Lil Nas X Arrested For Roaming ‘Naked’ On LA Streets

The artist, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was reportedly found walking in the streets “nearly naked” before being taken into custody. He was also treated for a possible overdose at a local hospital.

August 22, 2025: In a bizarre incident that has sent shockwaves through the music world, rapper Lil Nas X was reportedly arrested early Thursday morning for the alleged assault of a police officer. The arrest took place after authorities responded to multiple calls about a man wandering “nude in the street” on a busy Los Angeles boulevard.

According to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers responded to a report on Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City area just before 6 a.m. Upon their arrival, the suspect allegedly “charged at officers and was taken into custody.” He was subsequently booked for “battery on a peace officer.”

While the LAPD spokesperson refused to confirm the suspect’s identity, multiple news outlets, including TMZ, have identified the man as the Grammy-winning rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill. Photos and video have circulated online showing the “Old Town Road” singer walking down the street in only his underwear and boots.

Police records indicate that after being taken into custody, Lil Nas X was first transported to a local hospital for treatment for a “possible overdose.” He was later released from the hospital and put through the booking process, where he was charged with a misdemeanor and held at Valley Jail in Van Nuys.

The incident comes months after the 26-year-old artist publicly opened up about his struggles with mental health and a “difficult” last few years, a detail that many fans have pointed to as a potential contributing factor to the alleged events. As of now, representatives for Lil Nas X have not released an official statement.