Rapper Lil Nas X's assault charges, which previously carried a potential five-year prison sentence for police battery and resisting arrest, will be dropped if he successfully completes a mental health program.

A judge has ruled that the assault case against musician Lil Nas X will be dismissed if he successfully completes a mental health program, noting that his behavior during last year's arrest in Los Angeles was 'aberrant from his normal conduct'.

It follows his arrest while wandering the streets of Los Angeles last August The post Lil Nas X issues statement after court appearance, tips Radiohead busker $100 appeared first on NME.

Lil Nas X looks much better months after he was arrested while wandering through Los Angeles naked last year ... all smiles while walking into a courthouse Thursday.

Musician Lil Nas X's assault case is set to be dismissed if he successfully completes a mental health program, following his arrest in Los Angeles last year for behavior deemed 'aberrant' by the judge.

The Grammy-winning artist was arrested in August and faces a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.

Lil Nas X has entered a mental health program, a move intended to lead to the dropping of charges against him for allegedly attacking police.

Celebrities celebrating birthdays during the week of April 5-11 include actor Paul Rudd, 'Twilight' actor Kristen Stewart, and musician Lil Nas X.

"I really love and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much," the artist, born Montero Hill, said in a brief statement to fans outside