Lil Nas X wants fans to know he is thinking about them and appreciates their support.
The rapper sent an emotional message to supporters on Thursday, March 12, after a hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse in Los Angeles.
“To my fans, I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much,” he said. “I can’t wait to be back hugging you guys.”
The Grammy-winning artist, born Montero Hill, appeared in court for a preliminary hearing following his August 2025 arrest for walking down an L.A. street wearing nothing but underwear and cowboy boots.
The Los Angeles Police Department alleged he resisted arrest and the “Industry Baby” artist was charged with four felonies — three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.
The rapper’s lawyers said at a previous hearing he was undergoing treatment, but stressed there was no evidence drugs were involved in the August incident.
On Thursday, Lil Nas X looked healthy and upbeat. He wore a beige suit and paid close attention as the hearing got underway.
His attorney, Christy O’Connor, asked the judge for a delay as she awaits an “expert report,” and the request was granted.
The judge set an April 6 court date and said the rapper would remain free on bond. The judge asked Lil Nas X if he agreed to the new court date and he responded, “Yes.”
Before leaving the courthouse, the rapper walked over to street performer Jensen Pawley, 39, and asked him to play the same song he say him performing earlier in the morning.
Pawley said he couldn’t remember which song it was, because he had been outside playing his guitar for over an hour.
Instead, he played “Lucky” by Radiohead. Lil Nas X gave him a $100 tip and applauded at the end of the song.
Pawley beamed with pride and told reporters, “It’s a great moment any time I get someone to nod or smile.”
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