Jail data present the “Old Town Road” rapper was taken into custody Thursday morning (August 21) in Van Nuys after allegedly attacking a police officer throughout a nude avenue incident.

Lil Nas X was arrested on Thursday (August 21) in Van Nuys after a bizarre early morning incident involving an alleged assault on a police officer, AllHipHop can affirm.

According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department data, the 26-year-old rapper was booked at 6:10 a.m. native time and is at the moment being held with out bail on a misdemeanor battery cost towards a peace officer.

Authorities say the “Old Town Road” artist was seen strolling in the course of a avenue sporting solely white underwear and cowboy boots. Witnesses informed police he then eliminated the remaining clothes and lunged at an officer. Law enforcement sources additionally acknowledged he was transported to a hospital shortly after the arrest because of issues he could have overdosed.

The incident started when bystanders noticed Lil Nas X in his underwear and cowboy boots strolling down the center of Ventura Boulevard, prompting calls to emergency providers. He was initially noticed round 4 a.m. in Studio City, the place he appeared disoriented and positioned an orange site visitors cone on his head.

According to video obtained by TMZ, he pointed at a passing automotive and mumbled about going to a celebration.

“Hey don’t be late to the party tonight,” he says, to which the particular person recording him says, “Where at?” Lil Nas X thens stars signing and says, “Didn’t I tell you to put your phone down? I am serving you and you better be at the f###### party tonight. Get my good side. Every side.”

Police responded to the scene, the place the state of affairs escalated. No additional particulars have been launched concerning the officer concerned or the result of the hospital analysis.

The Grammy Award winner, recognized for his daring public persona and headline-grabbing performances, has not commented publicly on the arrest.

As of late Thursday afternoon, Lil Nas X remained in custody.

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