Lil Nas X has been hospitalised in Los Angeles following a shocking incident that has sparked concern among fans and raised questions about his health.
The 26-year-old rapper, best known for his record-breaking hit Old Town Road, was spotted in the early hours of Thursday morning wandering down Ventura Boulevard wearing nothing but white underwear and cowboy boots. Footage obtained by TMZ showed the Grammy winner behaving erratically, at one point placing an orange traffic cone on his head before reportedly charging at police officers when they arrived on the scene.
The LAPD confirmed officers had been called at around 5:50 a.m. to reports of “a nude man walking in the street.” A spokesperson told the New York Post: “Upon arrival, the suspect charged at officers and was taken into custody. He was transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose.” The department did not initially identify the man as Lil Nas X, but TMZ’s video captured him clearly.
Witnesses claimed that when approached on Ventura Boulevard, the singer told passers-by he was on his way to a party. Police subdued and handcuffed him before transporting him to hospital, where he remains under observation. Reports suggest he may face charges once he is discharged.