Rising American hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug, best known for his viral Southern trap and country-rap hits, has been taken into custody in Texas on multiple charges including driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and unlawful firearm possession. Law enforcement officials with the Allen County Police Department confirmed to BBC Newsbeat that the 28-year-old artist, whose legal name is Xavier Landum, was pulled over during a routine stop on Friday and has since been detained at the Collin County Jail.
The arrest marks the third time the rapper has faced similar legal trouble in recent years. Just one year prior, he was arrested on matching charges of unlawful weapon possession and possession of a small quantity of marijuana, a case that remains open and unresolved as of this reporting. He was still out on bail from the 2025 arrest when he was taken into custody this week. Records also show he faced related charges back in 2022.
BigXthaPlug first rose to mainstream fame through a string of viral hit singles, including fan favorites *Texas*, *The Largest*, and *Mmhmm*, which cemented his reputation as one of the most exciting new voices in the modern Southern rap scene. He made his major UK festival debut in 2025, performing at London’s iconic Wireless Festival just weeks ahead of dropping his last full-length project. He had been gearing up for a high-profile new chapter in his career in recent days, teasing an upcoming new album release via his official Instagram and was scheduled to hit the stage this past Friday at the Country Rising festival.
Following news of his arrest, Country Rising festival organizers announced via their own Instagram page that the artist would no longer appear on the lineup, citing an unforeseen personal emergency as the reason for the last-minute cancellation. As of Monday, legal representatives for BigXthaPlug have not yet released a public statement regarding his latest arrest.