BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Weapon Charges in Texas

Rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in Texas on Friday, August 21, 2026, on charges of driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to authorities. The arrest, which took place in Collin County, forced the artist to cancel a scheduled performance at a music festival in Winnipeg, Canada, and has added to a growing list of legal challenges he faces.

The Allen Police Department pulled over the rapper, whose real name is Xavier Landum, and he was subsequently booked into the Collin County Jail. The charges include driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana of less than two ounces, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The exact circumstances that led to the traffic stop and arrest have not been publicly detailed by authorities.

The arrest occurred on the same day BigXthaPlug was scheduled to perform at the Country Rising Festival in Winnipeg. Festival organizers announced the cancellation of his set via social media, attributing it to a "personal emergency." They expressed understanding for fans' disappointment regarding the absence.

Despite the arrest, organizers for the Iowa State Fair Grandstand show indicated that the rapper...