Lil Nas X arrested after incident in Los Angeles: latest news on his health
25 august 2025 в 23:13
Lil Nas X (real name: Montero Lamar Hill) caused widespread concern in August 2025 when he was seen wandering the streets of Studio City in Los Angeles, California, in his underwear and cowboy boots before dawn. It was later revealed that the award-winning rapper may have overdosed and was arrested. As Nas had previously shared how «hard» it was for him, fans want updates on his overall well-being and health.
«I'm just now starting to feel confident in myself and what I’m doing», - Nas said in a social media video in February 2025. «And I’m trying to focus on my music, my vision, and all the creative aspects».
Below are the latest updates on Lil Nas X’s health after his arrest.
Yes, according to CNN, Lil Nas X was hospitalized for a «possible overdose». Public information officer Charles Miller told the outlet that the rapper was detained by police after being seen wandering on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles at the end of August 2025.
No, Lil Nas X is no longer in the hospital, said Miller, who told CNN that the rapper was taken to a police station after being taken to the nearest hospital for evaluation of the overdose.
Lil Nas X has since been in the Valley Jail in Van Nuys, California, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 25.
Miller told CNN that Lil Nas X was arrested because he allegedly «attacked» the arresting officers.
«Upon arrival, the suspect lunged at the officers and was detained», - Miller said. «He was taken to the local hospital for a possible overdose and arrested for assaulting a police officer».
Lil Nas X was subsequently charged with four felony counts on August 25: three felony counts of battery with injury against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Lil Nas X currently has a net worth of $ 9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His breakthrough single «Old Town Road» brought him fame in 2019, as it combined elements of country and hip-hop and went viral on TikTok. Since then, the rapper has been awarded numerous awards and has become a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community with other singles such as «MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)»
«I'm just now starting to feel confident in myself and what I’m doing», - Nas said in a social media video in February 2025. «And I’m trying to focus on my music, my vision, and all the creative aspects».
Below are the latest updates on Lil Nas X’s health after his arrest.
Yes, according to CNN, Lil Nas X was hospitalized for a «possible overdose». Public information officer Charles Miller told the outlet that the rapper was detained by police after being seen wandering on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles at the end of August 2025.
No, Lil Nas X is no longer in the hospital, said Miller, who told CNN that the rapper was taken to a police station after being taken to the nearest hospital for evaluation of the overdose.
Lil Nas X has since been in the Valley Jail in Van Nuys, California, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for August 25.
Miller told CNN that Lil Nas X was arrested because he allegedly «attacked» the arresting officers.
«Upon arrival, the suspect lunged at the officers and was detained», - Miller said. «He was taken to the local hospital for a possible overdose and arrested for assaulting a police officer».
Lil Nas X was subsequently charged with four felony counts on August 25: three felony counts of battery with injury against a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Lil Nas X currently has a net worth of $ 9 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His breakthrough single «Old Town Road» brought him fame in 2019, as it combined elements of country and hip-hop and went viral on TikTok. Since then, the rapper has been awarded numerous awards and has become a prominent voice in the LGBTQ+ community with other singles such as «MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)»
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