Lil Nas X Faces Felony Charges After Los Angeles Arrest

Lil Nas X has been charged with four felony counts after allegedly injuring officers while wandering naked on Ventura Boulevard last week. The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, pleaded not guilty in court on Monday.

The Los Angeles Police Department said officers responded in the early hours of Thursday to reports of a nude man in the area. When they approached, Hill allegedly charged at them and struck one officer in the face twice. A law enforcement source told NBC News it was unclear whether Hill’s behavior was linked to mental distress or a possible overdose. He was taken to the hospital and arrested for battery on a police officer. Court filings now list three counts of battery on an officer and one count of resisting arrest.

Evidence and Reports

TMZ first reported that Hill was hospitalized after the incident and released video showing him walking in white briefs and cowboy boots. The outlet later published additional footage of Hill completely naked and barefoot before his arrest. Prosecutors have not confirmed whether drugs were a factor, and Hill’s attorney Christine O’Connor told the court there is no evidence of substance use, though pending test results could provide more clarity.

Legal Response and Next Steps

Hill was held in custody through the weekend before being released Monday on a conditional $75,000 bail. O’Connor argued that her client has strong community ties, no criminal record, and does not pose a flight risk. She highlighted his accomplishments, including two Grammy Awards, and described the case as an aberration in his life. “Assuming the allegations here are true, this is an absolute aberration in this person’s life. Nothing like this has ever happened to him,” O’Connor said in court.

A plea of not guilty was entered into the record, and a hearing is scheduled for September 15. As part of his release conditions, Hill must attend four Narcotics Anonymous meetings weekly or enroll in an outpatient narcotics program.