BigXthaPlug is facing serious legal trouble after being arrested in Collin County on August 21, 2026, marking a concerning escalation in his ongoing legal issues. The Dallas rapper was booked on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI), possession of marijuana (less than two ounces), and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to reports.
The arrest forced the artist to cancel his scheduled performance at the Country Rising Festival that same day, with organizers citing a “personal emergency.” This incident represents the third time in less than two years that the rapper has found himself in legal crosshairs, raising significant questions about his current trajectory.
The pattern of legal run-ins is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. In February 2025, he faced a marijuana possession charge in Arlington, which was ultimately dismissed. Furthermore, exactly one year prior to his latest arrest—on August 21, 2025—he was taken into custody in Dallas on similar charges following the release of his album I Hope You’re Happy, where he faced counts involving both marijuana and firearms.
This latest development comes during a particularly heavy period for the artist, who has been mourning the loss of his close friend, the rising Dallas rapper ZeeTheWizard. Zecquire Fields, known professionally as ZeeTheWizard, was tragically killed in a shooting at a Dallas nightclub on New Year’s Day, succumbing to his injuries on January 5, 2026. The loss of his peer underscored the volatile environment surrounding the local rap community, and now, BigXthaPlug must navigate these mounting legal battles while attempting to maintain his professional momentum.
