Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested in Allen, Texas, on August 21, 2026, after a traffic stop that resulted in three criminal charges.
The 28-year-old artist was booked into the Collin County Jail on allegations involving driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession and unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest came exactly one year after another high-profile arrest involving drugs and a firearm, adding another unexpected chapter to the rapper’s rapidly developing legal history.
The latest case also created immediate problems for his music schedule, with a planned festival appearance in Winnipeg canceled shortly after news of the arrest emerged.
The Traffic Stop
According to reports, Allen police stopped Landum on Friday night in the Dallas-area suburb.
The encounter ultimately led to his arrest and booking at the Collin County Jail.
Authorities listed three charges:
- Driving while intoxicated
- Possession of marijuana of less than two ounces
- Unlawful possession of a firearm
The charges are allegations, and an arrest does not establish guilt. Landum remains entitled to due process as the case moves through the courts.
At the time of the arrest, he was also reportedly out on bail connected with his August 2025 case, making the new allegations potentially more consequential from a legal standpoint.
Why It Matters
The timing of the arrest was particularly striking.
Landum was arrested on August 21, 2026, exactly one year after he was arrested in Dallas on August 21, 2025.
His 2025 arrest occurred shortly before the release of his album I Hope You’re Happy and involved allegations concerning marijuana and firearm possession.
A second weapons-related arrest within a year has now placed additional attention on the rapper’s legal situation.
Concert Canceled
The arrest immediately collided with BigXthaPlug’s professional commitments.
He had been scheduled to headline the Country Rising Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on the same Friday night as his arrest.
Festival organizers subsequently informed fans that the rapper would not perform, describing his absence as the result of a “personal emergency.”
The cancellation was particularly significant because BigXthaPlug has become an increasingly prominent name in country-rap and Southern hip-hop, making his festival appearances an important part of his expanding live career.
Iowa State Fair
His next scheduled performance created even more uncertainty.
BigXthaPlug was booked to headline the Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Saturday, August 22, less than a day after the Allen arrest.
Fair officials said they were communicating with his representatives and had initially been told that he was expected to perform.
However, jail records reportedly showed that Landum remained in custody Saturday morning.
That left organizers and fans waiting for confirmation about whether the concert would proceed with the rapper or require a last-minute change.
A Troubled Legal History
The August 2026 arrest is not BigXthaPlug’s first encounter with Texas law enforcement.
In August 2025, he was arrested in Dallas on allegations involving marijuana and unlawful firearm possession.
That case attracted significant attention because it happened just hours before the release of I Hope You’re Happy, putting his personal legal troubles alongside an important moment in his music career.
Landum’s earlier legal history also includes a February 2025 marijuana arrest in Arlington, with those charges reportedly later dismissed.
He had previously spent time in jail following drug and weapons allegations in 2022.
The 2022 Turning Point
BigXthaPlug has previously discussed how incarceration influenced his music.
During his 2022 jail stay, he spent time in solitary confinement and used the experience as an opportunity to write.
The period became part of the story behind his emergence as a major Dallas rap artist.
Rather than disappearing from music, he used difficult circumstances as creative material and eventually built a growing audience through his distinctive blend of Southern hip-hop, trap and country influences.
That background has become an important part of his public identity.
Rising Music Career
Despite the legal controversies, BigXthaPlug has continued to establish himself as one of the more recognizable voices in modern Southern rap.
His music frequently combines traditional trap production with country-inspired storytelling and Texas identity.
That crossover has helped him reach listeners beyond the conventional hip-hop audience.
His growing profile has also translated into larger concerts, festival bookings and increased attention from the mainstream music industry.
The latest arrest therefore comes at a particularly sensitive point in his career, when his touring schedule and public profile are expanding.
What Happens Next?
The immediate focus will be on the legal proceedings stemming from the Allen arrest.
The three charges could carry different consequences depending on the precise allegations, evidence and eventual court decisions. The fact that Landum was already out on bail in connection with the previous case could also become an important issue for prosecutors and the court.
However, the ultimate outcome cannot be determined simply from the arrest.
The allegations still have to move through the legal process, and Landum has not been convicted of the new charges.
BigXthaPlug’s August 2026 arrest has placed his personal legal situation back in the spotlight at a time when his music career is gaining momentum.
The combination of a DWI allegation, marijuana possession and an alleged firearm offense led to his booking in Collin County and immediately disrupted his touring schedule.
His canceled Winnipeg performance and uncertainty surrounding the Iowa State Fair appearance demonstrated how quickly an off-stage development can affect a working musician.
For now, the most important unanswered questions concern both the legal case and its impact on his upcoming performances.
