Lil Nas X says he’s OK after ‘terrifying’ arrest week

Lil Nas X has stated he is OK after a “terrifying last four days” following his arrest in Los Angeles.

The Grammy winner, identified for his country-rap hit Old Town Road, was arrested on Thursday after cops stated he assaulted them after they discovered him strolling the streets bare. He was taken to hospital for therapy for a potential overdose.

On Monday, the 26-year-old rapper pleaded not responsible to injuring a police officer and resisting arrest. He was later launched after paying a $75,000 (£56,000) bail.

Posting on Instagram on Tuesday, he assured followers: “Your girl is gonna be OK, y’all.” He added: “That was terrifying, that was a terrifying last four days.”

The performer, whose actual identify is Montero Lamar Hill, is going through three felony counts of battery with damage to a police officer and one felony rely of resisting arrest.

If convicted, he might resist 5 years in jail, in line with the Los Angeles District Attorney.

Police in LA stated he charged at them once they responded to a name a few nude man on a busy essential street.

They stated they believed he was utilizing medication on the time, and he should now attend an outpatient drug rehabilitation programme.

The star’s legal professional Christy O’Connor stated there was no proof of drug use, nevertheless.

“This is just an aberrant episode in an otherwise productive life,” she stated, in line with the Reuters information company.

His father, Robert Stafford, advised reporters exterior courtroom that his son was “very remorseful for what happened”.

“He’s going to get the help that he needs,” Mr Stafford added. “Just keep him in your prayers.”

Lil Nas X rose to fame in 2018 together with his debut single Old Town Road, which – with the assistance of a later remix that includes nation star Billy Ray Cyrus – went on to grow to be the longest-running primary music in US chart historical past, at 19 weeks.

He got here out as homosexual on the similar time, occurring to upend hip-hop together with his LGBT-positive lyrics whereas additionally pioneering new methods of selling his music on-line.

UK music followers might recall him driving on to Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage on a large faux horse whereas performing simply forward of Sir Elton John’s farewell gig on the competition in 2023.