According to TMZ, rising Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was arrested in Collin County, Texas, on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful possession of a firearm, and marijuana possession. The arrest occurred on the exact one-year anniversary of a prior gun and drug arrest, forcing the artist to miss his scheduled festival performance in Canada.
Confirmation from Stereogum verified the details, reporting that “festival organizers posted a personal emergency notice to fans after the artist failed to appear for his headlining set.” Additionally, Men’s Journal confirmed jail booking records, confirming that “the rapper remained in Collin County Jail custody through Saturday morning.”
Repeated legal entanglements at critical career junctures can severely derail a rising hip-hop star’s touring revenue and corporate sponsorships. Missing festival appearances damages fan trust and triggers breach-of-contract challenges with promoters. Pay attention to upcoming bail court proceedings to see how this impacts his upcoming late-summer tour schedule.
Source: TMZ — https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/bigxthaplug-arrest-allen-collin-county-texas-august-2026/, August 22, 2026
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