Lil Nas X is finally out of the slammer and more has been revealed about his encounter with police officers during his viral naked stroll.
The rapper is out on bail after being charged with four felony counts, three for battery on police officers with injury and one for resisting arrest, following a wild early morning incident on Ventura Boulevard.
According to TMZ, law enforcement sources allege that Lil Nas X was completely nude in Studio City when police approached him. Officers say he charged at them without warning, resulting in physical altercations with multiple officers. One reportedly suffered a head abrasion, another injured his hand, and a third experienced a back sprain severe enough to require hospital treatment and a week off duty.
Despite the chaos, sources confirm that no tasers were used during the arrest. Instead, officers used what was described in police radio transmissions as a “firm grip” to bring Lil Nas X under control.
On Monday, he appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to all charges. His attorney, Christy O’Connor, called the incident “an aberration” and said he has no history of drug use. His father also asked the public to show grace and pray for his son.
The rapper was released after posting a $75,000 bond and must now attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings and seek outpatient treatment. His next court date is scheduled for September 15th.
