Lil Nas X’s Jailhouse Behavior Revealed As Police Detail His Actions Behind Bars

Lil Nas X’s arrest, hospitalization, and jail stay are making headlines after a bizarre Los Angeles incident. The 26-year-old “Old Town Road” rapper, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, was arrested for battery on a police officer after being spotted wandering down Ventura Blvd in just cowboy boots and underwear. Later released video shows the Grammy-winning “Industry Baby” star completely nude, yelling song lyrics, and making hand gestures as traffic passed by, before police intervened. After a possible drug overdose scare and brief hospitalization, Lil Nas X was booked into jail, where police are now revealing how he’s behaving behind bars.

Despite the wild arrest, law enforcement sources told TMZ that Lil Nas X has kept a surprisingly low profile behind bars. Officials said there have been no behavioral issues since he was booked, and the rapper hasn’t attempted to put on any performances for fellow detainees in the pre-arraignment jail area, where most inmates only stay briefly before appearing in court.

Though he won’t see a judge until Monday, Nas has some basic entertainment to help pass the time. According to reports, the jail provides detainees with access to books, bibles, simple board games, and TVs with a handful of local channels. For now, the “Old Town Road” star appears to be lying low and waiting for his court date.

Lil Nas X’s arrest comes just months after he opened up about personal challenges. Back in February, the 26-year-old star shared a candid video on social media reflecting on what he called a “pretty difficult” few years.

“These last few years were pretty difficult for me,” he admitted. “I’m just now arriving to this place of feeling confidence in myself and what I’m doing, and I’m trying to make sure I put intention towards my music and my vision and the creativity of it all.”

He went on to say that during the rollout of his 2021 album "Montero," he was more focused on chart performance than enjoying the process. “I was more focused on making sure the songs did well than making sure I was having fun doing sh-t. And I’m not saying I didn’t have any fun. I had some f-cking fun. But I want this time around to be even more fun and I want to be even more full of joy and I want to be even more full of love.”

This isn’t the first health scare for the “Old Town Road” hitmaker in 2025. Back in April, Lil Nas X revealed from a hospital bed that he had been diagnosed with partial facial paralysis. In a video shared with fans, he explained that he had suddenly lost control of the right side of his face.

While he didn’t confirm the exact cause, many fans and outlets speculated the condition was Bell’s palsy, a temporary but unsettling diagnosis that can cause sudden facial weakness.

Weeks later, Nas offered an update, reassuring supporters that he was on the road to recovery, though he admitted his left eye still needed “catch-up” and that he was actively working on strengthening his facial muscles.

In the wake of his arrest, sources close to Lil Nas X say his family is deeply concerned about where his life may be headed if he doesn’t make a major change soon. While health remains their primary worry, insiders are also raising red flags about the people currently surrounding the rapper.

One insider told Daily Mail that Nas has struggled with trust for years, feeling betrayed by people from his past who tried to take advantage of him financially. Now, some of those same people believe the new friends in his circle may not be any better.

According to the source, the 26-year-old has lately been spending time with “seedy characters in L.A.,” a few of whom are said to be crashing at his house and taking advantage of his generosity.

From his shocking arrest to an alleged overdose scare, jail time, and mounting concerns from those closest to him, Lil Nas X’s recent troubles paint a picture of a star at a crossroads. The past year has already seen him hospitalized for partial facial paralysis, opening up about personal struggles, and now facing criminal charges that could have lasting consequences.

For now, the “Old Town Road” hitmaker remains in jail until his arraignment and bail hearing, with fans around the world left to wonder whether this will be the wake-up call that pushes him toward a healthier, more stable path.