BigXthaPlug

In the ever-expanding arena that is country music, the country-rap sub-genre has slowly but steadily been picking up steam, and one of the sub-genres most prolific students is none other than BigXthaPlug.

Born Xavier Landum, the Texas-born artist released his first song, 'Came Thru,' in 2019, slowly peppering out songs that would eventually become his debut EP, 2020's Bacc from the Dead. Much like Nashville native Jelly Roll before him, BigX made a name for himself in the underground rap circles, racking up features with several notable names and steadily churning out music for his eager audiences.

Following his 2023 record, AMAR, BigX linked up with fellow genre-blending prodigy Shaboozey the following year for their breakout collab, 'Drink Don't Need No Mix,' which formally signaled his first steps into the country genre. That same year, he released his breakthrough record, Take Care, as well as its expanded deluxe version, which included a surprise collaboration with fringe country star-in-the-making Jessie Murph.

At the turn of 2025, BigXthaPlug began teasing a long-awaited country EP, which is expected to feature highly-anticipated collaborations with the likes of Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Ella Langley, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman and Jelly Roll, among others.

Signaling country music's entry into the mainstream musical landscape, as well as its growing popularity, BigXthaPlug's artistic journey through the throes of rap and into the fringes of country music has been turning heads and ears, and will only continue to do so.