Lil Nas X Arrested, Hospitalized for Reported Possible Overdose While Wandering L.A. Streets in Underwear

A spokesperson for the LAPD confirms that a male suspect was arrested for battery on a peace officer

Lil Nas X attends the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton on March 27, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.Credit : Jon Kopaloff/Getty

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Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested for the alleged assault of a police officer in Los Angeles
He was taken to the hospital for treatment, and will go through the booking process once he’s released
Police responded to reports of a man “nude in the street,” and TMZ reported that man was the musician

Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested for the alleged assault of a police officer after law enforcement responded to calls that the musician was naked in the streets of Los Angeles.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department tells PEOPLE that officers responded to reports of a man “nude in the street” in the 1100 block of Ventura Blvd. just before 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The suspect allegedly went on to “batter an officer, so he was booked for battery on a [peace officer],” the spokesperson said. The suspect was taken to the hospital for treatment; once he is released, he will be charged and go through the booking process.

While the spokesperson was unable to identify the man, TMZ reported that the suspect was Lil Nas X. The outlet published photos that showed the “Old Town Road” singer, 26, walking down the 1100 block of Ventura Blvd. around 4 a.m. wearing only underwear and boots.

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The outlet also reported that multiple calls were made to the LAPD to report a possible overdose, though the spokesperson was unable to confirm such calls.

A rep for the star did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Lil Nas X (né Montero Hill) rose to fame in 2021 with the release of his debut album Montero, which was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammy Awards. He has released a number of singles since, including “Light Again!” and “Hotbox,” which came out in March. Earlier this year, he released the EP Days Before Dreamboy.

In April, Lil Nas X shared a video to Instagram taken from a hospital bed, and said he was suffering from facial paralysis. He later told fans that he was doing alright, writing, “Guys I am OK!! Stop being sad for me! Shake Ur ass for me instead!”

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