Lil Nas X Assault Case to Be Dropped After Mental Health Program

A judge has agreed to dismiss a misdemeanor assault case against musician Lil Nas X. The decision is conditional on the artist completing a mental health counseling program. The case stems from an incident in Los Angeles last year. The singer, whose legal name is Montero Hill, was arrested for alleged assault. In court, the judge noted Hill's behavior at the time of his arrest was "aberrant from his normal conduct." This observation supported the alternative resolution. If Hill successfully finishes the mental health program, the charges will be formally dismissed. The specific details and duration of the required counseling were not disclosed.