{"id":44921,"date":"2025-08-26T18:58:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/lil-nas-x-says-his-arrest-was-f-king-terrifying\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T18:58:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:58:15","slug":"lil-nas-x-says-his-arrest-was-f-king-terrifying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicianvoice.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/26\/lil-nas-x-says-his-arrest-was-f-king-terrifying\/","title":{"rendered":"Lil Nas X Says His Arrest Was ‘F–king Terrifying’"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lil Nas X<\/a>\u00a0has shared his first statement since he was apprehended in downtown Los Angeles, hospitalized and arrested last Thursday (Aug. 21).<\/p>\n

The “Old Town Road” singer, who has scored several more hits since his country-leaning debut, hopped on Instagram Stories to assure fans that he’ll be okay after the incident.<\/p>\n

“Your girl is gonna be okay, y’all. She’s gonna be alright,” he\u00a0says in the video.<\/p>\n

Though he put on a brave face, the singer didn’t shy away from admitting how tough his time in the hospital and jail was.<\/p>\n

“That was f–king terrifying,” he continues.<\/p>\n

“That was a terrifying last four days,” Lil Nas X reiterates. “But your girl is gonna be alright.”<\/p>\n

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Lil Nas X Arrest Statement<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Lil Nas X, Instagram<\/dd>\n

What Happened to Lil Nas X?<\/h3>\n

Last Thursday, TMZ broke the news<\/a> that Lil Nas X had been apprehended by police and hospitalized.<\/p>\n

Officers responded after Lil Nas X was strolling down the streets of L.A. in just underwear and cowboy boots. He had some conversations with passers-by, and even put a traffic cone on his head at one point, according to video filmed by those who saw him.<\/p>\n

Some spectators suspected that drugs, alcohol or mental distress might have factored into the situation.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/em>: Lil Nas X Arrested After Hospital Stay<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

After he was released from the hospital, Lil Nas X was booked into jail.<\/p>\n

He allegedly charged at a police officer and even punched one, according to a report<\/a> from TMZ. He was arrested on battery charges and stayed in jail over the weekend, due to the fact that he had to wait until Monday for arraignment.<\/p>\n

How Many Charges\u00a0Is Lil Nas X Facing?<\/h3>\n

When he went before a judge on Monday (Aug. 25), Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to four felony charges.<\/p>\n

Those include three counts of battery with injury to a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. His bail was set at $75,000.<\/p>\n

His court date also brought some new details to light about his arrest: According to reports, Lil Nas X was fully naked by the time he was arrested by officers.<\/p>\n

Also on Monday, the singer’s father Robert Stafford told reporters that Lil Nas X was “very remorseful for what occurred” leading up to his arrest.<\/p>\n

Read More<\/em>: Lil Nas X’s Father Says He Wasn’t on Drugs Before Arrest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Stafford also said his son “absolutely” did “not” take illegal drugs before the incident. Defense attorney Christine O’Connor also said there was no evidence of drug involvement.<\/p>\n

“He’s going to get the help he needs and just keep him in your prayers,” Stafford told TMZ. “Give him the same grace and mercy that God gives everyone.”<\/p>\n

Could Lil Nas X Go to Jail?<\/h3>\n

If convicted on his charges, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n

His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15.<\/p>\n

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Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n