Lil Nas X Arrested Overdose: Latest Updates
- Lil Nas X, known for the hit song "Old Town Road," was recently involved in an incident in Los Angeles.
- The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a nearly naked individual on Ventura Boulevard around 6 a.m.
- He was taken to a local hospital due to concerns of a possible overdose, though officers were initially unsure if substances or mental distress were factors in the...
Lil Nas X, known for the hit song “Old Town Road,” was recently involved in an incident in Los Angeles. Footage surfaced on August 21st showing the artist,legally Montero Lamar Hill,walking in underwear and cowboy boots. Law enforcement confirmed his arrest and subsequent brief hospitalization. He is currently in custody and expected to remain jailed through the weekend.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a nearly naked individual on Ventura Boulevard around 6 a.m. on August 21st. Records from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirm Hill’s arrest and detention at the Valley Jail in Van Nuys. Reports indicate Hill allegedly charged at officers, striking one in the face twice before being apprehended for battery on a police officer.
He was taken to a local hospital due to concerns of a possible overdose, though officers were initially unsure if substances or mental distress were factors in the altercation. The arrest occurred while he was still receiving medical care.
According to the LAPD, Hill must appear before a judge before being released, making his continued detention through the weekend mandatory.
Initial footage of the incident was published by TMZ Hip Hop.