BigXthaPlug bumped into hassle with Dallas cops the evening of his album launch occasion, getting arrested for weed and a gun throughout a avenue takeover cease.

BigXthaPlug bought hit with a weed and gun cost proper earlier than his album launch occasion—and the timing couldn’t have been worse. The Dallas-bred rapper was pulled over Thursday evening (August 21) at a avenue takeover occasion.

Cops say they stopped him for not having a entrance license plate, however issues escalated quick. According to Arlington PD, as soon as they ran his title—Xavier Landum—a gang database flagged him as a documented member.

Officers requested if he had a weapon, and BigX reportedly informed them a gun was stashed underneath the armrest of his Dodge Ram TRX.

Naturally, cops searched the truck and stated they discovered 3.4 grams of suspected marijuana and the firearm he talked about.

That earned him a few misdemeanor costs—one for carrying a gun and one other for possession of lower than two ounces of weed.

According to WFAA, he was booked into Dallas County jail at 2:20 a.m. Friday (August 22) was actually hours earlier than his new undertaking, I Hope You’re Happy, dropped.

This isn’t BigX’s first authorized run-in this yr both. Back in February, he caught an analogous cost for marijuana in Arlington, in keeping with police data.

I Hope You’re Happy bridges nation, rap, and soul into an modern country-trap mix. The Dallas rapper, recognized for his gritty storytelling and genre-blurring hits, assembles a formidable lineup of nation stars and songwriters, together with Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman and Thomas Rhett.

Standout singles like “All the Way” with Bailey Zimmerman have already made waves on each Hip-Hop and nation charts, highlighting the album’s crossover attraction. Signature tracks comparable to “Box Me Up,” “Hell At Night” and the title observe  with Darius Rucker) showcase each BigXthaPlug’s lyrical depth and the emotional resonance of his collaborators.

But for now, he’s bought greater issues—no pun meant.

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