Dallas rapper BigXThaPlug, born Xavier Landum, was taken into custody by Dallas police within the early hours of Friday (Aug. 22), simply hours after celebrating the discharge of his newest venture.

The 27-year-old artist was arrested on expenses of illegal possession of a firearm and possession of lower than two ounces of marijuana. Authorities confirmed that he was booked following the incident, which comes on the heels of what was speculated to be a celebratory evening for the rising Texas MC.

Hours earlier than his arrest, BigXThaPlug was lively on social media, selling his album launch get together in Dallas’ Deep Ellum district, the place he invited followers to drag up and share within the second. The celebration shortly become controversy, nevertheless, as information of his arrest unfold throughout town and past.

Lately, BigXThaPlug has constructed a powerful following in Dallas and past with tracks like “Safehouse,” “Texas,” and “Mmhmm,” data that helped solidify his gritty Southern sound and earned him recognition as one of many area’s most promising voices. His buzz had been steadily rising, making the timing of his arrest a setback simply as his profession seemed to be reaching new heights.

At press time, additional particulars surrounding the circumstances of the arrest and potential courtroom dates haven’t been launched.