BigXthaPlug Arrested in Dallasโค on Gun and Drug Charges
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Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose legal name is Xavier Landum, was taken into custody Thursday evening, according to โคofficial records from the Dallas Policeโ Department. The โขarrest occurred as โthe artist โฃwas preparingโข for scheduled album releaseโฃ events.
Details of the Arrest
Landum,โข 27, was โฃbooked โintoโ the Dallas County Jail on charges related to marijuana possession and the unlawful โคpossession of aโ firearm. Officers initiatedโ a traffic stopโ on a pickup truck missing a front license plate on South Greatโ Trinity Forest Way near US 175 atโ approximately 8:43 p.m.
During โฃthe stop, an officer inquired โฃif โฃLandum possessed a firearm. He confirmed he did and disclosed its location within the vehicle. A subsequent check revealed Landum’s allegedโข connectionโฃ to a gang in โคArlington, disqualifying him from legally owning a gun under Texas law. Texas law prohibits certain individuals,โ including those with gang affiliations, โfrom possessing firearms
(Texas Penal Code, Section 46.04).
A small quantity ofโข marijuana was also discovered during the โsearchโฃ of the truck.
Albumโ Release Events and โฃrecent Success
Theโ arrest occurredโ just hours before a planned album release party in Deep Ellum celebrating โฃhisโ latest work, “I Hope You’re Happy.” Another โrelease โevent was scheduled โฃfor Friday night at aโข local wingstop restaurant.
“Iโข Hope โYou’re Happy” features collaborations with prominent artists including Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Shaboozey, and Jelly Roll.
Did You Know?
BigXthaPlug’s unique blend of hip-hop and country influences has garnered significant attention in the music industry.
Accordingโ to a recent post on his Instagram account, his previous album, “Take Care,” released in 2024, achieved platinumโ certification, signifying salesโ of over one million copies.
Arrest Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:43 PM | Traffic stop โinitiated on South Great Trinity Forest Way. |