Rapper Lil Nas X arrested, seen on video acting erratically in LA

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Lil Nas X parades around Studio City in underwear

TMZ shared photos and videos of Lil Nas X parading around Los Angeles in his underwear. The singer was taken to the hospital and was looked at for a possible overdose.

Rapper Lil Nas X was hospitalized in Los Angeles after acting erratically on the streets. TMZ reported that he may have been hospitalized for a possible overdose. 

What we know:

Video shared with TMZ Hip Hop apparently showed the "Old Town Road" singer shirtless and pantless as he roamed down Ventura Boulevard in the Studio City neighborhood around 4 a.m. Thursday.

At one point, he was seen placing an orange traffic cone on top of his head.

Several people in the area reported the incident to police.

Responding officers with the Los Angeles Police Department contacted Nas, who reportedly charged at them. He was taken into custody, LAPD confirmed. The police department said the rapper was arrested for battery on a police officer. 

Officers told paramedics Nas was suffering from a possible overdose, and he was taken to the hospital. 

What we don't know:

Nas' current condition is unknown. 

The Source: This information is based on reporting from TMZ, which claims to have a video of the incident and statements from the Los Angeles Police Department and responding paramedics. The details about Lil Nas X's arrest, hospitalization, and the suspected overdose are attributed to these sources.

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