Rapper Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty Monday to four charges following his arrest last week in Los Angeles.
The "Old Town Road" singer, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, appeared in-person at the Van Nuys Courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday afternoon to enter his not guilty plea, according to Los Angeles ABC station KABC.
The 26-year-old rapper was charged earlier in the day with three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. All four counts are felony charges, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office.
MORE: Sources say Lil Nas X arrested, hospitalized after video shows him roaming LA streets nearly nakedABC News has reached out to reps for Lil Nas X for comment.
Lil Nas X was arrested and taken to a hospital on Aug. 21 after he was seen roaming down a street in Los Angeles, nearly naked, sources told ABC News at the time.
Video shared by TMZ Hip Hop on the day of his arrest shows Lil Nas X walking in nothing but white cowboy boots and his underwear.
In the video, he sings and interacts with the person filming, saying, "Didn't I tell you to put the phone down? Uh oh, someone's gonna have to pay for that."
Lil Nas X reveals why it was 'terrifying' for him to come out publiclyThe "Montero" artist can also be heard in the video making comments about being at a party as he struts down the street and strikes a pose.
Lil Nas X makes waves with emotionally charged debut album 'Montero'Lil Nas X has not commented publicly on his arrest.
The rapper rose to fame with his 2019 song "Old Town Road," which became the longest-running No. 1 in Billboard history.
He is known for his unique musical style, which blends hip-hop, pop and country influences.
