For the first time after his confused appearance in public and the subsequent arrest, Lil NAS X speaks up
Lil NAS X spoke publicly for the first time after his arrest in Los Angeles. For this he used the socials. His plan: calm the fans.
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The rapper has turned to his followers via Instagram story. However, he did not look into the camera, but let his gaze go past it. He laughed, looked exhausted. The 26-year-old then stated: “That was four scary days.” Finally, however, he wanted to appease his fans: “But your girl is doing well.”
Police operation in Los Angeles: That really happened
The musician, with a bourgeois name Montero Lamar Hill, came in police custody in Los Angeles on Thursday, August 21, 2025. According to the police, he went around the Ventura Boulevard naked. When the civil servants: he wanted to stop him inside, he supposedly attacked her. According to Los Angeles Police Department, three police officers were injured.
The police initially took Lil NAS X to the hospital because a possible drug use was suspected. Then they took the rapper into custody. Videos and pictures of the incident, which show the musician in underwear and white cowboy boots, were published by “TMZ”. There you can see how he approached a car passing by and danced on the street.
Charge against Lil NAS X: Violence, resistance and therapy requirements
According to the “Billboard”, the public prosecutor then raised charges for four crimes, including three cases of physical violence against the police officer: interior and resistance against one: n enforcement official: inside. Lil NAS X did not guilty in court on Monday, August 25th. It was released against a deposit of $ 75,000.
As a edition, according to the “Associated Press”, he must now take part in meetings of the anonymous Narcotics four times a week or start outpatient therapy. His lawyer described the incident as “outlier in an otherwise productive life”.
Court date in September: Is Lil NAS X threatened in prison?
Lil Nas X’s father also confidently commented on “TMZ”: his son was “very ruefully” and now wanted to accept the necessary help. The next court date is scheduled for mid -September. If the rapper is convicted, he threatens several years in prison.
Lil NAS X: From scandal back to the Grammy star
With his single “Old Town Road” (2019), Lil NAS X made the breakthrough: the song was in first place in the “Billboard Hot 100” for 19 weeks. The mix of country and hip-hop sounds made him famous. His debut album Montero (2021) provided other hit moments, such as “Montero (Call Me by your name)” and “Industry Baby”, which earned him several Grammy awards and worldwide recognition.
In addition to his music, Lil Nas X repeatedly attracted attention through provocative appearances, creative music videos and his open use of his sexual identity.