Rapper BigXThaPlug arrested for marijuana possession in Dallas

DALLAS - Dallas rapper Xavier Landum, also known as BigXthaPlug, was arrested and booked into the Dallas County jail on Thursday night, marking his second arrest in North Texas this year.

What we know:

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, officers pulled 26-year-old Landum over around 8:45 p.m. for "not having a front license plate pulling out of Williams Chicken" in Dallas. 

Officers were reportedly patrolling that area because they had gotten a tip about a car club having a meeting.

An officer asked Landum if he had any weapons in the vehicle. Landum replied, "mine is under my arm rest," the affidavit states. 

Police allegedly found two firearms and a small amount of marijuana in Landum's truck. They also found his name in the NCIC gang database, which makes it a misdemeanor for him to possess a firearm in Texas.

He was charged with possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces) and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to jail records.

Landum was released from the Dallas County jail after appearing before a judge and posting bond. He had little to say other than to promote his new album.

The album "I Hope You're Happy" was officially released on Friday, featuring collaborations with artists like Jelly Roll, Luke Combs and Shaboozy.

Landum was scheduled to attend an album release party on Thursday night for his new album at the Cash Cow bar in Deep Ellum. A second album release party at a Wing Stop location on Friday night has been canceled. 

FOX 4 asked the rapper if he would reschedule the party, and he told reporters yes.

What they're saying:

His attorney, Valerie Baston, gave reporters this statement following his release from Dallas County Jail.

"We are going to work vigorously for our client. It is what it is. It's two misdemeanors. People are saying it's a felony and it's not," she said.

BigXThaPlug and Shaboozy film music video on Dallas bridge

Local perspective:

In July, Landum was seen filming a music video with Shaboozy on the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

BigXThaPlug arrested in Texas in February

The backstory:

Landum was also arrested in February in Arlington, Texas. According to police, officers pulled over a vehicle with an expired registration. When they approached the car, they reportedly smelled marijuana and found a handgun in the passenger-side door.

Landum was arrested on one count of possession of marijuana (less than 2 ounces). A passenger, identified as Cleodist Landum, was also taken into custody on an active felony warrant.

That charge was later dismissed.

Who is BigXthaPlug?

Dig deeper:

Xavier Landum is a Dallas native who began his music career in 2023. He started writing songs while in jail, including his breakout single "Texas." After the success of his debut album, Landum launched his own record label.

He has a significant online presence, with 19.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify. His most streamed song, "Mmhmm," has garnered over 433 million streams.

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