Lil Nas X To Stay in Inpatient Program as Los Angeles Felony Case Moves Forward

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At a brief hearing in Van Nuys on Monday, a Los Angeles County judge allowed Lil Nas X to remain in an inpatient treatment program out of state while his felony case proceeds. The Grammy winner, born Montero Hill, did not appear; his attorneys told the court he has entered treatment and is complying with release conditions.

“We’re doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint — but most importantly, for his well-being,” defense attorney Drew Findling said outside the courthouse, reiterating that Hill is surrounded by “an amazing family” and support team.

Judge Shellie Samuels modified Hill’s release terms to permit him to stay in treatment out of state, with the understanding that the arrangement will be revisited if his status changes to outpatient. The court kept his next appearance on the calendar for Nov. 18, 2025.

Lil Nas X seeking inpatient “treatment" of an undisclosed nature after his arrest and felony charges last month

“We’re doing what is best for [him] from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint, but most importantly, for his well-being," lawyer Drew Findling says pic.twitter.com/zufDW0Vwgx

— Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) September 15, 2025

Hill is charged with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer stemming from an Aug. 21 encounter in Studio City. Police said they were called to Ventura Boulevard around dawn after reports that a man was walking in the street wearing only underwear and boots. In a complaint cited by multiple outlets, prosecutors allege Hill used “force and violence” that injured three officers and attempted, “by means of threats and violence,” to deter a fourth officer from doing his duty.

US rapper, Lil Nas X arrested into custody, following a suspected drug overdose incident, where he was seen almost naked on the streets of Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/1wIJ4JgYaW

— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 22, 2025

Hill pleaded not guilty on Aug. 25. That day, a judge set $75,000 bail — down from an initial amount of $300,000 after the court noted he had no prior convictions and was not considered a flight risk — and ordered him to attend four Narcotics Anonymous meetings per week while on release, according to reports. Police initially said Hill was transported to a hospital after his arrest for a possible overdose; Hill’s father, Robert Stafford, told reporters his son did not take illegal drugs and asked for “grace and mercy” as the family sought help. Defense lawyer Christy O’Connor told the court, per the Associated Press, that the episode, even “assuming the allegations here are true,” would be “an absolute aberration” in Hill’s life.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has said the charges carry a potential sentence of up to five years in state prison if there is a conviction. As in all criminal cases, the charges are allegations; Hill is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

After he was released from custody on Aug. 25, Hill posted a brief message of reassurance on Instagram Stories, describing the previous four days as “terrifying” but adding, “your girl is gonna be all right.”

Billboard News: Lil Nas X rounded up all of his new friends for one star-studded run through of "Old Town Road" at the 2020 #Grammys. #BillboardNews pic.twitter.com/4Jet9YIb8W

— billboard (@billboard) January 27, 2020

The treatment update arrives at a complex moment for one of pop’s most visible young stars. Hill broke through globally with “Old Town Road,” winning two Grammys in 2020 with Billy Ray Cyrus and later earning a CMA award for the collaboration — milestones that made him a rare Gen-Z, openly gay Black artist operating at the center of mainstream pop. Monday’s ruling keeps the criminal case moving while prioritizing care, a balance Judge Samuels underscored from the bench.

Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine Announce 2026 R&B Lovers Tour

Art for the R&B Lovers Tour featuring Keith Sweat (center), Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine. The trek runs Feb. 13–June 20, 2026.

The classic slow-jam era is back onstage. Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine are sharing one bill next year, plotting an 18-city R&B Lovers Tour that opens Feb. 13, 2026, in Norfolk, Va., and closes June 20 in Detroit, Mich.

Presale tickets begin Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. local time; the general on-sale is Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. local time. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster and venue sites. The run is produced by Post Road Entertainment, a subsidiary of North American Entertainment Group. (Lineup subject to change; venues will post city-specific links and showtimes.)

The package functions like a quick history of modern R&B performed by the people who wrote it. Sweat—an early New Jack Swing force whose “Twisted” and “Nobody” became cross-format staples—anchors the night. Joe brings quiet-storm glide on “I Wanna Know” and “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do).” Dru Hill supply the church-trained stacks that powered “In My Bed” and “Never Make a Promise.” Ginuwine rounds it out with Timbaland-era bounce on “Pony,” plus slow-burners “Differences” and “So Anxious.” Expect full songs, live vocals and the kind of call-and-response that turns large rooms into choir lofts.

