Lil Nas X
A Los Angeles judge has approved a request for rapper Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) to enter a mental health diversion program following an incident last summer involving the Los Angeles Police Department.
If successfully completed, the program will lead to the full dismissal of all felony charges against the 26-year-old artist.
Judge Alan Schneider ruled yesterday that Hill’s legal proceedings would be postponed in favor of a two-year treatment program. Under the terms of the “postponement of prosecution probation,” Hill must:
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Adhere strictly to a treatment plan for bipolar disorder.
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Obey all laws and maintain a clean record for two years.
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Refrain from possessing firearms or making threats of violence.
Judge Schneider noted that the court found the August incident to be an “aberration” from Hill’s typical behavior, directly linked to his mental health diagnosis. “When treated, he is much better off, and society is much better off,” the judge stated during the hearing.
The charges stem from an August 2025 arrest in the San Fernando Valley.Witnesses had reported a man walking nearly naked down the street. When LAPD officers arrived at the scene near Ventura Avenue, Hill allegedly charged at them.
Hill faced four felony counts, including three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.
A criminal complaint indicated that three officers sustained injuries during the confrontation.
At the time, photos and videos circulated showing the rapper wearing only white briefs and white boots before the confrontation occurred.
Following the hearing, Hill spoke briefly with Rolling Stone, expressing deep relief.“I’m thankful. Just very thankful,” he said, adding that the situation “could have been much worse.”
The “Old Town Road” and “Montero” singer, who has won two Grammys and reached record-breaking success on the Billboard charts, had previously described the days following his arrest as “terrifying” in a video to his fans.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has not yet provided an official comment on the diversion agreement.If Hill successfully completes the court-mandated treatment by April 2028, the case will be closed and the felony counts cleared from his record.
