Dallas Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested Amid Marijuana, Firearm Charges on Album Release Day

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested early on August 22, 2025, on charges of marijuana possession of less than two ounces and unlawful possession of a firearm, just hours after releasing his country-inspired album "I Hope You're Happy." The arrest took place shortly after his album release party at a Deep Ellum nightclub, with another planned celebration at a North Texas Wingstop later the same day. This marks his second arrest in the Dallas area this year, following a similar marijuana and firearm possession charge in February. BigXthaPlug, 27, gained national attention with his 2022 hit "Texas" and has developed a unique style blending rap with country influences, collaborating with artists such as Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, and Bailey Zimmerman on his latest project. His music career was inspired by a period of solitary confinement during jail, where he began writing poetry that eventually led him to rap, motivated by a promise to be present for his autistic son. Despite his rising success, including millions of monthly Spotify listeners and chart-topping singles, he remains in jail with no bond set at this time.