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Lil Nas X returns to court on police assault charges

Lil Nas X returns to court on police assault charges

By Lisa Richwine Lil Nas X returns to court on police assault charges LOS ANGELES, – Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday for proceedings related to his August arrest and charges of assaulting police officers. The “Old Town Road” singer had missed a previous court date because he was undergoing inpatient treatment in another state, his lawyers said at the time. Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to four felony charges after authorities said he assaulted police officers who found him walking down a street naked. At a brief hearing on Monday, a judge ordered the musician, whose real name is Montero Hill, to return to court on March 12 when a preliminary hearing date will be set. “As you can see, Montero is doing amazing, doing great, and we’re super happy for him,” attorney Drew Findling told reporters outside the Van Nuys West Courthouse. The singer stood by Findling’s side, clad in a brown jacket, khaki pants and brown cowboy boots. “We’re just looking forward to a …

Rihanna shows off Bad Girl Riri sass by shutting down dumb questions following A$AP Rocky’s legal victory | Hollywood

Rihanna shows off Bad Girl Riri sass by shutting down dumb questions following A$AP Rocky’s legal victory | Hollywood

Singer Rihanna has once again made headlines, this time not for her music, but for her sassy response to the media outside a courtroom. The occasion marked a significant victory for her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, who was found not guilty of firing a handgun at a former friend on a Hollywood street in 2021. Also read: Rihanna says she is ‘thankful’ after boyfriend A$AP Rocky’s not-guilty verdict in felony assault trial A$AP Rocky came to the court with Rihanna in Los Angeles.(REUTERS) Rihanna’s No-Nonsense Response Following the verdict, Rihanna was spotted outside the courtroom, where she was met with a flurry of questions from the media. A video clip of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky emerged on social media, showing the couple outside the courtroom surrounded by a throng of people. In the background, a group of enthusiastic women, likely fans or reporters, cheered and asked Rihanna how she felt about the verdict. With a subtle gesture, Rihanna turned around and raised her hand, signalling for silence and conveying that she and A$AP Rocky were …