Lil Nas X’s bizarre behavior began hours before his nearly nude hospitalization and arrest on Thursday.
The singer was spotted on surveillance camera footage, obtained by TMZ Friday, roaming around a Los Angeles hotel where he was reportedly not a guest.
The 26-year-old could be seen approaching the Short Stories Hotel around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
At the time, the “Old Town Road” crooner was fully clothed in a cowboy hat, a button-up top, jeans and a pair of boots.
Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, meandered through the hotel’s courtyard and stopped for a moment to fan himself.
He went on to grab what appeared to be a glass of water from the lobby before sitting on a bench and removing his shirt.
By the time the Grammy winner was arrested wandering around Ventura B