Grammy Winner Lil Nas X Arrested and Hospitalized for Suspected Overdose After Bizarre Early Morning Stroll in Underwear on L.A. Streets

Grammy-winning musician Lil Nas X found himself at the center of controversy early Thursday morning, after Los Angeles police responded to a series of alarming calls about a nude man wandering Ventura Boulevard. According to a spokesperson for the LAPD, officers arrived on the scene just before 6 a.m. on August 21 and encountered an individual reportedly unclothed in public.

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Things quickly escalated when the suspect—later identified by TMZ as the chart-topping “Old Town Road” singer—allegedly assaulted a police officer. The LAPD spokesperson confirmed the incident: “The suspect went on to batter an officer, so he was booked for battery on a peace officer.” Following this, the man was transported to the hospital for treatment. Authorities said that, upon his release, he would face formal charges and the standard booking process.

While the LAPD did not officially name Lil Nas X (real name Montero Hill) as the person involved, TMZ published photos showing the 26-year-old star walking down Ventura Boulevard in nothing but his underwear and boots around 4 a.m. The same outlet also reported multiple emergency calls suggesting the star could have suffered a possible overdose, though law enforcement could not confirm those details.

Representatives for Lil Nas X have not responded to requests for comment, leaving fans worried and speculation swirling.

Lil Nas X has enjoyed meteoric success in recent years, propelled to fame by 2021’s Montero and a string of hit singles, including this year’s “Light Again!” and “Hotbox.” Only a few months ago, the rapper opened up about a separate hospitalization for facial paralysis, reassuring his followers that he was “OK” after sharing a video from his hospital bed.

As the music industry and his devoted fanbase await further updates, the shocking incident has many wondering: What’s next for one of pop’s most unpredictable stars?