Lil Nas X speaks out following arrest after allegedly assaulting officers while walking the streets naked
Lil Nas X has broken his silence after being arrested for allegedly assaulting cops while wandering the streets naked.
The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, has reappeared on Instagram again after his high-profile arrest in the early hours of Thursday (August 21).
It is alleged the Grammy winner had 'charged at' and assaulted an officer who found him naked on the streets of Ventura Boulevard in Studio City just before 6am.
The celeb has since been charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery with injury against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.
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It is alleged Lil Nas X had been wearing only white briefs and white cowboy boots before stripping off as cops were called to reports of a nude man in the streets.
Upon finding Hill, officers suspected he was suffering a possible drugs overdose and took him for medical attention before booking him into jail.
In the supposed altercation, three cops were reportedly injured.
Now, the Atlanta star, who stands as the only openly gay man to receive a Country Music Association award, has spoken out about the ordeal.
From his Instagram story, Hill said: "Your girl is going to be OK, y'all. She’s going to be alright, she’s going to be alright.”
The 'Industry Baby' hitmaker added: "S***. That was f***ing terrifying. That was terrifying! That was a terrifying last four days, but your girl is going to be alright.”
His comments come just a day after he pleaded not guilty to the charges against him before a Los Angeles courthouse on Monday (August 25).
His bail was set at $75,000, according to CBS, and has reportedly been ordered to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings. If convicted, he could face years behind bars.
Unverified footage published by TMZ appears to show the rapper dancing along the major thoroughfare in his revealing outfit before allegedly appearing completely naked and walking in the center of the road.
In the video, Lil Nas X reportedly said to the person recording: "Hey, don’t be late to the party tonight?”
A passerby also reportedly found his white cowboy boots and has listed them on eBay for $10,000.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman confirmed that three officers were injured during the incident as they attempted to detain the rapper into custody.
"Attacking police officers is more than just a crime against those individuals but a direct threat to public safety," he said as per BBC News.
"Anyone who assaults law enforcement will face serious consequences, no matter who they are or how famous they may be."
His next court date is set for September 15.
Topics: Lil Nas X, Music, Los Angeles, Crime, Instagram
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