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BigXthaPlug is a Dallasrapper known for his deep, commanding voice and a direct, no-frills approach to trap music that has made him one of the more distinctive voices out of Texas in the early 2020s. He was born Xavier Landum on May 12, 1998, in Dallas, Texas. He gained significant attention through a series of street-oriented singles and projects that circulated heavily on streaming platforms, building a loyal following in the South before crossing over to broader hip-hop audiences. His music is characterized by slow, heavy production and a delivery style that prioritizes weight and presence over melodic hooks. His profile rose notably through collaborations with other Texas and Southern artists, and his work has been covered by Complex as part of the broader wave of Dallas rap talent gaining national recognition. BigXthaPlug represents a strain of Southern rap that values authenticity and regional identity over crossover appeal, and his growing fanbase reflects an audience that responds to that directness.
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The Dallas rapper wants fans to know that his progress is due to "hard work" and "dedication."
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BigXthaPlug Is Now 'Initiated' Into the BeyHive Thanks to Beyoncé Using His Song
BigXthaPlug says Beyoncé using his hit "The Largest" in her tour made him a part of the BeyHive.
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Lizzo and BigXthaPlug Debate Soda Choices During Walmart Livestream
Lizzo admitted she puts sugar-free vanilla in her Diet Coke.
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BigXthaPlug Recalls Arrest in Painstaking Detail: 'Y’all Wanted to Take Me to Jail'
The rapper was arrested for marijuana possession and unlawful firearm possession.
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BigXthaPlug Arrested on Drug and Gun Charges on Night of His Album Release
The 26-year-old rapper just dropped his new album, 'I Hope You're Happy.'
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BigXthaPlug Gets Emotional Talking About His Autistic Son: ‘I Only Started Doing This for Him'
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Druski Announces Coulda Fest Tour f/ Caleb Pressley, BigXthaPlug, Soulja Boy, and More
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BigXthaPlug Recalls Sitting on Couch Watching 'Scooby-Doo' When His Mother Shot an Intruder
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BigXthaPlug Links With Bailey Zimmerman for "All the Way" Ahead of Upcoming Country Project
The Texas-born 'TAKE CARE' artist builds on his recent wins with a surefire country crossover hit.
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BigXthaPlug Arrested for Possession of Marijuana in Texas
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BigXThaPlug and Crew Fight Heckler Who Threw Water During Performance
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