Lil Nas X breaks silence on ‘terrifying’ arrest in Los Angeles

Lil Nas X. Photo / Nina Westervelt, The New York Times

Lil Nas X has spoken about his recent arrest, assuring fans he will “be all right” after being released on bail earlier this week.

The rapper shared an Instagram story on August 26 telling supporters, “your girl is gonna be okay, y’all”.

The musician, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in Los Angeles, US, on August 22 for four felony offences.

He spent the weekend in jail before being released yesterday on bail of US$75,000 ($128,000).

In the story, Hill said the past four days had been “terrifying”, but “your girl’s gonna be alright”.

The BBC reports the 26-year-old allegedly attacked three police officers as authorities responded to reports of a naked man on Ventura Boulevard.

Hill pleaded not guilty to the felony charges, with his next hearing date set for September 15.

He faces up to five years in prison if found guilty.

Lil Nas X is best known for his Grammy-winning song Old Town Road, which features Billy Ray Cyrus. Photo / Lil Nas X

Several videos circulating before the Grammy winner’s arrest showed him wandering Los Angeles streets in a state of undress.

In a clip shared by TMZ, Hill appears to rap a Kanye West song while completely nude.

He was initially taken to hospital as authorities believed he may have been experiencing a drug overdose.

Hill’s father said drugs were “absolutely not” involved, the Guardian reports.

The star is best known for the 2018 viral hit Old Town Road, a collaboration with country music star Billy Ray Cyrus.

He was the first openly gay man to win a Country Music Association Award.