Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, posts an Instagram video update describing his mental health progress and treatment following an incident that led to his arrest in 2025. Multiple outlets report that the episode was tied to allegations involving Los Angeles police officers and resulted in criminal charges. Accounts differ on some specifics, but they consistently say the matter was eventually handled through a mental-health-related diversion. According to the reports, a judge granted him mental health diversion in spring 2026, after which he was released. In the new video, Lil Nas X says he has been in rehab for several months and has since returned home, spending time with family and friends in Atlanta and Los Angeles. He also says he is “feeling better” and that there is “less fear in my heart.” Several outlets add that he is also preparing new music as he continues his recovery and treatment, which includes therapy, while largely staying out of public view over the past year.