Mail that the 26-year-old rapper has been “deeply affected” by the slowdown in his career momentum.

While tracks like “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” and “Industry Baby” have kept him on the charts, industry insiders say the pressure to recreate another global smash has weighed heavily on the star.

Coupled with his candid admissions about the last few years being “pretty difficult” and recent health scares, those close to him fear that Nas is carrying more strain than ever before.