Lil Nas X has reason to smile after a Los Angeles County judge suspended his LAPD battery case.
The rapper, born Montero Hill, received the good news on Monday, April 6, during a hearing at the Van Nuys Courthouse in Los Angeles.
Hill listened intently as defense attorney Christy O’Connor told the judge her client underwent two months of inpatient treatment at a facility in Arizona for bipolar disorder and is doing much better.
“Every week, he meets with his psychologist who prescribed medication for his mental health condition,” O’Connor said.
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The defense attorney said getting arrested was “very humiliating” for the rapper and he immediately sought treatment.
“He voluntarily checked himself into The Meadows,” O’Connor told the judge, noting that the “Industry Baby” artist was eager to get help after he was recorded strutting down Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City neighborhood of L.A. in the early morning hours of Aug. 21, 2025.
TMZ obtained video of Hill singing, dancing, and walking in the middle of the street around 4 a.m. The viral video showed he was wearing nothing but white underwear and cowboy boots.
Footage later uploaded to X, showed the rapper fully nude after removing his underpants and shoes. Concerned residents called 911 and reported a “nude man walking in the street.”
LAPD officers alleged the Grammy-winning performer charged at them. He was subdued, transported to an area hospital for a possible overdose, and placed under arrest.
Prosecutors slapped Hill with four felony charges — three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. The rapper pleaded not guilty.
During Monday’s hearing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Alan K. Schneider granted a defense motion for mental health diversion, and praised Hill for adhering to his treatment plan.
“He does appear to be doing very well,” Schneider said.
The judge suspended the criminal case against Hill for two years, and said the case will ultimately be dismissed as long as he meets the following court requirements:
-Continues to undergo tests for mental health issues
-Takes any and all medications
-Attends weekly sessions with a psychologist
-Meets with a psychiatrist once every three months
-Does not own any weapons
-Does not use any threats of violence
-Makes restitution in an amount to be determined at a later court date.
The judge said Hill had waived his right to a speedy trial in order to comply with the diversion program.
When asked if he understood the court’s requirements for the case to be dismissed, Hill responded: “Yes, your honor.”
As he walked out of the courthouse, a small contingent of reporters and photographers followed the rapper and his attorney to a waiting SUV.
Asked how he was feeling, he smiled, gave a thumbs up, and said: “Thankful.”
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