TMZ reports that American Grammy winning rapper Lil Nas X was handcuffed and hospitalized after being spotted roaming a major Los Angeles road nearly naked at 4 AM.
TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the “Old Town Road” rapper nearly naked, and floating aimlessly down Ventura Blvd. Someone driving past him recorded Nas, who repeatedly pointed at the camera and muttered something about heading to a party — and at one point, he placed an orange traffic cone on his head.

Los Angeles, CA — In a strange and alarming early-morning incident, Grammy-winning rapper Lil Nas X was reportedly handcuffed and hospitalized after being spotted nearly naked and wandering Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles at around 4 a.m., according to a new report from TMZ.

The outlet, known for breaking celebrity news, obtained exclusive video footage showing the “Old Town Road” rapper wearing only a pair of underwear as he aimlessly walked down the street. The clip, now circulating online, shows Nas X interacting with a passing car, pointing at the camera multiple times while muttering something unclear — reportedly about heading to a party.

In a surreal moment captured in the video, the rapper — whose real name is Montero Hill — is seen picking up an orange traffic cone from the sidewalk and placing it on his head, almost as if it were a crown.

Witnesses say the artist appeared confused and disoriented. “He didn’t seem aggressive or anything,” one onlooker told TMZ. “It just looked like he wasn’t fully aware of what was happening around him.”

Shortly after the video was taken, LAPD officers arrived at the scene following several calls from concerned drivers and pedestrians. Lil Nas X was reportedly calm but incoherent during the encounter. Police decided to handcuff him for his safety and transported him to a nearby hospital for medical and psychological evaluation.

So far, no charges have been filed, and authorities have not suggested any criminal activity. A source close to the rapper told TMZ that he had been under a great deal of emotional stress in recent weeks, though no further details were given.

Fans flooded social media with concern as the video quickly went viral. Many expressed shock, while others highlighted the importance of mental health support for public figures. The hashtag #LilNasX began trending early Friday morning.

Neither Lil Nas X nor his management team has issued an official statement, but insiders say he is in stable condition and currently under observation.

As the entertainment world reacts to the bizarre incident, one thing is clear: there’s more to this story than meets the eye. For now, fans are hoping the rapper gets the help and rest he may need — and soon.