American Entertainment News: Lil Nas X’s Father Shares Heart-Wrenching Jail Visit After Son’s Public Breakdown
In a deeply emotional revelation, Robert Stafford—the father of American music sensation Lil Nas X—has spoken out about the heartbreaking experience of visiting his son in jail following a highly publicized emotional episode in Los Angeles
The 26-year-old artist, best known for his hit Old Town Road, was taken into custody last week after reportedly undressing completely in a crowded area and allegedly engaging in a physical altercation with law enforcement. He was detained for four days before being granted release.
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Stafford recounted the overwhelming sorrow he felt upon seeing his son behind a glass partition during the visit, describing it as a moment that left him in tears.
“I went to visit him in jail, and as soon as I walked through that door, I couldn’t do anything but cry,” Stafford said.
“To see my baby boy on the other side of that glass… we shed tears with each other for a minute.”
The heartbroken dad also revealed the emotional message Lil Nas X—born Montero Hill—asked him to share with the world.
“When I went to visit, he asked me to… ‘Tell everybody I’m sorry they saw me like that.’ Even in that moment, he was apologizing to people for something he was going through,” Stafford shared.
Despite the tough moment, the father comforted his son with words of encouragement.
“What you’re going through is normal. We all have breakdowns every now and then. The difference is, yours played out in the public eye,” he said.
Shortly after his release, Lil Nas X took to Instagram to reassure fans he was doing better.
“Your girl is gonna be OK, y’all,” he said in a short clip, adding that the days in jail were “terrifying,” but he was grateful to be out and ready to heal.
The rapper is now facing four felony charges, including three counts of battery with injury on a police officer.
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