“I'm just asking him (God) why right now. It’s little kids.”
Lil Nas X’s father is opening up about his son’s recent arrest in Los Angeles.
The 26-year-old “Old Town Road” rapper was seen walking down the middle of the street along Ventura Boulevard in nothing but white cowboy boots and white underwear on Aug. 21, per a video by TMZ.
He was later arrested by Los Angeles police officers after he allegedly charged at them while nude, per KABC.
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Lil Nas X (né Montero Hill) was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for a possible overdose before being transferred to jail and charged with four felonies, according to NBC News.
The rapper is being accused of punching an officer in the face twice and is now facing three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of resisting arrest, per the outlet.
He was held in custody over the weekend before being released on bail on Monday morning.
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Lil Nas X’s father, Robert Stafford, shared an update with reporters on Aug. 25 following his son’s release.
“He’s going to get the help that he needs and just keep him in your prayers,” Stafford said, according to People. “Give him the same grace and mercy that God gives everyone.”
Stafford went on to say that his son is in “good spirits” and “doing great mentally.”
“He’s very remorseful for what happened, but it can happen to any family,” he added. “We shed tears, we shed laughter, but he’s in great spirits.”
Lil Nas X breaks his silence after being released from jail
Also on Aug. 25, Lil Nas X took to his Instagram account to share an update himself.
“Ya girl is gonna be okay, y’all,” he said in an Instagram Story — further describing the past four days as “terrifying” before reiterating, “But your girl is gonna be alright.”
Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty on Monday and a hearing is scheduled for Sept. 15, per NBC News. He will either attend four Narcotics Anonymous meetings per week or enroll in an outpatient program.
Despite the conditions of his release, Lil Nas X’s attorney Christine O’Connor says there was no evidence of any drug use in relation to the rapper’s arrest.
O’Connor cited the rapper’s strong community ties and lack of criminal history while talking to the court.
"Assuming the allegations here are true, this is an absolute aberration in this person's life," O’Connor said, per NBC News. "Nothing like this has ever happened to him."
According to People, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in prison for his alleged assault.
In a criminal complaint shared by People, Hill was accused of using unlawful force and violence to inflict injuries on three police officers and made threats against a fourth officer on Aug. 21.
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Lil Nas X’s father was adamant that his son was “absolutely not” using drugs at the time of his arrest.
