Lil Nas X has addressed his stunning arrest after pleading not responsible to 4 felony expenses, together with battery on a police officer, following a wild incident in Studio Metropolis that left him jailed for 4 days. The 26-year-old “Previous City Highway” rapper, born Montero Hill, was taken into custody early Thursday morning after LAPD responded to a number of calls a few nude man behaving erratically on the street. Viral footage confirmed Lil Nas X wandering in simply underwear and cowboy boots earlier than one other clip surfaced of him totally nude, shouting Nicki Minaj’s “Monster” verse as vehicles handed by.

Authorities allege the rapper turned combative when officers tried to detain him. He was subsequently arrested and charged with three counts of battery in opposition to a police officer and one depend of resisting an government officer. Following his arrest, he was transported to a hospital amid considerations of a potential overdose earlier than being booked into Van Nuys jail, the place he remained over the weekend.

Authorities beforehand famous that whereas behind bars, the rapper stored a low profile, avoiding any disruptions or impromptu performances within the pre-arraignment holding space.

On Monday, Lil Nas X was arraigned, entered a not responsible plea, and was launched on $75,000 bail. If convicted, he might withstand 5 years in jail.

Hours after his launch, Nas took to Instagram Tales to reassure followers about his well-being. “Your lady goes to be OK y’all. OK? She’s going to be alright, she’s going to be alright,” he stated. “Sh-t. That was f-cking terrifying. That was terrifying! That was a terrifying final 4 days, however your lady goes to be alright.”

In a press release, Los Angeles County District Lawyer Nathan J. Hochman pressured the seriousness of the fees: “Attacking cops is greater than only a crime in opposition to these people however a direct menace to public security. Anybody who assaults regulation enforcement will face severe penalties, irrespective of who they’re or how well-known they might be.”

The case is ready to maneuver to a pretrial listening to on September 15.

Nas’ assertion additionally comes simply hours after new stories surfaced detailing the chaotic moments main as much as his arrest. In response to TMZ, when officers arrived, the scenario reportedly escalated. Sources claimed that as Lil Nas X ran towards police, an officer discharged a taser in his path. Whereas it’s unclear if the stun truly made contact, the outlet reported that the weapon was certainly fired in the course of the incident.

The 26-year-old was ultimately subdued and transported to the hospital earlier than being booked into custody later that morning.

Within the wake of the arrest, the rapper’s father, Robert Stafford, additionally addressed the scenario, conveying an apology on his son’s behalf. Stafford instructed reporters that Nas is specializing in “getting all the assistance he must get higher.”

He clarified that regardless of being transported to the hospital on suspicion of a potential overdose, his son shouldn’t be battling drug abuse. As a substitute, Stafford emphasised that the precedence now could be guaranteeing the 26-year-old star has the suitable assist transferring ahead.

When requested about his son’s situation, Stafford reassured followers that “He’s in good spirits. He’s all proper. He’s very remorseful for what occurred,” including that such struggles “can occur to any household.”