Lil Nas X: "in treatment" as legal troubles continue
Our queer fave has been charged with four felonies.
Lil Nas X was scheduled to appear on court on Monday 15 September for a hearing related to the four felony charges he is facing after his arrest in August. However, Lil Nas was not in attendance as the judge confirmed that he is currently "in treatment" in an in-patient facility.
The judge revealed that the in-patient facility is not in California, amending the bail conditions to allow Lil Nas to leave California while attending the in-patient facility.
How did we get here?
Arrested in Los Angeles in the early hours of 21 August, Lil Nas X faces four felony charges to which he has entered a plea of not guilty.
After spending three days in detention, Lil Nas appeared in court on 25 August to enter his plea. His bail was set at USD$75K.
LA police have charged Lil Nas with three felony counts of battery with injury to a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest.
Officers reportedly found the 26-year-old rapper and singer walking along Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City neighbourhood shortly before 6 AM. Lil Nas was reportedly wearing only underwear and cowboy boots and said that he was going to a party.
The police initially took Lil Nas to hospital because they suspected a drug overdose. He was subsequently released from hospital and taken into custody.
What is Lil Nas X being treated for?
Statements from the father of Lil Nas X describe Lil Nas as having had some sort of mental breakdown.
His father and legal advisers have pushed back on suggestions that drugs may be an issue for Lil Nas X.
When is the next court date for Lil Nas X?
The next court date has been set for 18 November.
It's not clear if that's when Lil Nas will have to defend the charges he is facing or if that will be part of the procedural process.
It's possible that prosecutors will attempt to reach some sort of plea deal with Lil Nas X to avoid the matter going to trial.
When will Lil Nas X release more music?
Lil Nas X has a new album in the pipeline - "Dreamboy" is scheduled to be released later this year.
It's not clear how Lil Nas's current legal and health issues might impact the planned release date.
The coming out story
At the peak of his Old Town Road fame, Lil Nas X came out in one of the most nonchalant ways possible.
“Deadass thought I made it obvious…” he Tweeted, along with an image of the song’s artwork – a rainbow-coloured skyscraper.
“It was something I was considering just never doing ever, just taking to the grave or something, but I don’t want to live my entire life not doing what I want to do…” explained Lil Nas X, subsequently explaining in media interviews why he decided to publicly discuss his sexuality as a gay man. “I’m also opening doors for more people.”
Since talking publicly about his sexuality, Lil Nas has been setting the standard for gay celebrities - leaning into the faggotry at every opportunity. We love to see it.
