BigXThaPlug Answered With Clever LP Promo While Leaving Jail

BigXThaPlug did not let his arrest deter him from campaigning his new album, I Hope You’re Comfortable. He turned a destructive right into a constructive by cleverly cross-promoting the album whereas reporters tried to ask about Thursday’s arrest.

Born Xavier Landum, the rapper-turned-country act was arrested whereas en path to his album launch occasion in Downtown Dallas. He was booked on marijuana and firearm prices. 

Leaving the Dallas County Jail on Friday afternoon, BigX answered reporters’ questions with a easy response that promoted the album. “I hope you’re blissful I’m out,” BigX stated repeatedly as he walked to an awaiting car. 

“We will wait to see the affidavit,” stated Valerie Baston, the rapper’s lawyer. “However, we’ll work vigorously for our shopper as a result of it simply is what it’s. It is two misdemeanors, and persons are attempting to make it a felony.”  

I Hope You’re Comfortable is BigX’s journey into Nation music after he revealed a need to create within the style earlier this 12 months. Initially deliberate as a shorter EP, the challenge grew into an 11-track album that blends his rap basis with nation’s heartfelt storytelling and instrumentation. He admires the style’s love for storytelling. 

To make the brand new album, he channeled the ache of a current breakup into the document, which he discusses within the album interludes. To co-sign the album, he teamed up with a few of nation’s greatest stars, together with Darius Rucker, Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, Ella Langley, Shaboozey, Ink, and Tucker Wetmore.

BigX led the album with the Shaboozey-featured single “House.” The 2 superstars made headlines in Might for securing a Dallas freeway to shoot a music video for the observe. The album’s title observe units the tone with a bittersweet reflection on heartbreak disguised as well-wishes, that includes the putting line: “I hope you’re pleased with the way in which you broke mine.”

I Hope You’re Comfortable has already obtained reward with hip hop and nation followers alike approving the album’s greatness. The discharge follows the announcement of BigXThaPlug’s sophomore album, Take Care, reaching platinum standing with the RIAA.