Lil Nas X’s father, Robert Stafford, shared a heartfelt account of the rapper's recent arrest and hospitalisation, revealing how deeply it affected both of them. “I went to visit him in jail, and as soon as I walked through that door, I couldn’t do anything but cry,” Stafford told The Times. He described how Lil Nas X kept apologising to everyone “for something he was going through,” even while incarcerated. Stafford emphasised the pressure his 26-year-old is under—supporting the family, managing fame, and trying to help his mother overcome her reported struggles. Stafford said: “For a 26-year-old to have to deal with what he’s dealing with… that can weigh heavily on your heart.” Amid public scrutiny, Stafford remains hopeful about his child’s future. He reflected: “Even in that moment, he was apologising to people… I’m hopeful that this is a turning point in [Nas X’s] mental stability.” #LilNasX #LGBTQIA #musicnews #queer #RobertStafford