Lil Nas X’s father breaks silence on son’s arrest, says rapper is ‘very remorseful’

Lil Nas X’s father Robert Stafford has said that his son is “very remorseful” after being arrested for injuring a police officer and resisting arrest in Los Angeles last week.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, 25 August, Stafford said that Lil Nas X – whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill – is “going to get the help that he needs”.

Stafford said that his son is “very remorseful for what happened” on 21 August but also “in good spirits”.

“He’s going to get the help that he needs, and just keep him in your prayers,” Stafford said.

“Give him the same grace and mercy that God gives everyone.

“He’s doing great mentally. We shed tears, we shed laughter, but he’s in great spirits. He’s gonna be great.”

Asked by reporters whether the “Old Town Road” performer had taken any “illegal drugs” prior to his arrest, Stafford responded: “Absolutely not.”

Last week, the two-time Grammy award-winning artist was filmed by passer-bys allegedly walking along Ventura Boulevard in nothing but white underwear and white cowboy boots.

The 26-year-old appeared to be acting erratically, questioning those who were filming him on whether they would “come to the party”.

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were called and the rapped was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery after allegedly “charging” at officers.

He was taken to hospital for treatment for a possible overdose.

On 25 August, the “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” singer was charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer.

During a court appearance later that day, he pleaded not guilty to the felony charges. His bail was reportedly set at $75,000, with the judge instructing him to attend four Narcotics Anonymous meetings per week, according to PEOPLE. 

TMZ reports he posted bail late on Monday and left jail in a white Jeep.

Speaking to the Associated Press, Lil Nas X’s attorney Attorney Christy O’Connor said that there was no evidence of drugs involved in last week’s incident, and stated that the altercation was an “absolute aberration” from his usual behaviour.

“Assuming the allegations here are true, this is an absolute aberration in this person’s life,” she said. “Nothing like this has ever happened to him.”

If convicted, Lil Nas X could face up to five years in prison.

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