Rapper Lil Nas X was hospitalized early Thursday morning (Aug. 21) after being noticed roaming the streets of Los Angeles within the early hours, sparking considerations a couple of potential overdose.

According to stories, the 25-year-old star was seen round 4 a.m. wandering close to Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, dressed solely in white underwear and cowboy boots. Witnesses say he appeared disoriented, at one level inserting an orange site visitors cone on his head and telling a passerby he was “headed to a party.” Multiple bystanders known as authorities after noticing the weird conduct.

When LAPD officers arrived, Lil Nas X reportedly charged at them earlier than being subdued and positioned in handcuffs. Paramedics on the scene suspected a potential overdose and transported the “Old Town Road” hitmaker to a close-by hospital for analysis.

As of now, neither Lil Nas X’s representatives nor legislation enforcement have issued an official assertion relating to his situation or potential fees.

This newest incident follows a separate well being scare earlier this yr. Back in April 2025, Lil Nas X revealed on Instagram that he had been hospitalized with partial facial paralysis, briefly affecting motion on the fitting facet of his face. At the time, he reassured followers he was recovering and even joked with followers to “dance instead” whereas he healed.