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A KAALGAT Lil Nas X was picked up by police on Thursday after being found wandering through Los Angeles.

Video posted on TMZ appeared to show the "Old Town Road" artist in the buff as he strutted down the major thoroughfare in the city.

The rapper repeatedly addressed the passer-by taking the video, urging them: "Don't be late to the party tonight."

It was not clear which party he was referring to or where he was headed, as he walked along the centre median of the near-empty street.

At one point he asked the person filming, who was apparently sitting in a car, to hand over the phone so he can throw it away.

"I wanna throw it far away so you never see it again. I don't like phones."

"Didn't I tell you to put the phone down? Uh-oh, somebody's gonna have to pay for that," he said as he theatrically wagged his finger.

He was later pictured and recorded completely nude. The images were shared by TMZ.

A spokesman for Los Angeles Police Department told AFP that officers had been called to the Studio City area just before dawn.

"There was a nude man walking in the street," the spokesman said.

"Upon arrival the suspect charged at officers. He was taken into custody and taken to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed under arrest for battery on a police officer."

The spokesman said he was unable to provide the identity of the man.

Photos published by TMZ appear to show the flamboyant star putting a traffic cone on his head.

According to the US celebrity skinner website, the artist is now on his best behaviour in the tronk.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ, police haven't had any issues with Lil Nas since he arrived at the jail. He hasn't tried to put on any shows or sung for those also at the jail.

He is expected to remain until a judge can set his bail, currently slated for Monday.

According to sources close to the situation, the artist's flashy antics have landed him in a precarious position, prompting reflection over the weekend on his wild escapades and perhaps, a search for his missing cowboy boots—reportedly already making their way to eBay.