Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, faced an unexpected turn of events early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. The artist was then arrested and transported to a local hospital after being found walking along an avenue almost unclothed. Witnesses said he was sashaying and posturing for photographers, setting off a chain reaction of panic and alarm.
The situation flared Wednesday night into the early hours of Thursday. As it happens when a superstar places one foot on stage and the other off, chaos followed when spectators started recording the artist. Witnesses and media reports suggest that Lil Nas X had spoken about attending an afterparty prior to the crash. What led up to his arrest has not been fully explained.
In an Instagram story taken in the midst of the crisis, he looked positively unbothered, dancing with fans and hamming it up for camera. At one point, he was heard saying, “Didn’t I tell you to put the phone down? Uh oh, someone’s gonna have to pay for that.” While this quip got a good chuckle from everyone around, it foreshadowed the whimsical – but sometimes treacherous – nature of this world.
Authorities took Lil Nas X to a hospital for psychiatric evaluation upon arrest. Though he has been hospitalized since Wednesday morning, the details of his medical emergency remain private. The artist’s mental health has sparked concern amongst fans and watchers, leading to calls to protect the pressures of artists and public figures.
Earlier this year, Lil Nas X made headlines at the 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on March 27, 2025. He also performed alongside Kevin Abstract at the Mojave Tent during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, on April 20, 2024. His impact is self-evident when you play his 2019 song “Love Is God.” It broke records to become the longest-running No. 1 in history across all Billboard charts.
As word of this cancellation has begun to circulate, fans have been expressing their concerns. They care about his overall well-being and security as a Black queer figure. The artist’s ability to navigate both his public persona and personal challenges remains a topic of interest within the entertainment community.
