Rapper BigXthaPlug's Recurring Legal Troubles: A Closer Look

Well, it seems like rapper BigXthaPlug, or Xavier Darnell Landum as he's known legally, can't quite catch a break from legal troubles. Just this past Friday, August 22, 2026, he was reportedly taken into custody in Texas, adding a Driving While Intoxicated charge to a list that also includes possession of marijuana and an unlawful firearm. This latest incident, naturally, coincided with a missed appearance at the Country Rising Festival, with organizers vaguely citing a 'personal emergency' for his absence.

The Allen Police Department made the arrest, booking Landum into the Collin County Jail. While the charges themselves—DWI, less than two ounces of marijuana, and carrying a firearm without legal standing—are pretty clear, the actual circumstances leading up to his detainment remain a bit murky. Authorities, understandably, aren't spilling all the details just yet, noting it's an active and ongoing investigation.

Now, if this all sounds a little familiar, that's because it sadly is. This isn't Mr. Landum's first dance with the law, not by a long shot. Looking back to August 21, 2025, just about a year prior, he was arrested in Dallas on quite similar charges: possession of marijuana and, once again, an unlawful firearm. What's particularly noteworthy about that specific firearm charge is that it reportedly stemmed from a database check revealing him as a 'documented gang member' by the Arlington Police Department. That designation, it seems, made carrying a gun a definite no-go for him.

And the timeline goes back even further, to February 2025. He was arrested then in Arlington for marijuana possession, though, thankfully for him, that particular case was eventually dismissed. Still, when you look at the series of events, it paints a picture, doesn't it? Three arrests for drug or firearm offenses in roughly 18 months certainly raises eyebrows.

One has to wonder about the toll these repeated legal skirmishes take, not just personally, but on an artist's career trajectory. BigXthaPlug has built a following, and these sorts of headlines, while sometimes sensational, can certainly overshadow the music itself. It’s a tough spot to be in, balancing a public persona with ongoing personal and legal challenges.

So, as the Collin County Jail holds Xavier Landum, known to fans as BigXthaPlug, the investigation into his Friday arrest continues. And while the Country Rising Festival had to proceed without him, the 'personal emergency' explanation now has a much clearer, albeit concerning, context. Fans, no doubt, will be watching closely to see how this latest chapter unfolds.