It was chaos on Ventura Boulevard. Lil Nas X, fully naked, marched down the street in the dead of night, belting out lyrics as stunned drivers passed. A new video captured every moment, and the images are hard to forget.
Naked Walk Through the Streets
In the video, the rapper is seen without a single item of clothing, his voice carrying Nicki Minaj’s verse from Kanye West’s hit “Monster.” He walked straight toward the person filming, hands flying in the air as he sang. Witnesses on the busy Los Angeles strip could hardly believe what they were watching. TMZ footage showed him in the middle of the road, exposed under the streetlights. Cars passed by as he performed, seemingly lost in the moment. The scene was bizarre, shocking, and undeniable. No rep for the artist has commented on the footage.
Earlier footage revealed him wearing only white underwear and cowboy boots before shedding them completely. He was spotted around 4 a.m., placing a traffic cone on his head while telling a fan he was heading to a party. By dawn, reports of a nude man wandering Ventura Boulevard were pouring in.
The police were soon on the move. According to officials, calls began flooding in around 5:50 a.m. Multiple witnesses alerted authorities to the rapper’s erratic behavior. By the time officers arrived, things escalated quickly.
Clash With Police and Hospitalization
Authorities say Lil Nas X allegedly “charged” at responding officers during the encounter. The situation spiraled in moments, leading police to detain him on the street. He was then taken to a local hospital for what officials described as a possible overdose.
An insider told NBC News the encounter turned violent. Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, reportedly struck an officer twice in the face. The alleged attack led to his arrest for misdemeanor battery on a police officer.
By 11:22 a.m., records show Hill had been officially booked in Los Angeles. He was held at Van Nuys Jail throughout the weekend. The sudden downfall of the “Industry Baby” artist unfolded across a single day, leaving fans reeling.
Bizarre Behavior Before the Breakdown
In the hours before his arrest, Lil Nas X had been captured on surveillance at the Short Stories Hotel. He was not a guest at the facility but was seen roaming its grounds. Around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, he appeared in a cowboy hat, jeans, and a button-down shirt.
Later, cameras showed him shedding his clothes again. He grabbed a beverage, sat on a lobby bench, and fanned himself in the hotel’s courtyard. The heat wave in Los Angeles only added to the strange scene.
At the same time, Instagram was lighting up with posts from the rapper’s own account. Nearly a dozen clips and images revealed belongings scattered across his home. In one, he wore a robe, cowboy boots, and carried a tambourine while singing. In another, he posted a selfie with the caption: “OH NO sHES GONE MAD! CRAZY I TELL U!”
Troubling History of Health Struggles
This wasn’t the first sign of trouble for Lil Nas X. In April, he shared on Instagram that he had been hospitalized. The post, which was later deleted, showed him attempting to smile despite losing control of the right side of his face.
The health scare raised concerns at the time. Fans flooded his comments, asking about his condition and wishing him well. But now, those moments have taken on a different weight.
The new footage and his recent behavior have left many worried. Between his hospitalization, bizarre social media posts, and Thursday’s arrest, the picture is grim. For one of music’s boldest stars, the headlines are louder than ever.