Lil Nas X Appears in Court Seeking Diversion Program for 2025 Police Battery Arrest

Lil Nas X appeared in a Los Angeles court seeking a diversion program for his felony battery case involving an officer following a publicized breakdown.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 14, 2026, 6:28 AM EDT

Source: Page Six

The Motion for Diversion

During the hearing, Hill’s attorney requested a delay to submit a formal motion to transfer the case into an unspecified diversion program. Such programs in California typically allow defendants to seek specialized treatment or counseling in exchange for avoiding a formal conviction on their record. The judge granted the request, scheduling Hill’s next court appearance for April 6, 2026. If the motion is successful, it could significantly alter the trajectory of the four felony charges Hill currently faces, which include battery with injury on a police officer.

Recapping the August 2025 Incident

The charges stem from a chaotic night on Ventura Boulevard last August. LAPD officers initially responded to reports of a "nude man walking in the street." Viral footage from the night reportedly showed Hill roaming in cowboy boots and underwear before stripping entirely. During the ensuing confrontation, Hill allegedly charged at officers and punched one in the face twice. Following his arrest, the singer was transported to a local hospital for a "possible overdose" and was later released on $75,000 bail after pleading not guilty.

A Message of Remorse and Resilience

Following the hearing, Hill addressed reporters and a small crowd of supporters outside the courthouse. "All I wanted to say is to my fans, I really love, and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much," he said. This public display follows a period of relative seclusion for the artist, whose father, Robert Stafford, previously revealed that his son had suffered a significant mental breakdown at the time of the arrest. Stafford told the press in late 2025 that even while in jail, his son was devastated that the public had seen him in such a vulnerable state.