Rapper BigXthaPlug in Another Legal Entanglement: Arrested on DWI, Gun, and Marijuana Charges in Texas

It seems that for Dallas-area rapper BigXthaPlug, legally known as Xavier Darnell Landum, legal troubles are becoming an all too familiar tune. Just this past Friday, August 22, 2026, Landum was taken into custody in Texas, adding a new chapter to his recurring encounters with law enforcement. This time around, the charges laid against him are quite serious: driving while intoxicated (DWI), possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, and unlawful possession of a firearm.

Details surrounding the specific circumstances that led to this latest arrest remain somewhat under wraps, with the Allen Police Department, who made the arrest, stating that it's an active investigation. He was subsequently booked into the Collin County Jail. Interestingly, his absence from the Country Rising Festival, where he was slated to perform, was vaguely attributed to a "personal emergency" by the organizers. Now, we know what that emergency entailed.

To be clear, this isn't BigXthaPlug's first rodeo with the law, not by a long shot. This recent arrest marks his third such incident in roughly an 18-month span, which, you have to admit, is a concerning pattern. Just over a year ago, on August 21, 2025, Landum was arrested in Dallas on similar charges: marijuana possession (again, less than two ounces) and unlawful possession of a firearm. That time, bond was set at $2,500 for each count, and he managed to post bail and secure his release.

A crucial detail from that 2025 arrest is worth noting: the Arlington Police Department had identified Mr. Landum as a documented gang member. This classification played a significant role in the unlawful firearm possession charge, turning what might otherwise be permissible into a misdemeanor. You see, while Texas generally allows eligible adults to carry handguns without a specific license, that privilege can be revoked or complicated by certain legal statuses or prior associations.

And if we look back even further, to February 2025, Landum faced an earlier marijuana possession charge in Arlington. Thankfully for him, that particular case was eventually dismissed. However, with the latest arrest, and the compounding nature of the charges, it seems BigXthaPlug has a more significant legal battle ahead of him this time. Fans and followers will undoubtedly be watching closely to see how these events unfold.