Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Battery and Resisting Arrest Charges

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Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested on August 21, 2025, in Studio City. The charges stem from an incident where Hill allegedly charged at officers who approached him on Ventura Boulevard. Hill's father, Robert Stafford, spoke to reporters outside the courthouse, stating that his son is remorseful and will seek help.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest on August 25, 2025.
  • Hill was arrested on August 21, 2025, after allegedly charging at police officers on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City.
  • Bail was originally set at $300,000 but was reduced to $75,000 due to Hill's lack of prior convictions and non-flight risk status.
  • Hill's father, Robert Stafford, expressed his son's remorse and stated that he will seek help.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident around 5:50 a.m. on August 21, 2025.
  • Lil Nas X, also known as Montero Lamar Hill, won Grammy awards in 2020 for best pop duo/group performance and best music video for his song "Old Town Road" with Billy Ray Cyrus.

Statistics:

  • Bail was reduced from $300,000 to $75,000 due to Hill's non-flight risk status.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department responded to the incident on August 21, 2025, around 5:50 a.m.
  • Lil Nas X won two Grammy awards in 2020 for "Old Town Road" with Billy Ray Cyrus.

Sources:

  • [Hill Motion, LLC (2025, August 25) Memorandum of legal research.]
  • [Unknown (2025, August 25) Memorandum of legal research.]
  • [Los Angeles Police Department]