Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested by the Allen Police Department on Friday, August 21, and booked into the Collin County Jail on charges including driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to jail and police records cited by CBS News Texas and FOX 4 News. Born Xavier Landum, the 27-year-old artist faced the arrest exactly one year after a previous arrest in late August 2025 on similar drug and weapons charges in Dallas.
Charges and Jail Booking Details
According to Collin County Jail records cited by FOX 4 News, Landum faces three specific counts: driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession of less than two ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Sam Rippamonti, a public information officer for the Allen Police Department, confirmed to CBS News Texas that an arrest took place on Friday, stating that the investigation remains active while declining to provide additional details beyond the booked charges.
Festival Appearance Missed Due to Personal Emergency
The arrest coincided with a scheduled musical performance. FOX 4 News reported that BigXthaPlug was slated to perform at the Country Rising Festival on Friday but missed his appearance. Festival organizers posted a notice on Instagram attributing his absence to a “personal emergency.”
Legal History and Prior Arrests in North Texas
Friday’s booking marks the latest in a series of legal encounters for the Dallas-born hip-hop star in North Texas. According to CBS News Texas, Landum was previously arrested on August 21, 2025, on drug and weapons charges after Dallas police pulled over a pickup truck missing a front license plate on South Great Trinity Forest Way. During that 2025 traffic stop, officers recovered a small amount of marijuana and a firearm after a criminal database flagged Landum as connected to a gang in Arlington, which legally prohibited him from possessing a gun. FOX 4 News noted that Landum was also arrested in Arlington in February 2025 for marijuana possession, though those specific charges were later dismissed.
Music Career and Streaming Success
Despite ongoing legal troubles, BigXthaPlug maintains a commercial footprint in the music industry. Born in Dallas, Landum began his career in 2023, writing songs while incarcerated before breaking out with his single “Texas,” according to FOX 4 News. His streaming metrics reflect popularity, boasting 19.4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with his most streamed track, “Mmhmm,” accumulating over 548 million streams. His studio output includes the 2025 album I Hope You’re Happy, which featured collaborations with artists such as Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Shaboozey, and Jelly Roll.