ON
← Back to feed
Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Texas on DWI, gun and marijuana charges
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenteryesterday

Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Texas on DWI, gun and marijuana charges

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose legal name is Xavier Darnell Landum, was arrested in Texas on Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), marijuana possession, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest, made by the Allen Police Department and booked into Collin County Jail, followed a prior arrest in August 2025 where he was charged with similar offenses after police discovered firearms and marijuana during a traffic stop. The incident coincided with his scheduled appearance at the Country Rising Festival, where he did not perform due to a 'personal emergency.' Details about the current arrest remain undisclosed pending an ongoing investigation. Landum, who promotes his album 'I Hope You’re Happy,' has faced multiple arrests, including a previous marijuana charge in February 2025 that was dismissed.

Go to the primary sources (3)

The official sources this coverage is built on. Read them directly to bypass framing.

1 reports

The Washington Times logoThe Washington TimesParty-alignedCenteryesterday
Rapper BigXthaPlug arrested in Texas on DWI, gun and marijuana charges

Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, whose legal name is Xavier Darnell Landum, was arrested in Texas on Friday on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), marijuana possession, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The arrest, made by the Allen Police Department and booked into Collin County Jail, followed a prior arrest in August 2025 where he was charged with similar offenses after police discovered firearms and marijuana during a traffic stop. The incident coincided with his scheduled appearance at the Country Rising Festival, where he did not perform due to a 'personal emergency.' Details about the current arrest remain undisclosed pending an ongoing investigation. Landum, who promotes his album 'I Hope You’re Happy,' has faced multiple arrests, including a previous marijuana charge in February 2025 that was dismissed.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about a celebrity's legal troubles without overtly criticizing or praising the individual. It reports on the charges, previous arrests, and background without taking a clear ideological stance. While the subject involves law enforcement actions and personal法治

How each side covered it

The same event, grouped by the political lean of the outlets covering it.

How each side covered it

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Covered around the world

The same event as reported in other countries.

Covered around the world

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Claims check

Key factual claims, and how many sources assert vs dispute each.

Claims check

Support independent, bias-aware news and unlock the social pulse, community voting, and every other Supporter feature.

Become a Supporter

Keep the news honest.

ObjectiveNews is reader-funded and ad-free — we show you the bias instead of hiding it. Support independent journalism for €4/month.

Become a Supporter

Related stories