A Los Angeles judge has granted a mental health diversion program to Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, in connection with charges stemming from an August 2025 arrest. If he completes the two-year program and refrains from breaking the law during that period, the felony charges will be dismissed.
Hill was arrested in Studio City after police responded to reports of him walking along Ventura Boulevard in underwear and cowboy boots, with video footage also capturing him placing an orange traffic cone on his head. The 26-year-old artist was charged with three felony counts of battery against police officers and one count of resisting arrest. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, he allegedly assaulted responding officers who were attempting to take him into custody, injuring at least three of them.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman issued a statement saying, “Attacking police officers is more than just a crime against those individuals but a direct threat to public safety. Anyone who assaults law enforcement will face serious consequences, no matter who they are or how famous they may be.” Hill spent a weekend in jail following his arrest.
The felony charges carry a potential sentence of up to five years in prison if he fails to complete the court-ordered treatment program. His next court date is scheduled for July 29.
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