The Grammy-winning musician, born Montero Hill, appeared in a Los Angeles County courtroom Monday and was granted entry into a mental health diversion program. The judge found that his arrest last August, for allegedly battering three police officers, was “aberrant from his normal conduct.” The court determined the incident was linked to the artist’s subsequent diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and so long as he complies with his treatment plan and obeys all laws for the next two years, the case will be dismissed, Judge Alan Schneider said.
“When treated, he is much better off, and society is much better off,” the judge said, adding that Hill “appears to be doing very well.” The judge said Hill may not possess weapons or threaten any violence during the two-year program.
“I’m thankful. Just very thankful,” Hill told Rolling Stoneoutside the courtroom after the hearing. “It could have been much worse.”
As he left the courthouse, Hill, 26, said he was “just going through the flow of life.” Asked about his treatment, he added, “I’m here, baby.”
Hill’s defense lawyer, Christy O’Connor, told the court that Hill voluntarily checked himself into The Meadows treatment hospital in Arizona after his arrest and received nearly two months of inpatient care that was “absolutely successful.” He has since transitioned to what she described as a “pretty rigorous mental health regimen,” including weekly sessions with a psychotherapist and appointments with a psychiatrist every three months. She said the incident last summer was highly public and “humiliating,” and that Hill is committed to his ongoing care.
“Hopefully, I’ll never see you again, except on a stage,” Deputy District Attorney Jodi Taksar said to Hill as they walked out of the courtroom. The court set a progress report hearing for July 29, but Hill will not need to appear in person.
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Pleasently suprised at rhis common sense approach
Guy with the guitar had vibes and Lil Nas noticed lol
Why did I initially think he was walking out of a CVS
Shoutout to the guy on the guitar playing Parachute!!
On a serious note, wow. What happened.
I hope that more people can have access to things like this, but I am happy he did! I just wish money wasn’t such a large factor, and I hope he’s okay.
Wishing him nothing but the best.
Hope he can make a comeback in 2-3 years. Dude is super talented. Glad he has this opportunity to focus on himself. Definitely the kind of program that should be available to more people.
Glad to see him holding his head up high <3
I’m happy he was given the space to deal with his health in private. It’s been a while since the incident and I haven’t really heard in detail from him or others on what happened. He didn’t have to go on a humiliation tour of magazines and televised news like it would have been certainly pushed back in the day.
I was always a fan, he looks happy, so I’m happy!
i want him to be happy
this happening the day after Easter he really is J Christ
He’s so talented and seems like a genuinely kind person. I’m so happy with this verdict!
Wow, he’s nicely dressed for once. Looks good.
really hope he gets the help he needs and deserves, AND stays consistent in bettering himself
thank GOD he seems like such a genuinely good person
I will always be rooting for you lil nas x!
Good on Nas. Looking forward to his next project.
he looks good, i’ve been missing that smile 🙂
Not to be too parasocial but I love him & I wish the best for him 💕
He always looks like he’s walking on a warm breeze
True. Just going through life’s ups and downs. Wishing him well. 🩷
I’m glad this was the outcome, I hope he continues to get better. I wish this was how things like this played out more often vs just throwing mentally unwell people in prisons and offering them little to no help
I’m so glad these comments are supportive. I’m also rooting for him, I hope he continues to make music.