Rapper Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, has been charged with four felonies after a troubling incident on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles. The artist was arrested last Thursday while reportedly wandering the streets in nothing but his underwear and cowboy boots. The charges against him include three counts of battery against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, as detailed in records from the LA Superior Court.
Lil Nas X is currently being held without bail and is set to face arraignment today in front of Judge Sarah Ellenberg in Van Nuys. During this hearing, the court will decide whether to set bail for the rapper, marking a significant moment in his ongoing legal troubles. The arrest has sparked widespread attention, with many fans and the media closely following the situation.
Following his arrest, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) initially refrained from naming the rapper directly. However, they confirmed to Variety that an incoherent, nude male was taken into custody around 5:50 a.m. Reports indicate that LAPD officers responded to multiple calls regarding a nude man behaving erratically on the street. The situation escalated, leading to his arrest for battery against an officer. Subsequently, he was transferred to a hospital due to concerns of a potential overdose.
In the days leading up to his arrest, Lil Nas X exhibited erratic behavior on social media. He made several random posts on Instagram, even deleting previous content from his page. On Wednesday, just a day before his arrest, he shared snippets of new songs as well as intimate pictures of his home. Notably, one of the posts displayed him wearing the same distinctive white cowboy boots that he wore during the arrest, linking the online activity to the subsequent events on Ventura Boulevard.
Media outlets, including TMZ, have extensively covered the incident, releasing footage of Lil Nas X walking the streets in the early hours and even capturing moments where he was fully nude, rapping Nicki Minaj’s iconic verse from “Monster.” This has drawn a mix of concern and intrigue from fans and the general public, as they grapple with the implications of the rapper's actions and their potential impact on his career.
As the situation develops, the music industry and fans alike are watching closely, hoping for a resolution that allows the talented artist to rebound from this troubling episode. The upcoming arraignment will be a crucial step in determining the future for Lil Nas X as he navigates these serious legal challenges.
