Lil Nas X has broken his silence after strolling down a Los Angeles street nude, getting arrested, and spending four days in jail for alleged battery on a police officer during his arrest.
The rapper posted a video message on social media Tuesday, Aug. 26, a day after he appeared in court and was released on $75,000 bail.
“Your girl is gonna be ok, ya’ll,” he said in an Instagram story. “She’s going to be alright. Shit, that was f–king terrifying. That was terrifying. That was a terrifying last four days, but your girl is going to be alright.”
The 26-year-old performer was recorded walking along Ventura Boulevard wearing only white underwear and white boots at 4 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21, as previously reported.
Video obtained by TMZ showed him singing, dancing, and posing in the middle of the street. People living in the area called 911 and reported a “nude man walking in the street.”
A video later posted to social media showed him completely nude and yelling the lyrics to a Nicki Minaj.
Responding officers said Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, charged at them and resisted arrest.
Police believe he may have been under the influence of drugs. The “Industry Baby” rapper was taken into custody and transported to a hospital amid concerns that he may have been suffering from an overdose.
But in court at his arraignment Monday, his attorney argued there was no evidence drugs were involved, at least not until blood tests taken at the hospital come back.
Hill pleaded not guilty to four felony charges — three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting executive officer — during his Aug. 25 court appearance.
The “Old Town Road” artist was released from jail after posting bail, and was ordered to attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
Following his release, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman issued a statement calling the rapper a “threat to public safety.”
If convicted as charged, the Grammy-winning artist faces up to five years in state prison.
Hill is due back in court on Sept. 15 for another hearing.
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