Xavier Landum (born May 12, 1998), better known by his stage name BigXthaPlug, is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. Weighing in at 440lbs at 6'2, [2]he is currently signed to UnitedMasters and is best known for his songs "Texas", "Mmhmm", "Climate", "Levels" and "Whip It".[3][4]
BigXthaPlug | |
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| Birth name | Xavier Landum[1] |
| Born | May 12, 1998 Dallas, Texas |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, southern hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | UnitedMasters[1] |
In 2022, he was arrested for illegal possession of weapons and marijuana and spent time in jail, where he wrote songs while in solitary confinement.[5][6] After being released, he released his debut album Amar in February 2023, which includes the single "Texas", which was certified Gold by the RIAA.[7][8] He also launched his own label 600 Entertainment in 2023, signing rappers Ro$ama and Yung Hood.[1] In October, he released the single "Mmhmm". The song debuted at 93rd and reached 65th position on the Billboard Hot 100 two months after its release, after a remix with Finesse2tymes was featured on his EP The Biggest.[4][1]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [9] |
US R&B/HH [10] | ||
| Amar |
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97 | 40 |
Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [9] |
US R&B/HH [10] | ||
| Bacc from the Dead |
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— | — |
| Big Stepper |
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— | — |
| The Biggest |
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111 | 47 |
| Meet the 6ixers (with Ro$ama & Yung Hood) |
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— | — |
Singles
edit- Who Am I (2019)
- Came Thru (2019)
- Mula (2019)
- The Plug (2019)
- ZaZa (featuring Ybgrone) (2021)
- Strange Fruit (featuring Ro$ama) (2021)
- Soul Cry (featuring Ybgrone) (2021)
- Feeling like Dennis (2021)
- Mr. Trouble (2021)
- Big Stepper (2021)
- The Truth (2021)
- Safehouse (2021)
- I Like (featuring Ro$ama) (2022)
- New Day (2022)
- Enemies (featuring Ro$ama) (2022)
- Rap Ni**as (2022)
- Active (2022)
- We From Texas (with Rizzoo Rizzoo) (2022)
- I Know (with Sauce Walka) (2022)
- Safehouse Remix (with Maxo Kream) (2022)
- Texas (2022)
- Primetime (2023)
- BigXFL (2023)
- Boy (with Big Yavo) (2023)
- BigXmas (2023)
- Mmhmm (2023)
- '02 Lakers (featuring Ro$ama) (2023)
- BEAST MODE (Godzilla x Kong) (with Ro$ama) (2024)
- Meet the 6ixers (with Ro$ama and Yung Hood) (2024)
- Hotter than a Heater (featuring FL Dusa) (2024)
References
edit- ^ a b c d Saponara, Michael (6 February 2024). "BigXthaPlug's 'Mmhmm': Texas Rapper on His Songs". Billboard.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ https://www.reddit.com/r/FatRappers/comments/1cqp0tu/bigxthaplug_too_big/
- ^ Berry, Peter A. (December 13, 2023). "BigXThaPlug Interview - Rap Career, Trapping, 'Mmhmm' and a Billboard Hot 100 Debut". XXL. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
- ^ a b Zellner, Xander (December 12, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: BigXthaPlug Connects With Breakout Hit 'Mmhmm'". Billboard. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
- ^ Schube, Will (June 19, 2023). "BigXThaPlug Rides Hard For Texas. A Conversation With The State's Hottest MC Right Now". Complex. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ "BigXthaPlug". pianity.com. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – BigXthaPlug – Texas". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
- ^ Bell, Max (February 23, 2023). "BigXthaPlug Is Booming in Texas". Spin. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
- ^ a b Peaks on the US Billboard 200:
- Amar: "Billboard 200: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- The Biggest: "Billboard 200: Week of May 18, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ a b Peaks on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart:
- Amar: "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of April 6, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
- The Biggest: "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Week of April 13, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "Spotify – BigXthaPlug – Amar". February 10, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – BigXthaPlug – Bacc from the Dead". December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Spotify – BigXthaPlug – Big Stepper". July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Spotify – BigXthaPlug – The Biggest". December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Spotify – BigXthaPlug – Meet The 6ixers". May 10, 2024.