Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest

August 25, 2025

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges, including battery of police officers and resisting arrest, following an incident where he was found wandering naked in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old artist, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, allegedly charged at officers responding to reports about a nude man on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City last Thursday. After the arrest, he was hospitalized for a possible overdose and spent the weekend in jail before appearing at his arraignment on Monday, where his bail was set at $75,000.

Who is affected

Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill)
Three Los Angeles police officers who were reportedly injured
Los Angeles County District Attorney's office handling the case
Fans and followers of the Grammy-winning artist

What action is being taken

Lil Nas X is pleading not guilty to the charges
The artist is facing prosecution for three felony counts of battery with injury to a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest
The legal process is proceeding with bail set at $75,000
The Los Angeles County District Attorney is pursuing the case, stating that assaulting law enforcement will face "serious consequences"

Why it matters

A high-profile Grammy-winning artist faces serious legal consequences that could include up to five years in prison
The incident occurs as Lil Nas X is preparing to release his second studio album "Dreamboy" later this year
The case highlights the District Attorney's position that attacking police officers is "a direct threat to public safety"
Lil Nas X has significant cultural importance as the first openly gay man to receive a Country Music Association award and a record-breaking artist whose "Old Town Road" held the Billboard Hot 100 top position for 17 weeks

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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