Grammy-winning rapper Montero Lamar Hill, popularly known as Lil Nas X, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles after being found wandering the streets in only his underwear and cowboy boots.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, August 21, 2025, along Ventura Boulevard.
According to eyewitnesses, the 26-year-old appeared disoriented and was seen placing a traffic cone on his head while speaking incoherently. Videos of the encounter, recorded by passersby, quickly circulated online.
Police were called to the scene at around 5:50 a.m. When officers approached, Lil Nas X allegedly charged at them, leading to a brief
.
He was subdued and arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery on a police officer. Emergency responders on site later transported him to a hospital for evaluation after concerns of a possible overdose were raised.
Authorities have not released further details on his medical condition. As of Thursday evening, neither Lil Nas X’s management nor law enforcement had issued an official statement on the matter.
This is the second health-related incident involving the rapper this year. In April 2025, he was briefly hospitalized after experiencing partial facial paralysis, later assuring fans that he was recovering.
Lil Nas X rose to international fame in 2019 with his chart-topping single Old Town Road, which became one of the most successful songs in Billboard Hot 100 history.
Since then, he has built a reputation as one of the most innovative voices in contemporary pop and hip hop, known for pushing creative and cultural boundaries.
He has also been teasing the release of a new album in recent months, with cryptic social media posts leading up to this latest episode.
The incident has sparked widespread concern from fans and fellow
, with many urging compassion and support while awaiting official updates on his condition.
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