Lil Nas X back in court
Our queer fave has been charged with four felonies.
Lil Nas X was back in court as the consequences of his arrest back in August continue to play out.
He was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Los Angeles, and then checked into an inpatient treatment program.
Having already plead not guilty to the charges, this court appearance was part of the procedural process, with the judge making an order in relation to discovery.
"As you can see, Montero is doing amazing, doing great and we’re super happy for him...” Lil Nas X's attorney Drew Findling told reporters after the hearing. “We’re looking forward to a positive resolution in this case, which we’re very confident of."
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 was 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 12 March.
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.
If convicted of the felonies, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in jail.
When will Lil Nas X release more music?
Lil Nas X has a new album in the pipeline - "Dreamboy" was scheduled to be released late 2025.
However it's likely that Lil Nas's current legal and health issues will impact the planned release date and associated publicity.
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.
