Lil Nas X Hospitalized for Possible Overdose
LOS ANGELES — Lil Nas X has been hospitalized for a possible overdose after strutting in underwear and cowboy boots down Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles early Thursday morning.
At around 4 a.m., the “Old Town Road” rapper, 26, told a bystander, “Hey, don’t be late to the party tonight,” according to cellphone footage obtained by TMZ.
Incident Details
“Go ahead, babe,” the Grammy winner, real name Montero Lamar Hill, told the other man, before continuing to sing and walk along the famed thoroughfare.
In subsequent clips, he strikes several poses and tells the other man, “It’s gonna be a beautiful sunrise. Gimme that phone, so I can throw it. I wanna throw it far away, so you never see it again. I don’t like phones.”
“Don’t miss the party tonight, why are you still here?” he continues. “You need to be telling everyone about the f–ing party. What’s your problem?”
Police Involvement
Multiple witnesses reported the erratic behavior to Los Angeles police, according to TMZ.
When officers eventually caught up with the “Star Walkin’” artist, he allegedly charged at them, only to be subdued and handcuffed, sources told the outlet.
He was transported to a hospital for a potential overdose, where law enforcement sources say he’s still being treated.
Possible Charges
Though Nas could be charged for the ordeal, it’s unclear whether he will be.
Representatives for the rapper did n’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Previous Health Issues
Nas was also hospitalized back in April for partial facial paralysis, revealing in a since-deleted post that he’d “lost control of the right side of [his] face” and couldn’t “even laugh right.”
Though the cause has not yet been confirmed, it’s been speculated that Nas may have been suffering from Bell’s palsy, which causes sudden weakness in the muscles in one side of the face and can make it appear to droop.
The condition, whose particular cause is not known, is usually temporary and affects an estimated 40,000 people — across age and sex brackets — in the U.S. each year.
Conclusion
Lil Nas X’s hospitalization for a possible overdose has raised concerns about his health and well-being. The incident has also sparked speculation about the potential causes of his erratic behavior and the possibility of charges being filed.
As the situation continues to unfold, fans and supporters of the rapper are left wondering what the future holds for him and hoping for a speedy recovery.
FAQs
Q: What happened to Lil Nas X?
A: Lil Nas X was hospitalized for a possible overdose after exhibiting erratic behavior in Los Angeles.
Q: What was he doing when he was hospitalized?
A: He was walking down Ventura Boulevard in his underwear and cowboy boots, singing and striking poses for bystanders.
Q: Has he been charged with anything?
A: It’s unclear whether he will be charged, but he was subdued and handcuffed by police after allegedly charging at them.
Q: What is Bell’s palsy?
A: Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes sudden weakness in the muscles in one side of the face, making it appear to droop. It is usually temporary and affects an estimated 40,000 people in the U.S. each year.
