Lil Nas X appears in court for battery charge months after 2025 arrest

Lil Nas X arrives at Los Angeles courthouse smiling as he attends hearing over battery of a peace officer charge

Lil Nas X appeared at a Los Angeles courthouse on Thursday for a scheduled hearing related to a battery of a peace officer charge stemming from his 2025 arrest.

The rapper, known for hits such as Old Town Road and MONTERO (Call Me by Your Name), arrived at the courthouse dressed in a light gray suit paired with a blue tie. Photographs taken outside the building showed the artist smiling as he walked up the courthouse steps alongside his attorney, Christy O’Connor.

🚨Leaving the hearing this Thursday, Lil Nas X sends a message to his fans.

“All I wanted to say to my fans is that I really love and miss you guys (…) I can’t wait to get back to you.” pic.twitter.com/DRiCoV2ywt

— Thierry 💫🐯 (@tierry_siilva) March 12, 2026

#PHOTOS : @LilNasX durant son audience aujourd’hui au Palais de Justice de Los Angeles. 📸🤍 pic.twitter.com/Xhx9ebfvLq

— Lil Nas X France (@LilNasXFR) March 12, 2026

The legal case relates to an incident that occurred in August 2025 in Los Angeles, when the rapper was arrested and booked at the Van Nuys Jail. Authorities previously stated that officers responded to a situation in which the performer was reportedly behaving erratically.

According to earlier law enforcement reports, the artist allegedly removed his clothing and lunged toward an officer during the encounter. He was later transported to a hospital for medical evaluation following concerns about a possible drug overdose.

Following the arrest, Lil Nas X was charged with four felony counts related to the incident. The rapper has pleaded not guilty to the charges. After the arrest, he also entered an inpatient treatment facility outside California.

If convicted, the performer could face a potential sentence of up to five years in state prison, according to reports surrounding the case.

The hearing marks the latest development in the ongoing legal proceedings involving the Grammy-winning artist, whose career rose rapidly in 2019 with the record-breaking success of Old Town Road. Further court dates and legal updates are expected as the case continues to move through the judicial process.