Lil Nas X is present process inpatient therapy at a facility exterior California as he navigates felony fees tied to a weird early morning incident in Los Angeles.

The 26-year-old rapper, whose authorized identify is Montero Hill, appeared in courtroom Monday by way of his authorized crew, who confirmed he’s presently receiving care out of state.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Shellie Samuels authorized a change to his launch phrases, permitting him to stay in therapy whereas awaiting trial.

“Defendant is allowed to remain out of state as long as he remains in treatment,” Judge Samuels mentioned, in accordance with Rolling Stone. The courtroom sealed the specifics of Lil Nas X’s care. His subsequent listening to is scheduled for November.

Lil Nas X was arrested on August 21 after police responded to reports of a naked man walking along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City around 5:40 A.M.

Prosecutors say the rap star resisted arrest and injured three officers in the course of the encounter. He now faces three felony counts of battery on a police officer and one felony depend of resisting an govt officer. If convicted, he may serve as much as 5 years in jail.

TMZ published video footage showing Lil Nas X in underwear and cowboy boots, at one level carrying a site visitors cone on his head. The footage rapidly circulated on-line.

Lil Nas X’s high-powered legal professional, Drew Findling, addressed the rapper’s situation exterior the courtroom.

“You heard the ‘treatment’ word. We’re doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint, but most importantly, for his well-being,” Findling mentioned. “He is surrounded by an amazing family, an amazing team of people that care about him and love him. And we’re just addressing those issues, it’s really as simple as that.”

Findling added, “He’s had a great life, and he’ll continue to have a great life.”

Lil Nas X pleaded not responsible on August 25 and was launched after posting $75,000 bail. Authorities initially took him to a hospital for a suspected overdose earlier than transferring him to jail.

Following his launch, Hill posted a message on Instagram Stories: “Your girl is gonna be OK, y’all,” he mentioned. “OK? She’s gonna be all right. S###.”

He laughed and added, “That was f###### terrifying. That was terrifying. That was a terrifying last four days. But your girl is gonna be all right.”

Lil Nas X grew to become a world star in 2019 with “Old Town Road,” which spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The viral hit earned him two Grammy Awards and launched a profession outlined by daring visuals and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

His debut album, Montero, launched in 2021, featured hits comparable to “Industry Baby” and “That’s What I Want.” Hill has additionally gained a number of Billboard and MTV Video music Awards.

Lil Nas X’s father blamed his son’s breakdown on the pressure of being in the music enterprise.

“We all have breakdowns every now and then, but the difference is, yours get played out in the public eye,” Robert Stafford mentioned. “Hopefully, this is a turning point in his mental stability,” he mentioned. “Sometimes God will take you through your worst moment to give you your best moment.”

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