The first announced itinerary: Feb. 13 Norfolk, Va.; Feb. 14 Atlantic City, N.J.; Feb. 15 Greensboro, N.C.; Feb. 21 Birmingham, Ala.; March 20 Charlotte, N.C.; March 28 San Diego, Calif.; April 3 Kansas City, Mo.; April 4 St. Louis, Mo.; April 10 Huntsville, Ala.; April 11 Biloxi, Miss.; April 17 Orlando, Fla.; April 18 Jacksonville, Fla.; May 8 Baltimore, Md.; May 9 Washington, D.C.; June 5 Baton Rouge, La.; June 12 Fort Worth, Texas; June 19 Chicago, Ill.; June 20 Detroit, Mich. Detroit’s Fox Theatre lists the finale at 8 p.m., with Comerica Bank as presenting partner.

If 2024 found Sweat flirting with farewell language, 2026 casts him as curator—pairing his New Jack foundation with Joe’s satin polish, Dru Hill’s group dynamics and Ginuwine’s crossover spark. For one night in each city, the lineage is audible: swing to satin to harmony to bounce, sung back at full volume.

Miles Davis Catalog to Reservoir in Deal Worth $40 Million to $60 Million

FILE — From left, Tommy Potter, Charlie Parker, Max Roach (partially obscured), Miles Davis and Duke Jordan perform at the Three Deuces in New York. Reservoir Media says it has acquired Davis’ publishing catalog and will partner with the estate on recording-income and name-and-likeness rights ahead of his 2026 centennial. (William P. Gottlieb/Library of Congress)

Reservoir Media has acquired Miles Davis’publishing catalog and reached a deal to participate in income from his recordings, the company and the Davis estate said Tuesday. The agreement also includes a partnership on name and likeness ahead of the trumpet legend’s 100th birthday in 2026.

The estate — overseen by Davis’ daughter Cheryl Davis, his son Erin Davis and his nephew and longtime collaborator Vincent Wilburn Jr., with general manager Darryl Porter and attorney Jeff Biederman — said the partnership is designed to expand access to the music and present it with context on modern platforms. “We are so pleased to begin this new chapter of Miles’ legacy,” Erin Davis said. Wilburn added that Reservoir’s approach shows “real respect for Miles — his music, his style and his cultural impact.”

Financial terms were not disclosed. The New York Times reported the price was estimated in the $40 million to $60 million range.

Reservoir said it will help shape a yearlong centennial campaign featuring brand collaborations, special programming and live events. Projects in motion include “Miles & Juliette,” a feature film about Davis’ 1949 Paris romance with Juliette Gréco being developed with River Road Entertainment and Mick Jagger’s Jagged Films; a new international symphonic production that pairs archival footage with original orchestrations; and an M.E.B. (formerly Miles Electric Band) tour that includes a four-night Miles Davis Centennial Celebration at SFJAZZ in March 2026.

The company emphasized stewardship rather than reinvention. Reservoir founder and CEO Golnar Khosrowshahi called Davis “one of the most influential musicians of all time” and said the plan is to “showcase Miles’ brilliance to new audiences” during the centennial. David Hoffman, Reservoir’s vice president of A&R and marketing, described Davis as “a blueprint for musicians and creatives of all kinds.”

The deal arrives with an important clarification on recorded music: Sony Music retains ownership of the masters for Davis’ classic 1955-85 output. Reservoir’s agreement covers publishing and participation in the estate’s recording-related income, alongside the name and likeness collaboration. That structure will guide how reissues, syncs and new presentations unfold during the centennial push.

Davis’ catalog remains a living force. “Kind of Blue” is certified five times platinum and is preserved by the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, as is “Bitches Brew,” which was added to the registry in 2025. Recent estate projects — notably the Emmy-winning documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” and the traveling exhibition “We Want Miles” — point to a centennial built around context as much as celebration.