Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X , born Montero Hill, appeared in a California courtroom Monday after his arrest in August and subsequent release from an inpatient treatment program at an undisclosed facility in another state.

The “Old Town Road” musician, born Montero Hill, walked into the courtroom smiling but did not make any statements at the brief hearing, where a judge signed a protective order covering the transfer of discovery in the criminal case. A follow-up hearing was set for March 12.

“As you can see, Montero is doing amazing, doing great, and we’re super happy for him,” defense lawyer Drew Findling said as Hill left the courthouse with his legal team, including defense lawyer Christy O’Connor.

“We’re just looking forward to a positive resolution in this case, which we’re

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