Dallas rapper and hip-hop star BigXthaPlug is facing more legal trouble after being arrested Thursday night ahead of his new album release on Friday.

BigXthaPlug, born Xavier Landum, was released from the Dallas County Jail late Friday afternoon on drug and weapons charges. His bond had been set at $5,000.

As he walked out of the Dallas County Jail, BigXthaPlug was only interested in answering questions about his latest record. The rapper left in a waiting vehicle while his attorney briefly addressed the case.

"We're going to wait to see the affidavit," said Valerie Baston, the rapper's attorney. "But, we're going to work vigorously for our client because it just is what it is. It's two misdemeanors, and people are trying to make it a felony."

BigXthaPlug was born in Dallas and current

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