Perez Hilton Hospitalized After He Livestreamed Self-Harm in Alarming Video, Police Confirm

Perez Hilton is apparently getting help after an alarming TikTok livestream prompted a police response on Tuesday, August 4.

A video circulating online showed the celebrity blogger using a knife to cut himself while he was naked during a livestream. The footage reportedly remained on the platform for about three minutes before it was removed, and TikTok has since suspended Hilton's account.

Following the incident, the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office confirmed in an emailed statement that deputies received numerous calls reporting that an individual was livestreaming acts of self-harm on social media.

After responding to the Miami home of a man who was not publicly identified, the Sheriff's Office announced around 9 p.m. that he had been “safely recovered and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.”

Authorities said deputies initially spoke with family members outside the residence and confirmed the man was alone inside the home.

Officials explained that deputies focused on resolving the situation through crisis intervention rather than rushing into the residence.

“In many incidents involving a person experiencing a mental health crisis or actively harming themselves, deputies prioritize de-escalation by creating time, distance and opportunities for communication,” the statement read. “Unless there is an immediate threat to others, slowing the situation and utilizing crisis intervention techniques can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury to the individual, deputies and the public.”

The Sheriff's Office added that deputies had “tactically disengaged while continuing to monitor the situation.” In a later update, officials confirmed that after the man was taken to a nearby hospital, mental health professionals remained at the scene to provide support and resources for his family.

According to The Independent, he was “safely recovered” and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical attention.

The incident comes months after Hilton revealed he experienced a profound spiritual transformation following a severe health scare.

After spending nearly a month in the hospital with sepsis, Hilton said the experience completely changed his outlook on life and faith.

“One of the most special things of this experience was that God presented himself to me. It wasn't a feeling,” Hilton expressed in a video posted via Instagram. "I was never a believer till now. God presented to me and then did something, something that I can only call miraculous, and I was very lucid."

During the nearly 20-minute video, the influencer shared that although he was raised Catholic, he never truly believed until his recent experience, describing it as "life-changing."

"I'm so grateful. I'm excited to start taking the kids to church every week and to just know that God is real," he continued. "I had my heart open before, I wanted to believe... I don't have to hope to believe, I know now."

Hilton also reflected on his controversial career and acknowledged the harm he caused during his early years as a celebrity blogger.

He apologized for his past public "mistakes," admitting he has carried them with "deep shame and regret."

"The internet is forever. Receipts are forever ... I have also reached out to make amends. I’ve apologized publicly and privately to dozens of people," he continued. "Because I was so selfish, because I didn’t care who I hurt. I just cared about the views, the attention, the money — people hated me."

Although Hilton acknowledged that some people still want to see him "suffer" because of his past behavior, he said he is committed to becoming a better person moving forward.