Rapper Lil Nas X, who was arrested last week after a bizarre stroll along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, where he was spotted walking in underwear and cowboy boots, was charged Monday with three felony counts of battery against a police officer and a single count of resisting arrest.
The 26-year-old “Old Town Road” singer, whose real name is Montero Hill, appeared in a Van Nuys courtroom late Monday morning and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His bail was set at $75,000 and he was directed to return to court Sept. 15, when a hearing will be scheduled to determine if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial.
Hill was arrested around 6 a.m. Thursday after being spotted walking on Ventura Boulevard in an apparently disoriented state. Video taken by a witness showed him strutting along the street wearing only underwear and cowboy boots, at one point placing an orange traffic cone on his head. Subsequent video showed the singer completely naked.
Police responded to the scene, and according to various reports, the rapper allegedly charged at officers. One report indicated that Hill punched an officer in the face during the struggle.
The rapper was ultimately arrested and taken to a hospital, amid concerns he may have been suffering from an overdose. He was being held without bail.