Lil Nas X Jailed Over Weekend: Arrest and Possible Overdose Shocks Fans
Lil Nas X's Wild Ride: Rapper Arrested, Hospitalized, and Now Facing Battery Charges
In a shocking turn of events, Lil Nas X, the 26-year-old rapper behind the chart-topping hit "Old Town Road," has been arrested for battery on a police officer and hospitalized for a possible overdose. The incident, which unfolded in the early hours of Thursday morning, has left fans and industry insiders reeling.
According to sources close to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Lil Nas X was taken into custody after he allegedly charged at officers responding to a call about a nude man walking down Ventura Boulevard. The rapper, who was reportedly clad in only underwear and cowboy boots, sang, talked repeatedly about a party, and struck poses before being subdued by the police.
The LAPD confirmed that Lil Nas X was transported to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed under arrest for battery on a police officer. In a statement to The Scholarly Note, Officer Cervantes of the LAPD explained: "This morning, around 5:50 am, officers responded to the 11000 block of Ventura Bl for a nude man walking in the street. Upon arrival, the suspect charged at officers and was taken into custody."
But that's not all - Lil Nas X's Instagram feed reveals a bizarre series of posts from his home, seemingly taken just hours before his arrest. In one video, he sings and plays with a tambourine beside a pile of various items, captioned "FREE THE PEOPLE! NOW!" Another post shows him wearing a fur coat with a tiara-adorned cowboy hat, captioning it "OH NO sHES GONE MAD! CRAZY I TELL U!"
The rapper's erratic behavior has raised concerns among fans and family members. Sources close to Lil Nas X's camp tell The Scholarly Note that his loved ones are worried about his well-being and are considering staging an intervention.
Lil Nas X's arrest is just the latest in a string of controversies surrounding the rapper. In 2021, he spoke to WSJ about experimenting with psychedelic mushrooms while working on his debut album MONTERO. He also revealed to Variety that he dealt with several heartbreaking losses by "smoking [weed] heavily." The rapper has been open about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse.
The latest incident comes just four months after Lil Nas X was hospitalized for partial facial paralysis. In a video from his hospital bed, the rapper laughed and explained what had been going on: "This is me doing a full smile right now by the way. It's like, what the f? Bro, I can't even laugh right now, bro. What the f? Ah! Oh my God!"
Lil Nas X's representative has yet to comment on the latest developments. However, sources close to the rapper tell The Scholarly Note that he will be facing a judge on Monday morning to determine his bail.
As the news of Lil Nas X's arrest continues to unfold, fans are left wondering what exactly happened in the early hours of Thursday morning. Was it a cry for help or just another wild episode from the rapper? One thing is certain - Lil Nas X's life has become the stuff of tabloid headlines, and we can't look away.
UPDATE
According to TMZ, Lil Nas X will be having his bail set at the upcoming Monday hearing. The 26-year-old rapper was previously held without bail, but it appears that he will now have a chance to post bail and potentially return home before facing trial.
The LAPD has confirmed that Lil Nas X threw punches at the officers during the incident, prompting a use of force by the police. None of the officers were injured during the altercation.
As fans continue to speculate about Lil Nas X's well-being and the events leading up to his arrest, one thing is clear - the rapper's life has become a wild ride, full of twists and turns that leave us all wondering what's next.
SIDEBAR
Lil Nas X's Instagram feed has been flooded with concerned messages from fans, who are worried about the rapper's well-being. "Please take care of yourself, Lil Nas X!" wrote one fan. "We love you and want to see you thrive!"
But not everyone is sympathetic to the rapper's plight. "He needs to get his life together," wrote another fan. "This isn't funny anymore."
As the drama continues to unfold, one thing is certain - Lil Nas X's life will be under the microscope for weeks to come.
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According to sources close to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Lil Nas X was seen walking down Ventura Boulevard in the early hours of Thursday morning, singing and talking about a party. He allegedly charged at officers responding to the scene, prompting a use of force by the police.
The LAPD has confirmed that Lil Nas X threw punches at the officers during the altercation, but none of them were injured.
As fans continue to speculate about the events leading up to his arrest, one thing is clear - Lil Nas X's life has become a wild ride, full of twists and turns that leave us all wondering what's next.