BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas as Rapper Faces Three Charges
By TUW
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug has found himself facing another legal situation after being arrested in Texas on Friday, August 21, according to authorities and jail records.
The artist, whose real name is Xavier Darnell Landum, was arrested by the Allen Police Department and booked into the Collin County Jail. Records indicate that he is facing allegations of driving while intoxicated, possessing less than two ounces of marijuana and unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Authorities have so far provided very limited information about the circumstances surrounding the arrest. An Allen Police spokesperson confirmed that an arrest had taken place but said no additional details could be released while the investigation remains active.
The timing of the arrest also created uncertainty around the rapper’s performance schedule. BigXthaPlug was scheduled to appear at the Country Rising Festival in Winnipeg on Friday but did not perform. Organisers said his absence was due to a personal emergency.
There was also attention on his planned Iowa State Fair performance the following day. Festival officials said they were in contact with his representatives and had been informed that he was still expected to perform.
The latest arrest comes almost exactly one year after Landum faced another arrest involving marijuana and firearm allegations. He was also arrested in Arlington in February 2025 on a marijuana possession charge, which was later dismissed, according to previous reports.
BigXthaPlug has continued to establish himself as a major name in Dallas hip-hop, gaining wider recognition through songs including “Texas” and “Mmhmm.” His growing music career has made the latest legal development particularly notable among fans and followers.
At this stage, the circumstances behind the latest arrest remain unclear. The charges are allegations, and BigXthaPlug is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
