Lil Nas X Arrested and Hospitalized After Bizarre Early Morning Incident

Lil Nas X Arrested and Hospitalized After Bizarre Early-Morning Incident

Los Angeles, August 21, 2025 — In a startling turn of events early Thursday morning, 26-year-old rapper and singer Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill,  was hospitalized and later arrested in Los Angeles following a highly unusual episode.

Strange Behavior Precedes Incident

Surveillance footage captured the Grammy-winning artist wandering the Short Stories Hotel in Studio City in the afternoon hours of August 20. Though not a guest, Lil Nas X was seen shirtless and pacing the lobby, seemingly disoriented while sipping water.

Nearly Nude on Ventura Boulevard

In the early hours of August 21, at approximately 4:00 a.m., police responded to multiple emergency calls reporting a nearly naked man walking along Ventura Boulevard. The individual, later identified as Lil Nas X, was found wearing only underwear and cowboy boots, reportedly with an orange traffic cone on his head, mumbling incoherently and claiming he was heading to a party. At some point during the ordeal, he was observed dancing, twirling, and cat-walking down the boulevard.

Confrontation, Hospitalization, and Arrest

During the encounter, authorities say Lil Nas X charged at officers and allegedly punched one of them, striking him twice in the face resulting in a misdemeanor battery charge. He was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation, amid concern over a possible drug overdose, before being booked later that morning at 11:22 a.m. at the Van Nuys jail.

No Official Comment Yet

At the time of the reports, neither Lil Nas X nor his representatives had issued a public statement. The LAPD also remained tight-lipped regarding the suspect’s identity while following protocol.

Follow-Up: Health Past and Upcoming Projects

This incident follows a hospitalization earlier this year, when Lil Nas X disclosed a temporary facial paralysis affecting the right side of his face. He reassured fans via social media that he was doing okay and used his signature humor to maintain positivity.

Musically, the artist had recently released the EP Days Before Dreamboy and continues to tease his upcoming album Dreamboy, anticipated later in 2025.

Final Thoughts

The early-morning incident involving Lil Nas X stands out not just for its oddity but also for the concern it raises about the artist’s well-being. From seemingly disconnected public behavior to the hospitalization and arrest, the episode underscores a need for compassion amid chaos. His prior health scare this year adds an additional layer of context not necessarily explaining the latest events, but suggesting a complex trajectory that fans and observers will be watching closely. No matter what, we're wishing him well.