Whew, chile! Lil Nas X Goes Wild in LA, Now Facing Serious Charges
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested early Thursday morning in Los Angeles after an incident that has left fans and authorities stunned. According to TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper was found walking naked on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, Los Angeles, shortly before 6 a.m. When approached by police officers, he allegedly charged at them, leading to his arrest. Authorities suspect he may have been under the influence of drugs, as he was briefly hospitalized for a possible overdose before being taken to jail. Source: TMZ
- Whew, chile! Lil Nas X Goes Wild in LA, Now Facing Serious Charges
- Charged with Four Felonies, Including Attacking Officers
- Held Without Bail, Arraignment Scheduled
- Fans React to Shocking News
- Timeline
- August 25, 2025
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- September 17, 2021
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- July 26, 2019
- December 3, 2018
- FAQs
Charged with Four Felonies, Including Attacking Officers
Lil Nas X now faces four felony charges: three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. These charges stem from the alleged altercation with officers during the incident. He was initially booked on suspicion of misdemeanor obstruction but was later charged with the more serious felonies.
Held Without Bail, Arraignment Scheduled
The rapper was held without bail over the weekend and is scheduled to be arraigned later today. His representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment. The outcome of the arraignment could determine whether he remains in custody or is released on bail.
Fans React to Shocking News
Fans have taken to social media to express their disbelief and concern over the incident. Many are hoping for a swift resolution and are eager to hear Lil Nas X’s side of the story. As of now, the rapper has not publicly commented on the situation.
Timeline
August 25, 2025
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office said Montero Lamar Hill, also known as Lil Nas X, now faces three counts of assault on a police officer and one count of resisting arrest.
August 23, 2025
TMZ shared a video recorded by someone nearby. It shows Hill taking off all his clothes while rapping over Nicki Minaj’s verse from Kanye West’s song Monster (2010).
August 21, 2025
Police found Hill walking around naked on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles around 6 a.m., leading to his arrest. Officers said he ran toward them before they could stop him. He was later taken to the hospital for an overdose.
August 20, 2025
The day before his arrest, Hill posted 11 posts on Instagram. They included selfies and clips of him singing while shaking a tambourine. His captions read things like “God of music” and “Oh no, they’ve gone crazy! Crazy I tell ya!”
April 15, 2025
Hill shared in a now-deleted Instagram post that he had suffered partial facial paralysis. He wrote that he would “look funny for a little while but that’s it.” The problem forced him to cancel a show planned at WeHo Pride in Los Angeles.
March 2025
Hill released an eight-song EP titled Days Before Dreamboy with singles, but none reached the Billboard charts. He later joked on TikTok that he was in his “flop era” and could “live like a normal person again.”
February 2025
Hill signs with new manager. This comes months after he said on TikTok that he had fired his entire team, though fans are still unsure if he was joking or not.
January 12, 2024
Hill releases a new single called J Christ. He promotes it through bold stunts, such as the cover art showing him on a cross, claims he will attend Liberty University (which the school rejected), and says he is in his “Christian age”.
January 6, 2024
Hill claims in a TikTok video that “the media stopped supporting me after I started preaching about God.” He also said that he was blocked from releasing music for over a year and that he wanted to “expose the music industry.”
September 17, 2021
Hill released her first full-length album, Montero, which gave her two No. 1 hits: Industry Baby (Call Me by Your Name) with Jack Harlow and Montero.
March 2021
Hill teamed up with art group MSCHF to launch “Devil Shoes” adorned with pentagrams and drops of human blood. The shoes were criticized by many religious and political figures, but they sold out immediately.
January 26, 2020
Hill won two Grammy Awards for her mega-hit “Old Town Road”.
July 26, 2019
Old Town Road set the record for the longest stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, spending 17 consecutive weeks at No. 1. Shabuzai’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has since tied that record.
December 3, 2018
At the age of 19, Hill first released Old Town Road on his own. Later, Columbia Records re-released it with Billy Ray Cyrus.
FAQs
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in Los Angeles after police said he was walking naked on Ventura Boulevard and was charged with assaulting officers. He now faces four felony charges, including assault on a police officer and resisting arrest.
Yes, he could face jail time. He is currently charged with multiple felonies and is being held without bail. His arrest will determine whether he will remain in jail or be released pending trial.
Reports say police took him to the hospital for a possible overdose before sending him to jail. Online fans are now asking questions about his health and whether drugs played a role in the incident.
Social media is filled with shock and mixed reactions. Some fans are concerned about his mental health, while others believe it could hurt his music career. Trending hashtags like #FreeLilNasX and #PrayForNas are now circulating on platforms like Twitter and TikTok.
