In brief
Following his arrest in Los Angeles, where he faced multiple felony charges, Lil Nas X expressed his feelings about the past days, deeming them 'terrifying' but assuring fans he is alright. His lawyer claims he will get the help he needs as he faces legal challenges stemming from the incident where he was found naked and allegedly assaulted police officers.
Lil Nas X has said he's OK after a terrifying last four days following his arrest in Los Angeles.
The Grammy winner, known for his country-rap hit Old Town Road, was arrested on Thursday after police officers said he assaulted them after they found him walking the streets naked. He was taken to hospital for treatment for a possible overdose.
On Monday, the 26-year-old rapper pleaded not guilty to injuring a police officer and resisting arrest. He was later released after paying a $75,000 bail.
Posting on Instagram on Tuesday, he assured fans: Your girl is gonna be OK, y'all. He added: That was terrifying, that was a terrifying last four days.
The performer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, is facing three felony counts of battery with injury to a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest.
If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney.
Police in LA said he charged at them when they responded to a call about a nude man on a busy main road. They said they believed he was using drugs at the time, and he must now attend an outpatient drug rehabilitation programme.
The star's attorney Christy O'Connor said there was no evidence of drug use, however. This is just an aberrant episode in an otherwise productive life, she said.
His father, Robert Stafford, told reporters outside court that his son was very remorseful for what happened and emphasized that Lil Nas X would seek the help he needs.
Lil Nas X rose to fame in 2018 with his debut single Old Town Road, which became the longest-running number one song in US chart history.
He made headlines when he came out as gay, contributing to a new wave of representation in hip-hop.
