Lil Nas X taken to hospital by police after roaming LA streets partially nude

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Lil Nas X has reportedly been taken to hospital after police were called on him roaming the streets of LA in his underwear (Picture: TMZ / BACKGRID)

BGUK_3325525 - *PREMIUM-EXCLUSIVE* Los Angeles, CA MUST CALL FOR PRICING BEFORE USAGE - Lil Nas X is hospitalised after a bizarre scene in L.A. -- he was strolling down the middle of a major street early Thursday morning, wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots!!! TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the "Old Town Road" rapper nearly naked, and floating aimlessly down Ventura Blvd at 4 AM. Someone driving past him recorded Nas, who repeatedly pointed at the camera and muttered something about heading to a party -- and at one point, he placed an orange traffic cone on his head. Our sources say others in the Studio City area noticed Lil Nas, and thought the whole thing was weird enough to report it to police. As it turns out, several people in the area had reported to LAPD that they saw a nude man walking in the road. We're told officers responded and found him still walking down the middle of the road, and after Nas charged at officers ... they subdued him and put him in handcuffs. Officers told paramedics it was a possible overdose and Nas was transported to a hospital. Law enforcement sources tell us, Nas could still face charges ... but for now he's still getting treated at the hospital. We've reached out to his reps, but so far no word back. **MANDATORY CREDIT: TMZ/BACKGRID** Pictured: Lil Nas X BACKGRID UK 21 AUGUST 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: TMZ / BACKGRID UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com *Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication* — Lil Nas X has reportedly been taken to hospital after police were called on him roaming the streets of LA in his underwear (Picture: TMZ / BACKGRID)

Rapper and pop star Lil Nas X was seen wandering Los Angeles in nothing but a pair of underwear, reportedly prompting onlookers to call the police.

The 26-year-old artist was taken to hospital following what police described to paramedics as a ‘possible overdose,’ according to a report from TMZ.

The singer, best known for his Grammy-winning hit Old Town Road, was allegedly seen in the Studio City area during the early hours of the morning.

Several bystanders reportedly contacted authorities after spotting a man wandering the streets wearing only underwear and cowboy boots.

One passerby is said to have filmed the encounter, claiming Lil Nas X mentioned he was on his way to a party before placing a traffic cone on his head.

One onlooker observed the singer put a traffic cone on his head (Picture: TMZ / BACKGRID)

TMZ reported that Lil Nas X was behaving erratically, according to onlookers (Picture: TMZ / BACKGRID)

Officers reportedly responded to calls and found the singer still walking down the middle of the road partially nude (Picture: TMZ / BACKGRID)

Police then called for medical support, with paramedics transporting him to hospital, according to TMZ.

Born Montero Hill in Atlanta, Lil Nas X shot to fame in 2018 with Old Town Road, a genre-blending country-rap track that went viral on TikTok before dominating global charts.

The single set a Billboard Hot 100 record by holding the No.1 spot for 19 consecutive weeks, only being overtaken by Billie Eilish’s Bad Guy.

His debut album Montero (2021) cemented his reputation as one of pop’s boldest voices, mixing flamboyant visuals with confessional lyrics.

The Old Town Road hitmaker was reportedly taken to the hospital by police (Picture: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

The artist has won two Grammy awards (Picture: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Lil Nas X has since earned two Grammy Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and five MTV Video Music Awards, along with multiple nominations at the Grammys and Brit Awards.

Earlier this year, Lil Nas was rushed to hospital while suffering from partial facial paralysis.

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In a shocking video from his hospital bed, he said: ‘When I smile, this is me doing a full smile right now by the way… it’s like, what the f**k.’

Lil Nas continued: ‘I can’t even laugh right, bro. What the f**k! Oh my God. So… oh my God, bro. So… yeah.’

In the caption, he added: ‘Soooo lost control of the right side of my face.’

He later gave an update, showing that he was recovering well and beginning to be able to smile again.

Fans are now awaiting further updates on his health and wellbeing. As the situation remains unconfirmed beyond initial reports, the circumstances of the incident are still unclear.

A rep for Lil Nas X did not immediately respond to Metro’s request for comment.

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