Lil Nas X, the Grammy-winning artist known for his breakout hit “Old Town Road,” was arrested on August 21 in Los Angeles. He was seen walking the street half clothed, donning only white cowboy boots and boxer shorts. After this fall, paramedics immediately transported him to an area hospital where he received medical treatment. The 26-year-old, whose birth name is Montero Lamar Hill, legally has now been implicated with felonies that would result in severe punishment.
In addition to the battery charges, authorities charged Lil Nas X with three counts of battery for injuring a police officer. In addition, he is charged with one count of resisting an executive officer. All four counts against him are felonies – serious charges that would carry hefty penalties if he’s convicted on any of these counts.
The original ticktock Video surveillance footage from the incident shows Lil Nas X strutting down the street. He enjoys striking poses and seems to be in good spirits in general. You can listen to him lament on having just gone to a birthday party right before his arrest.
“Didn’t I tell you to put the phone down? Uh oh, someone’s gonna have to pay for that.” – Lil Nas X
Lil Nas X at the Van Nuys Courthouse in Los Angeles City to answer the charges against him. During this appearance, the former president entered a not guilty plea to all counts that have been brought against him. The legal situation has drawn considerable media attention, given his rapid rise to fame following the release of “Old Town Road” in 2019. The song went straight to number one. It went on to become the longest-running No. 1 in Billboard history.
In the public imagination, his arrest has inspired a maxim — even celebrities should be punished for bad behavior. It calls into question the accountability in our public conduct. As the case unfolds, fans and observers will be watching closely to see how it impacts his career and public image.
