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A judge in California has granted rapper Lil Nas X entry into a mental health diversion programme, after he was arrested for attacking police officers while wandering nearly naked through the streets of Los Angeles last August.
The judge told the Grammy-winning artist real name Montero Lamar Hill, at a hearing on Monday that the charges may be quashed, if he completes the programme and obeys all laws for the next two years.
Lil Nas X was arrested late at night on Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, wearing only underpants and cowboy boots. He was charged with attacking a police officer and resisting arrest.
He was also taken to hospital due to concerns about a possible overdose.
His felony charges mean that he is facing up to five years in prison, if found guilty and if he fails to complete the judge-ordered treatment.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges last year.
The Old Town Road rapper was diagnosed with bipolar disorder following the incident.
