Rapper Lil Nas X, who was arrested last week after a bizarre stroll along Ventura Boulevard in Studio City, where he was spotted walking in underwear and cowboy boots, was charged Monday with three felony counts of battery against a police officer and a single count of resisting arrest.
The 26-year-old “Old Town Road” singer, whose real name is Montero Hill, was expected to be arraigned sometime Monday in Van Nuys, according to court records.
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He was arrested around 6 a.m. Thursday after being spotted walking on Ventura Boulevard in an apparently disoriented state. Video taken by a witness showed him strutting along the street wearing only underwear and cowboy boots, at one point placing an orange traffic cone on his head. Subsequent video showed the singer completely naked.
El rapero Lil Nas X, nacido Montero Lamar Hill, fue arrestado El jueves por la mañana, después de que la policía de Los Ángeles respondiera a informes de un hombre desnudo caminando por Ventura Boulevard en el vecindario de Studio City. pic.twitter.com/mBgU6dYuTv
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Police responded to the scene, and according to various reports, the rapper allegedly charged at officers. One report indicated that Hill allegedly punched an officer in the face during the struggle.
The rapper was ultimately arrested and taken to a hospital amid concerns he may have been suffering from an overdose. He was being held without bail.
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