
Rapper Lil Nas X—real name Montero Lamar Hill—was arrested early Thursday morning in Studio City, Los Angeles, after being found walking nearly naked along Ventura Boulevard, clad only in underwear and boots. The incident prompted concern that he might be experiencing a drug overdose or mental distress.
According to police, Lil Nas X allegedly charged at officers, leading to his arrest on suspicion of misdemeanor battery for obstructing an officer. Law enforcement transported him to a hospital as a precaution before he was booked at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys.
This unsettling episode comes amid personal challenges he has recently shared, including a period of emotional struggle. His representatives have not provided comments thus far, leaving unanswered questions about his well-being and future actions.