lil nas xDad, Robert Staffordhas already shouted out that the rapper was arrested and denied that his son was using drugs before running away with police.
Stafford was stopped by reporters when he left court in Van Nuys, California on Monday, August 25, and asked if Lil Nas X, 26, had taken any “illegal drugs” before hospitalization and arrest last week.
“Absolutely not,” Stafford replied.
Stafford also said his son’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill Found his underwear wandering the streets and tried to beat an officer while facing an officer on Thursday, August 21. Little NAS X was transferred to the hospital by police for treatment. After his release, he was charged and booked.
Los Angeles County District Attorney “Industry Baby” rapper charged with four felony crimesincluding three counts of assault by a police officer and one count of resisting arrest. NBC News. Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty.
“He is very regretful about what happened, but any family can happen. He will get the help he needs,” Stafford told reporters. “Just let him pray. Give him the same grace and mercy as God gives to all.”
Stafford added that Lil Nas X “had done a good job in spirit” and said the first conversation since their arrest was “good”.
He continued: “We shed tears, we shed laughter, but he was energetic.”

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Apex / MegaLil Nas X’s bond is set at $75,000, attorney Drew Discovers Confirmed outside the court.
“He will build this bond. He will go out today,” Finlin said.
Lil Nas X is ordered to attend four anonymous meetings per week, and the judge sets his pre-trial date as September 15.
“We are doing due diligence to address this young man,” Finlin continued. “I mean, obviously, Mr. Hill has a great career, 26 years old, and has never had a lifetime of trouble because [attorney] Christie [O’Connor] So in court it is eloquent that we are going to solve all the problems. ”

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Frederic J. Brown-Pool/Getty ImagesFindling added that Lil Nas X’s legal team will do this “as soon as possible”.
When asked about Lil Nas X’s “what happened” then Findling said: “Don’t forget that he is 26 years old, so it’s not uncommon for such things. Especially when you have pressure to be internationally recognized like him, we’re going to do our best to get these things done and we’re going to do our best and the best way is to have him and his team revolve around a group of people…our family and his family, and his family. Support him.”

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