Lil Nas X Arrested in Studio City for Battery on Officer, Possible Overdose

Incident in Studio City

• 🚨 A call to police early this morning reported a man walking naked on Ventura Boulevard, later identified as rapper Lil Nas X (legal name Montero Lamar Hill).
• 📸 Video obtained by TMZ shows him wearing underwear and cowboy boots, acting erratically and placing a traffic cone on his head.

Arrest and Hospitalization

• 🚓 Upon arrival, police state Lil Nas X charged at officers, leading to his detention and arrest.
• 🏥 He was taken to a hospital due to suspected drug overdose and later released.
• ⚖️ Following his release, he was booked at the Van Nuys jail and is facing a misdemeanor count of battery on a peace officer.

Legal Status and Background

• ❓ Representatives have not commented on the incident.
• 🏥 This follows a previous health scare in April where he experienced partial facial paralysis, which he shared on Instagram.
• 💰 TMZ reported he was being held without bail, which is unusual for a misdemeanor, possibly due to the assault charge or potential mental health considerations.
• 🗣️ The transcript notes his public discussions about drug use.