Rapper Lil Nas X Arrested in Los Angeles After Street Altercation

American rapper Lil Nas X, known as Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested in Los Angeles after an incident involving a police officer. The rapper was charged with suspicion of battery after allegedly provoking the officer.

Lil Nas X was taken to the hospital for treatment linked to a possible overdose. Unverified footage online shows him dancing in his underwear and cowboy boots on the street.

The arrest occurred following a report of a man walking in public in his underwear. The LAPD spokesperson, Charles Miller, confirmed the arrest and the circumstances surrounding it.