Pop Star Lil Nas X Was Arrested and Hospitalized After a Bizarre Encounter in Los Angeles

Lil Nas X is back in the news, but not for his songs. A weird event in Los Angeles early in the morning led to his imprisonment and hospitalization.

The Grammy winner was seen by police in Studio City on Tuesday morning wearing only underpants and cowboy boots. Passersby saw the odd scene and phoned the police multiple times.

Police Action and Arrest

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to accusations of an almost-naked guy wandering on Ventura Boulevard before daybreak. Montero Lamar Hill, aka Lil Nas X, was claimed to have charged at the police when they arrived.

Police arrested the musician for punching a police officer after the brawl. Valley Jail in Van Nuys held him after the incident.

Health Concerns Requiring Hospitalization

Along with his arrest, the 25-year-old rapper was brought to a local hospital for drug overdose evaluation. Medical personnel verified he was being treated in police custody.

In April, Lil Nas X revealed medical issues compromised his facial control. This health scare occurs months later. He was open about his health issues, which worried followers.

Viral Videos Spark Conversation

People noticed the oddity. A video has circulated of the top-selling musician walking along Ventura Boulevard and confidently telling a cameraman, “Don’t be late to the party tonight.” The clip quickly went viral, igniting social media discussion.

Controversial Career

Despite his recent issues, Lil Nas X remains a pop and rap superstar. His 2018 country-rap single “Old Town Road” made him famous overnight. After being remixed with Billy Ray Cyrus, it went global and won two Grammys.

Fans await his second album, Dreamboy, later this year. The music business is buzzing about the project, even if the date is unknown.

What It Means for Star

This latest event raises questions about popularity’s pressures and how hard it is to manage stardom and personal issues. The musician pushes limits and makes bold creative statements.

This occurrence may hinder Lil Nas X’s next album or public appearances, but his journey continues to garner notice outside the music charts.

Sources

CNN
TMZ
Los Angeles Police Department