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BigXThaPlug Details Dallas Arrest, Says Police Flagged Him as Gang Member

His attorney says she will fight to keep the case at the misdemeanor level ahead of a Sept. 17 hearing.

Overview

  • In an Aug. 30 livestream, the Dallas rapper said he was pulled over for lacking a front license plate and told he appeared in the police system as a gang member.
  • He recounted being taken to police headquarters for questioning where investigators played his songs for hours, prompting him to ask to be taken to jail, according to his account.
  • The arrest occurred on Aug. 22 on alleged marijuana possession and unlawful firearm charges while he was heading to an album release event in downtown Dallas.
  • He spent one night in Dallas County Jail and was released on Aug. 23 on a $5,000 bond, according to booking details reported by outlets.
  • Attorney Valerie Baston says the defense will work to prevent any upgrade of the two misdemeanors to felonies, with a first-setting court date scheduled for Sept. 17.