Texas rap phenomenon BigXthaPlug, a descendant of the South, the hard-hitting and inimitable voice of the hip-hop genre, took a turn for the worse when he was involved with the police. The rapper, whose birth name is Xavier Landum, was arrested in Arlington, Texas after police stopped him for driving with expired tags. What began as a routine traffic stop soon heated up when officers claimed the smell of marijuana wafted from the vehicle.
A subsequent search found a small amount of marijuana in the center console and a handgun in the passenger door pocket. The Dallas-born rapper, born to Mexican parents, was quickly arrested by law enforcement and charged with possession of less than two ounces of marijuana. Also in the vehicle with him was another person, Cleodist Landum, who was detained on an active felony warrant and will now also face charges for unlawful carrying of a weapon.
BigXthaPlug is currently in custody at Arlington City Jail, prompting speculation among fans and industry insiders on the possible impact of his meteoric rise. The arrest comes at an especially inopportune moment, as it was only last week that Lil Baby revealed BigXthaPlug as an official support act for the WHAM Tour. The rapper is set to perform at all U.S. dates except for Los Angeles, which will kick off on June 3 at Houston's Toyota Center. He is also scheduled to accompany Lil Baby on the Australian leg of the tour in October, but whether his recent arrest would affect his plans to travel internationally is unclear.
For BigXthaPlug, this moment serves as a sobering reminder of the hardships that can accompany rapid success. A few years prior, he was chasing a football career until his life changed, switching his focus to music. His entry point to hip-hop was marked by personal challenges, including a stint in prison, where he first found the courage to pick up a pen and write his first raps while isolated alone in the cell. Since then, he's carved out a lane, and his 2023 debut album "Amar," named closely after his son, has received widespread acclaim. His breakout track, "Texas," even went gold, but if that doesn't make you a force to be reckoned with in the rap game, what does?
With news of his arrest seeping out, fans are coming to the rapper's aid, hoping this latest legal hurdle won't derail his momentum. The music industry tells stories of legal strife; for many artists, these moments are chapters in their history. It remains to be seen if BigXthaPlug can figure this mess out and get his career back on track after his run-in with the law, but if he is as tough as we have seen in the past, this will be a footnote before his inevitable bounce-back.
For now, all attention turns to the legal battle and its potential implications for his scheduled tour dates. With an undeniable talent and a growing group of fans, BigXthaPlug has much hanging in the balance and much to prove. We'll see if more details surface in the coming days.
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