Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Lil Nas X Arrested, Hospitalized; To Remain in Custody
Lil Nas X, the singer, was arrested in Los Angeles after being found walking in the street wearing only underwear.
He appeared confused and resisted arrest, leading to the charge of battery on a police officer.
Police suspect a possible overdose and took him to the hospital.
He will remain in jail until appearing before a judge on Monday.
This incident follows recent health struggles for the artist.
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Hill, was arrested in Los Angeles Thursday morning.
The rapper was seen wandering Ventura Boulevard wearing only underwear and cowboy boots.
He appeared disoriented and was initially transported to a hospital for a possible overdose.
Hill was arrested for battery on a police officer and is being held under charge 69(a) PC.
He will remain in custody until he appears before a judge on Monday.
- Who
- Lil Nas X (Montero Hill), a Grammy-winning rapper.
- What
- Lil Nas X was arrested for battery on a police officer and hospitalized for a possible overdose.
- When
- Early Thursday morning.
- Where
- Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, Los Angeles.
- Why
- He was seen disoriented and resisted arrest.
- Artist Name
- Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill)
- Location of Arrest
- Studio City, Los Angeles
- Charges
- Battery on a police officer; resisting arrest
- Hospitalization
- Possible Overdose
- Legal Status
- In custody until Monday
- Holding Facility
- Valley Jail, Van Nuys
