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BigXThaPlug Celebrates 28th Birthday with Massive Dallas Concert
5/12/2026, 4:33:16 AM
Birthday Bash at Dos Equis Pavilion
On Friday, May 9, Dallas-born rapper Xavier Darnell Landum, known as BigXThaPlug, staged a birthday concert for his 28th birthday at the Dos Equis Pavilion. The show attracted more than 10,000 attendees and featured a multi-genre program that blended hip-hop, country, and R&B performances, as well as a tribute to fallen Dallas rappers.
Background & Data
BigX’s career began with five-person shows before his 2022 single “Texas” became a regional anthem. In four years he earned nearly a dozen RIAA gold and platinum certifications, released a March compilation album featuring “6WA” and “600 Degrees,” and achieved a number-one country-hip-hop crossover that entered the Country Hall of Fame.
Diverse Lineup and Genre Fusion
The setlist combined hip-hop acts such as KevGotBandz, Ro$ama, and Montana 700 with country collaborations—Shaboozey on “Drink Don’t Need No Mix,” Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas,” and the chart-topping “All The Way.” An R&B segment featured Keyshia Cole, K Camp, Lo, and Shimmy. DJ Bubba introduced surprise guests, and the tribute honored G$ Lil Ronnie, Mo3, BFG Straap, and ZeeTheWizard.
Official Statements & Responses
BigX said his children drive his music, thanking his son during “Therapy Session.” He reaffirmed his dedication to Dallas, crediting early local support for his rise. Addressing rumors of a cancellation, he insisted the concert could not be stopped. DJ Bubba described the surprise “best friend” appearance as a planned highlight, and Shaboozey marked his birthday with “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”
Why It Matters
The concert demonstrated Dallas’s capacity to host large, genre-spanning events, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a music hub and showcasing the commercial viability of cross-genre collaborations on a national scale.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans noted that Sexyy Red and That Mexican OT, listed on the original bill, did not appear, prompting disappointment among attendees.
On-the-Ground Reports
Eyewitnesses described Ro$ama’s high-energy opening, a “gangsta party” vibe during BigX’s “6WA” and “600 Degrees,” and loud sing-alongs to “Texas,” “The Largest,” and “All The Way.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I remember those shows when it was just me,” — Xavier Darnell Landum (BigXThaPlug)
- “If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be here,” — BigXThaPlug, speaking about his son
- “We’re in Dallas, Texas, so you know what that means,” — BigXThaPlug, introducing “Back On My BS.”
- “Let me tell y’all something, they tried to cancel this concert,” — BigXThaPlug
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The article offers a single attendance figure and does not provide alternative numbers or details about the alleged cancellation, leaving those points unverified.
