Lil Nas X has landed in the headlines once again after police arrested him early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. – www.naijnaira.com reports.
According to BBC News, officers were called around 5:30 a.m. to Ventura Boulevard after receiving reports of a man wandering the street in only his underwear and cowboy boots.
Police later identified the individual as the Grammy-winning “Old Town Road” star, who allegedly “charged” at officers when they arrived at the scene.
Authorities said the 26-year-old was detained on suspicion of battery before being rushed to a hospital, where he was treated for what they suspect may have been a drug overdose.
Videos released by TMZ captured the rapper dancing erratically on the street, yelling at bystanders, and urging people to “come to the party.”
This incident has raised concerns as Lil Nas X is preparing to release his highly anticipated second studio album, Dreamboy, later this year.
The rapper, born Montero Lamar Hill on April 9, 1999, in Lithia Springs, Georgia, has faced controversy before but has always managed to dominate conversation both in music and pop culture.
Raised in a split household after his parents’ divorce, Montero grew up between Atlanta and Austell, where his father was a gospel singer who influenced his early love for music.
He briefly enrolled at the University of West Georgia but dropped out to chase music, using platforms like TikTok and Twitter to share his experimental tracks.
That gamble paid off when he released “Old Town Road” in 2018, a track that blew up on social media before Columbia Records signed him and launched a remix with Billy Ray Cyrus.
The remix became a record-breaking hit, staying atop the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 consecutive weeks, the longest run for any song in history.
According to Forbes, that single alone earned him over $14 million pre-tax, solidifying his status as more than just a viral sensation.
In 2020, the rapper scored two Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video for the “Old Town Road” remix.
His debut album Montero, released in 2021, featured chart-topping hits like “Industry Baby” and “That’s What I Want,” further pushing him into global superstardom.
At the 2021 BET Awards, he stunned audiences with a bold performance that sparked cultural conversations about queerness, identity, and self-expression.
The same year, his Met Gala appearance became a viral moment after he wore a three-layer outfit transformation, from a regal cape to a golden suit of armor and finally a dazzling bodysuit.
Beyond the music, Lil Nas X has embraced his identity, coming out as gay in 2019 and becoming one of the most visible queer rappers in the industry.
In his personal life, he has been linked to dancer Yai Ariza and was rumored to date influencer Cody Jon, while also opening up about his struggles in the HBO documentary Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero.
Celebrity Net Worth estimates his fortune at around $9 million as of 2025, thanks to streaming royalties, brand endorsements, live shows, and merchandise.
While his creativity and fashion often attract controversy, he has consistently used attention to his advantage, making him one of the most influential Gen Z artists today.
Article updated 3 days ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
