Lil Nas X, the Grammy-winning artist behind massive hits like “Old Town Road,” has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts following a dramatic early-morning incident in Los Angeles.
Authorities say the charges stem from an encounter with police after the singer was found strutting nearly nude along Ventura Boulevard. The incident has reignited discussion about mental health, fame, and public behaviour.
According to reports, the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office filed three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.
Following his arrest, the 26-year-old was hospitalized for a suspected overdose before being jailed. He remains behind bars awaiting arraignment.
Sources confirm that a judge set bail at $75,000 and mandated Lil Nas X attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings as part of his release conditions.
His legal team, led by attorney Christy O’Connor, categorically denied any illicit drug use, calling the incident an unusual one in the artist’s life.
As detailed by TMZ, the surreal scene unfolded around 4 a.m. when Lil Nas X was seen in just white underwear, cowboy boots, and an orange traffic cone atop his head.
Witness videos show him dancing and singing a verse from a Nicki Minaj verse of Kanye’s “Monster.” When police arrived shortly before 6 a.m., he allegedly charged at them and injured at least three officers.
He was subdued, taken to the hospital, then booked and held without bail over the weekend.
The charges carry serious consequences. Authorities say each felony count could carry up to three years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
The timing of the arrest follows months in which Lil Nas X had spoken openly about his mental health, describing the past few years as “pretty difficult.”
He had shared intentions for a new creative chapter marked by authenticity, freedom and self-acceptance.
At this stage, Lil Nas X is scheduled to appear in court for a formal arraignment. As the case unfolds, it continues to raise questions about fame, mental health and accountability.