Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in North Texas on August 21, 2026, after a traffic stop led to allegations of driving while intoxicated, unlawfully carrying a weapon and possessing marijuana.

The 27-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Xavier Landum, was taken into custody by Allen police and booked into the Collin County Jail.

According to jail records, Landum faced three charges:

Driving while intoxicated.

Unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Possession of less than two ounces of marijuana.

His bonds on the three charges totaled $5,000.

Landum subsequently posted bond and was released.

The arrest adds another legal issue to the résumé of an artist whose career has exploded over the past several years, transforming BigXthaPlug from a regional Texas rapper into one of the most recognizable new voices in Southern hip-hop.

BigXthaPlug Was Arrested in Allen, Texas

The arrest happened Friday, August 21, in Allen, a city approximately 25 miles north of Dallas.

According to publicly available booking information, Allen Police Department officers took Landum into custody before he was transported to the Collin County Jail.

Authorities have not publicly released an extensive narrative detailing everything that allegedly occurred before the arrest.

That means some of the circumstances surrounding the initial traffic stop—including what specifically prompted officers to stop Landum—remain unclear from the publicly available information.

What is established through the booking records is that the encounter ultimately resulted in three criminal allegations.

The DWI Charge Carried the Largest Bond

Landum was booked on a driving-while-intoxicated charge.

His bond on that count was set at $2,500.

A DWI arrest doesn't itself establish that a driver was legally intoxicated.

Prosecutors would still need to establish the elements of the offense if the case proceeds, and the available initial reports don't provide enough information to independently determine what evidence officers allegedly collected during the stop.

Details such as a reported blood-alcohol concentration, breath test, blood test or field-sobriety-test results were not included in the initial publicly available reporting.

Landum is therefore accused of DWI; he has not been convicted based on this arrest.

Police Also Filed a Weapon Charge

The second charge was unlawful carrying of a weapon.

That count carried a $1,500 bond.

This distinction is important when describing the arrest.

Early social-media summaries sometimes characterized the charge broadly as illegal or unlawful “possession” of a firearm.

The booking record identifies the allegation more specifically as unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Texas generally has permissive firearm laws compared with many states, but there are still circumstances in which carrying a weapon can become unlawful.

The exact theory behind Landum's weapon charge will depend on the facts alleged by police and prosecutors.

BigXthaPlug Was Also Charged With Marijuana Possession

The third count involved possession of marijuana weighing less than two ounces.

Bond on that charge was set at $1,000.

Texas has not broadly legalized recreational marijuana.

Possession of small quantities can therefore still result in criminal charges under state law.

Again, the charge represents an allegation.

The initial booking information doesn't establish the final outcome of the case.

His Bonds Totaled $5,000

Combined, Landum's three bonds totaled $5,000.

He was subsequently released after posting bond.

That means the rapper is no longer being held in the Collin County Jail in connection with the August 21 arrest.

Release on bond doesn't resolve the underlying charges.

It allows a defendant to remain out of custody while the legal process continues, subject to any conditions imposed by the court.

Future proceedings will determine how prosecutors ultimately handle each allegation.

The Arrest Comes During a Massive Period in BigXthaPlug’s Career

The timing is notable because BigXthaPlug has experienced one of the fastest rises in contemporary Southern rap.

Born and raised in Dallas, Landum built his identity around an unmistakably Texas sound.

His deep voice, heavy delivery and production choices helped distinguish him from a crowded field of emerging rappers.

Rather than abandoning his regional identity to chase mainstream success, BigXthaPlug leaned heavily into it.

That strategy worked.

‘Texas’ Became His Breakthrough

BigXthaPlug's breakout record “Texas” became an anthem that significantly expanded his audience.

The song served almost as a mission statement.

Everything about the record emphasized where he came from.

His accent.

His delivery.

The production.

The imagery.

The pride in Texas culture.

As the song spread across streaming platforms and social media, BigXthaPlug went from being a rapper primarily recognized within Texas to an artist with national momentum.

The success helped establish the foundation for what followed.

‘Mmhmm’ Took His Career Even Further

BigXthaPlug followed with another major record in “Mmhmm.”

The track became one of his most recognizable songs and further demonstrated that his breakthrough wasn't going to be limited to a single viral record.

His ability to make commercially successful music while maintaining his heavy Southern delivery became part of his appeal.

BigXthaPlug didn't sound like he was trying to fit neatly into the dominant melodic rap trends.

He sounded like BigXthaPlug.

That became increasingly valuable as his audience grew.

Then Came ‘The Largest’

His 2024 album Take Care helped elevate him even further.

The project included “The Largest,” another record that became strongly associated with his rise.

By that stage, BigXthaPlug wasn't simply an emerging Dallas rapper anymore.

