At a Van Nuys court hearing for Lil Nas X on Monday morning, the rapper was not in attendance as attorneys confirmed that he is seeking treatment in another state.

Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, faces felony charges related to an Aug. 21 incident where police officers allege that they were assaulted by Hill when they confronted him as he strolled in the middle of Ventura Boulevard.

"You heard the treatment word," attorney Drew Findling said outside of court on Monday as he spoke to reporters. "We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint – but most importantly for his wellbeing."

Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty Aug.25 to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest

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