
2025, August 30 United States
Hill was initially arrested in Los Angeles on August 21, 2025. The incident started after police responded to reports of a man walking nude in the street on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. Upon arrival, police stated that Hill charged at the officers and allegedly struck one of them twice in the face. He was then taken into custody on suspicion of battery on a police officer. He was hospitalized briefly for a possible overdose before being booked at a county jail. He "spent the weekend in jail" before appearing in court to acknowledge the charges on Monday, according to People Magazine.
Lil Nas X was believed to have possibly been experiencing a mental health crisis or under the influence, though those details are not confirmed. Months prior to the incident, he disclosed on social media that the previous few years had been particularly "difficult" for him. He was quoted saying: "I'm just now, like arriving to this place of feeling confidence in myself and what I'm doing. And I'm trying to make sure I put intention towards my music and my vision and the creativity of it all."
Hill's bail was set at $75,000. He would be required to attend Narcotics Anonymous in the event of his release.