He was becoming a nationally recognized artist with a growing catalog of commercially successful records.

His combination of booming production, conversational storytelling and a deep, immediately recognizable voice gave him a distinct position within mainstream rap.

Country Music Opened Another Door

One of the more unexpected developments in BigXthaPlug's career has been his crossover into country music.

Rather than treating rap and country as completely separate worlds, he began collaborating with country artists and experimenting with sounds rooted in both genres.

That eventually developed into I Hope You're Happy, a country-influenced collaborative project that included appearances from major country performers.

The move expanded his audience beyond traditional hip-hop listeners.

It also made sense culturally.

Texas has deep histories in both rap and country music, and BigXthaPlug has consistently made his home state central to his identity.

Instead of presenting the crossover as abandoning rap, he positioned it as another extension of Texas music.

His Voice Became His Trademark

BigXthaPlug possesses one of the most recognizable voices among his generation of rappers.

It's unusually deep.

Heavy.

Deliberate.

And immediately identifiable.

That vocal presence has allowed him to stand out even when appearing alongside artists with dramatically different styles.

It also makes his records difficult to mistake for anyone else's.

In an era when artists frequently struggle to establish a unique identity, that recognizability has been one of his biggest advantages.

He Built His Success Outside the Traditional Rap Blueprint

BigXthaPlug's rise has also demonstrated how much the music industry has changed.

Regional artists no longer necessarily need years of traditional radio promotion or major-label development before reaching a national audience.

Streaming platforms can push records far beyond their home markets.

TikTok can introduce songs to millions of listeners.

YouTube can turn music videos into major discovery tools.

Independent and artist-led teams can build momentum before traditional industry institutions fully recognize what's happening.

BigXthaPlug benefited from that environment while simultaneously building a very traditional type of regional fan base.

Texas embraced him first.

The rest of the country followed.

The Legal Situation Now Runs Alongside His Career Momentum

That makes the August arrest particularly notable.

BigXthaPlug isn't an unknown artist receiving local attention because of an arrest.

He's an established national recording artist.

Every legal development therefore has the potential to become entertainment news.

But the arrest shouldn't be treated as a conviction.

Landum was booked on three allegations.

He posted bond.

The cases will move through the legal system.

Until there is a plea, dismissal, conviction or another definitive court outcome, the charges remain allegations.

This Isn't BigXthaPlug’s First Encounter With the Legal System

Landum has publicly discussed earlier periods of incarceration and legal trouble from before his music career reached its current level.

Those experiences have become part of his story as an artist.

He has spoken about turning toward music after difficult periods in his life and eventually building a career capable of supporting himself and his family.

That background has contributed to the narrative surrounding his success.

The difference now is scale.

Earlier legal problems occurred before BigXthaPlug became a nationally recognized artist.

Today, an arrest involving him immediately becomes national entertainment news.

The Details of the Traffic Stop Will Matter

There are still unanswered questions surrounding the August 21 encounter.

Why was Landum initially stopped?

What led officers to suspect intoxication?

Was any chemical testing conducted?

Where was the weapon allegedly located?

What circumstances caused police to classify its carrying as unlawful?

How was the marijuana allegedly discovered?

Those details could become important as the case progresses.

Initial booking records tell the public what someone was arrested for.

They don't necessarily tell the complete story of how prosecutors intend to prove those allegations.

BigXthaPlug Is Back Out Following His Release

For now, the most immediate development is that Landum has been released.

He is no longer being held in the Collin County Jail on the three charges stemming from the August 21 stop.

There has been no indication from the initial reports that the arrest has halted his music career or resulted in a lengthy period of incarceration.

What happens next will depend on the court process.

The DWI allegation carries the largest individual bond.

The unlawful-carrying allegation introduces a firearm component.

And the marijuana count adds a third charge arising from the same encounter.

A Major Career Meets an Unwanted Legal Headline

BigXthaPlug has spent the past several years turning himself into one of Dallas' biggest modern rap success stories.

“Texas” introduced him to a much larger audience.

“Mmhmm” helped prove the momentum was sustainable.

Take Care expanded his catalog.

His country collaborations demonstrated an ability to reach listeners outside hip-hop.

And his unmistakable voice helped establish a musical identity that is distinctly his own.

Now, instead of another album release or collaboration dominating the conversation, the rapper is facing an unwanted headline.

BigXthaPlug was arrested in Allen, Texas, on August 21.

He was booked on allegations of driving while intoxicated, unlawfully carrying a weapon and possessing less than two ounces of marijuana.

His bonds totaled $5,000.

He has since been released.

The allegations will now move through the Texas legal system, where the evidence—not the arrest itself—will ultimately determine the outcome.