Lil Nas X Arrested and Hospitalized After Police Altercation

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X was arrested and hospitalized in Los Angeles on August 21, 2025, following a public incident that led to an altercation with police officers.

The event has sparked widespread media attention and concern for the artist’s well-being.

Arrest Following Naked Street Incident

Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a call about a nude man walking along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City around 5:30 AM. Upon arrival, they encountered the individual, later confirmed to be Lil Nas X (born Montero Lamar Hill), wearing only underwear and cowboy boots.

According to police reports, the rapper allegedly charged at the officers, leading to his arrest on suspicion of battery on a police officer. He was subsequently transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose. Authorities noted that he was booked on suspicion of misdemeanor obstructing an officer and held in Valley Jail in Van Nuys after being released from the hospital.

According to police spokesman Charles Miller: “He was transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed under arrest for battery on a police officer”

TMZ Video Captures Bizarre Pre-Arrest Behavior

Unverified video published by TMZ showed Lil Nas X walking alone on Ventura Boulevard in the early hours, dressed only in white briefs and cowboy boots.

In the clips, he engaged with a passerby filming him, at one point placing an orange traffic cone on his head. His behavior in the video was described as erratic and included dancing in the street and making cryptic statements.

Lil Nas X was heard saying in the video: “Come to the party” and “Didn’t I tell you to put the phone down?” He also warned, “Uh oh, someone’s going to have to pay for that”

Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested and hospitalized after being captured on video roaming a Los Angeles street in underwear and cowboy boots.

On Thursday (Aug. 21), TMZ obtained video that shows the “Old Town Road” rapper stripped down to his underwear taking a stroll down… pic.twitter.com/8XIdx0jhCm

— XXL Magazine (@XXL) August 21, 2025

Hospitalization and Health Concerns

After his arrest, Lil Nas X was taken to a hospital for treatment due to concerns of a possible overdose. Law enforcement sources indicated that it was unclear whether he was under the influence of substances or experiencing mental distress.

This incident follows a previous health scare earlier in the year when the artist revealed he had lost control of the right side of his face, though he reassured fans that his condition was improving.

In a previous Instagram story, Lil Nas X addressed fans about his health: “It’s getting better y’all, I promise”

Career Context and Recent Activity

Lil Nas X, best known for his record-breaking hit “Old Town Road,” has consistently pushed boundaries in music and pop culture. Recently, he teased new music on Instagram, including snippets of his song “KIMBO” featuring Lil Jon, and shared cryptic posts hinting at a new artistic direction. His representatives have not yet commented on the arrest or his current condition.

In a recent Instagram caption, Lil Nas X wrote: “OH NO sHES GONE MAD! CRAZY I TELL U!” and “And just like that she’s back. We’ve all waited so long. When dreamworld needed her the most”

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