Lil Nas X’s bizarre Los Angeles stroll has taken a new turn, leading to the rapper’s arrest.
The Grammy-winning artist behind “Old Town Road” was officially booked for battery on a peace officer after the shocking late-night incident in L.A. that left bystanders stunned and police scrambling.
According to law enforcement, Lil Nas X is now in custody at a Van Nuys jail just outside Los Angeles. He’s being held without bail as authorities piece together the events that led to the misdemeanor charge.
Earlier Thursday morning, eyewitnesses saw the rapper strutting through the streets wearing only tighty whities and cowboy boots. Things escalated quickly when he allegedly stripped naked and lunged at a responding officer.
Sources close to the investigation say that police were called after someone reported erratic behavior. Officers arrived to find Nas completely nude and combative. He was reportedly taken to a local hospital over concerns of a possible drug overdose. It’s unclear if police found drugs at the scene.
For now, Lil Nas’ team has remained tight-lipped on the matter.
