Lil Nas X Hospitalized Following Police Incident in Los Angeles

Lil Nas X faced police intervention in Los Angeles early Thursday morning, following reports of him walking in his underwear. After an alleged altercation, the rapper was arrested on battery charges and subsequently hospitalized due to a possible overdose.

Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X was arrested in the early hours of Thursday morning after a confrontation with police in Los Angeles. Officers were dispatched to Ventura Boulevard around 5:30 a.m. following reports about a man walking down the street clothed only in his underwear. Upon arrival, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that the "Old Town Road" artist "charged" at the officers, leading to his arrest on suspicion of battery.

After his arrest, the rapper was taken to a nearby hospital for possible overdose treatment, as confirmed by police spokesperson Charles Miller. Unverified footage acquired by TMZ showcased the singer dancing in the street in only his underwear and cowboy boots, encouraging passersby to "come to the party."

Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated second studio album, "Dreamboy," later this year, teasing new content on social media platforms. The artist made history in 2019 as the first openly gay recipient of a Country Music Association award with his breakout hit "Old Town Road," which also earned two Grammys and set a record for the longest reign at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Throughout his career, Lil Nas X has often elicited controversy, particularly around his music video's connection with his single "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," which drew backlash from conservative groups labeling it as "depraved." The artist humorously responded with a staged apology video on YouTube, featuring scenes from his provocative performances, citing that he seeks to transform his critics' disdain into accolades, even inviting them to "fill my Grammy cup" with their tears.