Rapper Lil Nas X has been hospitalized following a strange and concerning episode early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. Eyewitnesses spotted the artist walking down Ventura Boulevard around 4 a.m., wearing only white underwear and cowboy boots. He appeared disoriented, pointing at onlookers, claiming he was heading to a party, and at one point placing an orange traffic cone on his head.
Bystanders alerted law enforcement, and when police arrived, Lil Nas X was still wandering in the road. Reports indicate that he charged toward officers before being subdued, handcuffed, and taken to the hospital amid suspicions of an overdose.
Prior to the incident, the rapper had posted unsettling images and cryptic messages on social media, which raised alarm among fans. His recent struggles, including previous admissions of psychedelic substance use and difficulties with mental health following personal loss, have fueled concerns about his well-being.
