**Description:** The beloved rapper Lil Nas X faced a dramatic incident involving police in Los Angeles, which ended with his hospitalization due to a suspected overdose.
Lil Nas X Detained After Alarm in LA; Rushed to Hospital
Lil Nas X Detained After Alarm in LA; Rushed to Hospital
**Summary:** Authorities report that Lil Nas X was arrested for allegedly confronting police while clad only in underwear before being hospitalized. Known for his controversial and groundbreaking music career, Lil Nas X has been an influential figure in the music scene.
Lil Nas X, the celebrated rapper known for his chart-topping hit "Old Town Road," was arrested early Thursday morning in Los Angeles after a confrontation with police. The incident unfolded around 5:30 AM local time, prompting a police response to Ventura Boulevard over reports of a man wandering the area in his underwear.
According to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the artist, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, allegedly charged at officers upon their arrival, leading to his arrest on suspicion of battery. Following this, he was transported to a medical facility after police suspected he may have experienced an overdose.
A video reportedly showing Lil Nas X dancing in the street, wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots, spread across social media, with the rapper inviting onlookers to join what he described as a "party."
Highly anticipated, Lil Nas X’s second album titled "Dreamboy" is expected to be released later this year, as he has teased new music on his Instagram account.
Lil Nas X made headlines in 2019 for being the first openly gay man to receive a Country Music Association award, adding to his accolades with two Grammy wins and a record-breaking run on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite his success, he has often faced backlash, particularly for the provocative content in his music videos, which some conservative critics deemed inappropriate. In response, Lil Nas X has addressed the controversy with humor and wit on social media, solidifying his position as one of the defining artists of his generation.
