The “Old Town was hospitalized after police discovered him strolling practically bare by way of a Los Angeles road early Thursday morning following a number of 911 calls.

Lil Nas X was taken to a Los Angeles hospital early Thursday (August 21) after police encountered him sauntering down the center of Ventura Boulevard practically bare, prompting a number of 911 calls from involved residents.

The 26-year-old rapper, sporting solely underwear and cowboy boots, was noticed round 4 a.m. in Studio City, the place he appeared disoriented and positioned an orange 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.” He then strikes a pose and begins to bounce.

Several folks within the space contacted authorities, fearing a doable overdose. When officers arrived, they discovered Lil Nas X nonetheless on the street. Law enforcement sources mentioned he charged at officers, who then restrained him and positioned him in handcuffs earlier than calling paramedics.

He was transported to a close-by hospital, the place he stays beneath medical care. Police mentioned expenses should still be filed relying on the result of the investigation.

The Atlanta-born artist, born Montero Hill, rose to fame in 2019 together with his viral hit “Old Town Road,” a genre-blending observe that broke data and redefined the boundaries of rap and nation music. The remix that includes Billy Ray Cyrus spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the longest-running chart-topper in historical past on the time.

As of Thursday afternoon, no additional updates on his situation have been launched.

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