Who Is BigXthaPlug? The Dallas Rapper Changing Hip-Hop
June 13, 2026
By: Hayat
He went from writing his first raps on a jail medical form to hitting #1 on the Hot Country chart. Most artists take a decade to find their sound. BigXthaPlug found his in solitary confinement — and the music world hasn’t been the same since.
Here’s the full story of Xavier Landum: where he came from, how he broke through, and why country music is calling his name.
BigXthaPlug grew up in one of Dallas’s toughest neighborhoods. His childhood was far from stable — he watched his mother shoot at a thief to protect their home and spent his early years around street culture he couldn’t fully escape.
At age 9, he moved to Commerce, Texas to live with his father. That shift brought some structure, but the streets weren’t far behind.
Football Was His First Dream
BigXthaPlug became a standout football player at Ferris High School. Division 1 scouts took notice, and he eventually earned a spot at Crown College in Minnesota.
That path ended fast. He was expelled after an arrest for selling marijuana. The football dream died on a college campus in the Midwest, and he went home to Texas with nothing lined up.
The Arrest That Changed Everything
Before his 18th birthday, BigXthaPlug was arrested for aggravated robbery. He violated probation two years later and missed his son’s first birthday while locked up.
That time inside — specifically a stretch in solitary confinement — became the turning point. He had no phone, no music, no distractions. He started writing his first raps on a jail medical form. That piece of paper started a career.
Release and the Road to Music
BigXthaPlug was released in December 2020. Within months, he dropped his debut mixtape Bacc From the Dead. The title wasn’t just a name — it was a statement.
He kept grinding through another legal setback in 2022, when he was arrested again on illegal weapons and marijuana charges. But by that point, the music was already moving.
2022: Released “Texas” — a slow-rolling, slide-guitar-laced banger that went Gold almost immediately
2023: “Mmhmm” hit the Billboard Hot 100 at #65 and eventually reached 3x Platinum
2023: Dropped his debut album Amar (named after his son) — went Platinum
2023: Founded his own label, 600 Entertainment, signing artists Ro$ama, Yung Hood, and MurdaGang PB
2024:Take Care hit #8 on the Billboard US chart and went Platinum
That’s four years of consistent output after a prison release. No major label machine. Just UnitedMasters distribution and an independent grind.
The Country Pivot That Nobody Saw Coming
Most people first noticed BigXthaPlug’s country instincts in “Texas.” The song mixed slide guitar with his signature deep Southern rap voice. It didn’t sound like a genre experiment — it sounded like home.
By 2025, he leaned all the way in.
I Hope You’re Happy — His Most Ambitious Album
Released August 22, 2025, I Hope You’re Happy is a full country-rap album. It features collaborations with Jelly Roll on “Box Me Up,” Shaboozey on “Home,” Luke Combs on “Pray Hard,” and Ella Langley on “Hell at Night.”
The album also includes a track with Darius Rucker and Tucker Wetmore, and a later deluxe addition featuring Post Malone on “Cold.”
Thematically, the album centers on the emotional fallout of a failed relationship, with BigXthaPlug alternating between bitterness, regret, and gratitude. It’s not a crossover stunt. It’s a breakup album that happens to live in two genres at once.
Rolling Stone described it as “a temperature check for where country is in the back half of 2025,” and Billboard praised his ability to merge hip-hop with country authenticity.
The album debuted at #7 on the Billboard US chart and #2 on the Country chart.
“All the Way” Goes #1
The lead single “All the Way,” featuring Bailey Zimmerman, was released April 4, 2025. It climbed to #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and hit #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart. That’s not a hip-hop artist dipping his toes in country — that’s a full-on takeover.
Country Stars Are Paying Attention
Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs have both publicly called BigXthaPlug one of their favorite rappers. Ahead of the album’s release, he received the Innovator of the Year Award at Billboard’s Country Power Players 2025. That’s a Nashville room giving a Dallas rapper its highest honor.
BigXthaPlug’s Top Songs
Here’s a breakdown of his biggest tracks to date:
Song
Certification
Chart Peak
“Texas”
2× Platinum
—
“Mmhmm”
3× Platinum
Billboard Hot 100 #65
“All the Way” (feat. Bailey Zimmerman)
—
Hot 100 #4 / Country #1
“The Largest”
Platinum
—
“Safehouse”
Gold
—
2026: What He’s Working On
BigXthaPlug isn’t slowing down. In March 2026, he dropped the 6WA mixtape with his 600 Entertainment label artists. It debuted at #118 on the Billboard charts.
He also performed at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2026, playing “The Largest” and “All the Way” for a national audience. His next stop is Summer Smash Festival on June 14, 2026, in Bridgeview, Illinois.
A new solo album has been announced for 2026, though a release date hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Personal Life and Advocacy
His Son Amar
BigXthaPlug named his 2023 debut album after his son, Amar, who is now 6 years old and has autism. The name choice wasn’t a PR move — it was a father telling the world what matters most.
In April 2025, he filmed a video with the Autism Society of America for Autism Acceptance Month. He’s used his platform to normalize conversations around autism, particularly for Black and Latino families who often have limited access to early diagnosis support.
He also has a toddler daughter, Leilani, born more recently.
The Trump Endorsement
In June 2024, BigXthaPlug publicly endorsed Donald Trump for the presidential election. The announcement came during an interview and generated significant attention online — both support and criticism. He’s been open about his belief in second chances and redemption, themes that run through both his music and his politics.
Net Worth and Stats
BigXthaPlug’s estimated net worth in 2026 sits between $1 million and $2 million. His income comes from:
Music streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube)
Live show and festival fees
Merchandise
600 Entertainment label revenue
Brand collaborations
His YouTube channel has over 1.7 million subscribers and more than 1.6 billion combined views — a massive independent number for a rapper who’s never been on a major label.
Physical stats:
Height: 5’10” (178 cm)
Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
Complete Discography
Project
Year
Type
Certification
Bacc From the Dead
2020
Mixtape
—
Amar
2023
Album
Gold
Take Care
2024
Album
Platinum (#8 Billboard)
I Hope You’re Happy
2025
Album
Gold (#7 Billboard, #2 Country)
6WA
2026
Mixtape
— (#118 Billboard)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BigXthaPlug’s real name?
His real name is Xavier Landum, born May 12, 1998, in Dallas, Texas.
How old is BigXthaPlug in 2026?
He turned 28 on May 12, 2026.
What genre is BigXthaPlug?
He started in Southern hip-hop and has expanded into country rap, blending trap beats with country guitar and Nashville-style songwriting.
What is BigXthaPlug’s most famous song?
“Mmhmm” (3× Platinum) and “Texas” (2× Platinum) made him famous. “All the Way” with Bailey Zimmerman is his biggest chart hit to date, reaching #1 on Hot Country Songs.
Does BigXthaPlug have kids?
Yes. He has a 6-year-old son named Amar, who has autism, and a toddler daughter named Leilani.
Conclusion
BigXthaPlug is one of the most authentic stories in music right now — a Dallas rapper who wrote his first verses in solitary confinement and ended up winning an Innovator Award in Nashville.
His music doesn’t beg to fit in any box, and that’s exactly why it’s connecting across two of America’s biggest genres. If 2025 was his breakout year in country, 2026 is shaping up to be something even bigger.
Hayat has 10 years of experience creating content on prayers, Bible and blessings. She runs celemagzines.com, sharing simple and meaningful spiritual guidance.
