Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X has been permitted by a California judge to participate in a mental health diversion program following his arrest last August for assaulting police officers while wandering Los Angeles streets wearing minimal clothing. The artist, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, could have his charges dismissed if he successfully completes the program and maintains lawful behavior for two years. Following the arrest incident, which also involved hospitalization for a potential overdose, Hill received a bipolar disorder diagnosis and has already undergone two months of treatment at an Arizona facility.