Lil Nas X, best known for his record-breaking hit “Old Town Road,” has been arrested in Los Angeles and is now facing four felony charges, per people.com. The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was taken into custody on August 21.
According to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, Hill was charged on Monday with three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. The specific details surrounding the incident that led to the charges have not yet been released to the public.
This legal development comes as a shock to fans and the music industry, as the artiste has maintained a high-profile public image since his breakout success. His viral song “Old Town Road,” which famously fused country and hip-hop, dominated the charts and earned him widespread acclaim.
Hill’s arraignment is scheduled for Monday in Van Nuys, where he is expected to enter a plea. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for his career and public standing.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.