BigXthaPlug Avoids Jail Time With No-Contest Plea in Texas Weapon Case

Texas rap star BigXthaPlug is avoiding time behind bars after resolving a notable legal headache in Dallas County. The breakout artist, whose real name is Xavier Landum, officially entered a plea of nolo contendere on Friday to settle an unlawful weapon charge stemming from a past incident. According to legal documents filed in the case, the judge granted the musician six months of deferred adjudication. The court's decision means that as long as the artist successfully fulfills his probation period without committing any further offenses, he can steer clear of a formal misdemeanor conviction on his permanent record.

What happened with BigXthaPlug gun charge The Class A misdemeanor charge that brought Landum to court dates back to an alleged offense on August 21, 2025. The rapper appeared in person at Dallas County Criminal Court No. 4 to address the pending matter, deciding to enter his no-contest plea rather than pushing the case into a full criminal trial. The court's resolution comes as Landum continues to climb the ranks of mainstream hip-hop. Over the past year, the star has celebrated major career milestones, including signing a high-profile deal with Sony Music Publishing and taking home honors at pre-Grammy industry showcases.

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Is BigXthaPlug facing other charges While the 2025 case is now officially wrapped up, the rapper still has other legal matters lingering in the background. Earlier this month, Landum was taken into custody on a whole new set of allegations stemming from an August 21, 2026 incident. During that recent arrest, authorities charged the Texas star with driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and another count of unlawfully carrying a firearm. Court documents explicitly clarify that Friday's judgment applies solely to the earlier 2025 weapon charge, leaving his recent arrest as a completely separate legal matter. With six months of court-ordered deferred probation ahead of him, the rapper will need to stay on his best behavior to ensure the 2025 charge doesn't come back to haunt him.