Rapper and Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday morning after police took action on reports of a nearly naked man walking along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City. The artist’s real name is Montero Lamar Hill, who was also taken under custody before 6 am after reportedly charging at officers, as LAPD spokesman Officer Charles Miller stated to the Associated Press.
Why was Lil Nas X arrested?
Authorities believe that it may be a case of drug overdose. He was first sent to a hospital before being taken to Valley Jail in Van Nuys a few hours later. He was held on doubts of misconduct obstructing an officer. As per a video clip obtained by TMZ, a 26-year-old walking in underwear and boots was seen interacting with onlookers.
According to a report by People, Lil Nas X was officially booked on a misdemeanor charge after the incident, following a probe at the hospital. The media outlet added that he was later shifted to jail at 11:22 am and was likely to face court proceedings linked to the arrest. The police have not provided the exact information on his current condition, and his representative has also not issued a public statement.
When Nas acknowledged his recent struggles
Earlier this year, Lil Nas X has himself accepted about facing personal challenges, stating in People magazine that the “last few years were pretty difficult for me.” He further mentioned that he was working to restore his creative focus.
Li Nas X first came into the limelight with his record-breaking 2018 hit Old Town Road, which was at No. 1 slot on the Billboard Hot 100 for a continuous 19 weeks. His debut full-length album Montero, which was launched in 2021, was on Non-2 on the Billboard 200 and won him a Grammy nomination for the Album of the Year. He is famous for his hip-hop pop.
Known for blending hip-hop, pop, and country influences, the Atlanta-born performer has become one of the most boundary-pushing figures in contemporary music.