Lil Nas X is making headlines after experiences surfaced that he was allegedly arrested in Los Angeles following a troubling incident that left followers involved for his well-being.
In accordance with Individuals, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Division confirmed that officers responded to experiences of a person “nude on the street” on Ventura Blvd. simply earlier than 6 a.m. on Thursday, August 21. “The suspect allegedly went on to batter an officer, so he was booked for battery on a [peace officer],” the LAPD spokesperson defined. “The suspect was taken to the hospital for remedy; as soon as he’s launched, he might be charged and undergo the reserving course of.”
The LAPD spokesperson didn’t determine the person, however TMZ reported that it was Lil Nas X. The outlet additionally printed images exhibiting the 26-year-old rapper carrying solely underwear and cowboy boots whereas strolling by the realm round 4 a.m.
TMZ additional reported that a number of calls had been made to police that evening concerning a doable overdose, although the LAPD spokesperson didn’t verify these particulars. The outlet additionally obtained video of Lil Nas X strolling alongside Ventura Blvd., at one level pointing towards a passing automotive and mentioning he was heading to a celebration. He was additionally seen putting a brilliant orange site visitors cone on his head.
Eyewitnesses advised TMZ the scenario appeared alarming sufficient that a number of individuals in Studio Metropolis known as police. Regulation enforcement sources advised the outlet that whereas expenses stay doable, the musician is presently being handled within the hospital.
The experiences come months after Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, shared with followers that he had been hospitalized earlier this 12 months. In April, he posted a video to Instagram from a hospital mattress, revealing he was affected by facial paralysis. “Guys I’m OK!! Cease being unhappy for me! Shake Ur ass for me as an alternative!” he wrote, later reassuring followers that he was recovering.
Lil Nas X rose to fame in 2019 with the breakout success of “Previous City Highway,” and his debut album Montero earned him a Grammy nomination for Album of the Yr in 2022. In latest months, he launched singles together with “Gentle Once more!” and “Hotbox,” in addition to the EP Days Earlier than Dreamboy.
For now, particulars surrounding the newest incident stay unclear.
