BigXthaPlug
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] |
Xavier Landum (born May 12, 1998), better known by his stage name BigXthaPlug, is an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He is currently signed to UnitedMasters and is best known for his songs "Texas", "Mmhmm", "Climate" and "Levels".[2][3]
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.[4][5] After being released, he released his debut album Amar in February 2023, which includes the single "Texas", which was certified Gold by the RIAA.[6][7] 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.[3][1]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Studio album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] |
US R&B/HH [9] | ||
| Amar |
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97 | 40 |
Extended plays[edit]
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [8] |
US R&B/HH [9] | ||
| Bacc from the Dead |
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— | — |
| Big Stepper |
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— | — |
| The Biggest |
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112 | 47 |
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.
- ^ 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 April 27, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved April 23, 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.