BigXthaPlug is in legal trouble again. The Dallas rapper, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested by Allen, Texas police on Friday, August 21, and booked into the Collin County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
What Happened
According to Collin County jail and court records, Landum was pulled over by the Allen Police Department and subsequently arrested on three separate charges. The DWI and marijuana possession are both classified as Class B misdemeanors under Texas law, while the unlawful firearm possession is a Class A misdemeanor.
The arrest came on a Friday night, just hours before BigXthaPlug was scheduled to headline a music festival in Winnipeg, Canada. He missed that performance entirely. However, by Saturday evening he had been released and somehow made it to the Iowa State Fair, where he performed as scheduled to a packed crowd.
Multiple outlets including CBS News, Rolling Stone, and NME confirmed the arrest details through official jail records. Allen police have not released body camera footage or detailed the circumstances of the traffic stop beyond the charges filed.
Almost Exactly One Year Later
What makes this arrest particularly notable is the timing. BigXthaPlug was arrested on nearly identical charges in the same Dallas metropolitan area in August 2025, just days before the release of his album. That arrest also involved DWI and firearms charges in Collin County.
The pattern raises serious questions about whether the rising rapper is learning from previous legal encounters or whether the consequences have been insufficient to change behavior. His legal team has not issued a public statement regarding the latest arrest.
Career Context
BigXthaPlug has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in the Dallas rap scene, known for blending country-influenced aesthetics with hard-hitting trap production. His commercial momentum has been building throughout 2026, with festival bookings, streaming numbers, and industry attention all increasing.
Whether this arrest impacts his upcoming tour dates or label relationships remains to be seen. His decision to perform at the Iowa State Fair less than 24 hours after being released from jail suggests he intends to maintain his schedule regardless of legal complications.
What Comes Next
All three charges are misdemeanors, meaning BigXthaPlug is unlikely to face significant jail time even if convicted. However, the repeat nature of the offenses within a twelve-month window could influence how a judge handles sentencing if the case goes to trial. A court date has not been publicly announced.
