BigXthaPlug’s album rollout hit a critical snag after the Dallas rapper, whose actual identify is Xavier Landum, was arrested late Thursday in North Texas. The 27-year-old was booked into the Dallas County Jail on expenses of illegal possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana beneath two ounces.

Police stories say the arrest stemmed from a visitors cease simply earlier than 9 p.m. when officers seen his pickup truck driving with no entrance license plate close to South Great Trinity Forest Way and US 175. Officers questioned Landum about weapons, and he admitted to having one within the automobile, pointing them to its location. Authorities later mentioned a prison database flagged him as having gang ties in Arlington, which prevents him from legally proudly owning a firearm. A small amount of marijuana was additionally recovered throughout the cease.

This shouldn’t be the primary run-in the rapper has had with police this 12 months. Back in February, he confronted marijuana expenses in Arlington.

The arrest created chaos round his scheduled celebrations for I Hope You’re Happy, his new album that includes Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Shaboozey, and Jelly Roll. Landum was purported to attend a launch occasion Thursday evening at a Deep Ellum nightclub, adopted by one other occasion Friday at a Dallas Wingstop. He by no means made it to the stage, as he was already behind bars earlier than the primary occasion even began.

Despite the setback, BigXthaPlug had simply marked a serious profession achievement. His 2024 mission Take Care reached platinum certification, signifying a couple of million copies offered.

So far, his workforce has not commented on the arrest or whether or not his deliberate occasions can be rescheduled, leaving followers questioning what comes subsequent.