Father of Lil Nas X shares emotional account of prison visit: "Tears rain down"
In a shocking turn of events, American singer-songwriter Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, found himself in hot water last week. On August 21, 2025, the 'Old Town Road' hitmaker was arrested in Los Angeles after a bizarre incident on Ventura Boulevard.
According to international media reports, Lil Nas X was seen driving around in only his underwear and cowboy boots. The authorities who responded to the scene realized that he was showing signs of overdose. After resisting authorities when approached by police officers, he was arrested and taken to the hospital.
The charges against Lil Nas X stem from this incident. He was charged with three counts of assault on law enforcement officers and one count of resisting arrest. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.
Following his arrest, Lil Nas X was released from prison after posting a $77,000 bail on August 25. As a precautionary measure, the judge ordered him to attend four weekly meetings of Narcotics Anonymous.
Robert Stafford, the father of Lil Nas X, visited him in prison. In an interview with The Sunday Times, he revealed that he told his son that what he was going through was normal and that everyone has mental breakdowns from time to time.
Lil Nas X expressed remorse for the incident and asked his father to apologize to people who saw him in his current state. During the court hearing, he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The details of the incident were previously reported on August 29, in an interview with The Sunday Times by Robert Stafford. Lil Nas X will return to court for a hearing on September 15.
This incident has sent shockwaves through the music industry, with many fans and fellow artists expressing their support for Lil Nas X during this difficult time. It serves as a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to mental health struggles.
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