The series will stream live on October 1st
Tomorrow night (Wed, Oct 1st), multi-[latinum hip-hop/country breakout star BigXthaPlug will become the next artist to take the stage for Apple Music Live – the live performance series that gives the biggest acts in music a platform to connect with audiences around the world. Featuring a star-studded lineup of special guests, the show dubbed BigXthaPlug & Friends will take place at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Fans from across the world can tune in to the exciting evening, featuring performances of his hip-hop hits and new tracks off his groundbreaking country-inspired album, I Hope You’re Happy. The album debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart, featuring chart-topping collaborations with Bailey Zimmerman, Jelly Roll, Ella Langley, Tucker Wetmore, and others.
Apple Music Live: BigXthaPlug will stream live tomorrow, Wednesday, October 1st, at 10 pm CT/8 pm PT, exclusively on Apple Music. The Apple Music Live performance will become available on demand on Apple Music soon after the livestream.
BigXthaPlug, Dallas, Texas’ own rising star, is rapidly solidifying his place as one of hip-hop’s most powerful voices, known for his unapologetic lyrics and magnetic presence on the mic. His RIAA platinum-certified singles “Texas,” “Mmhmm,” and “Levels” laid the foundation for his game-changing sophomore album, Take Care. Debuting at No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and moving 48,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, the album quickly captured the industry’s attention. It went on to dominate streaming platforms, amassing over three billion streams.
His hit singles “Mmhmm” ranked No. 5 on Apple Music’s Rap Life: Best of 2024 list and appeared on Spotify’s Top Tracks of 2024, both in the U.S. and globally. Meanwhile, “The Largest” made its mark, landing at No. 48 on Apple Music’s Rap Life: Best of 2024 and earning spots in Amazon Music’s Best Hip-Hop of 2024 album and Best Songs of 2024 playlist.
The Take Care North American Tour was a massive success, selling out 30 venues and drawing over 35,000 fans across key cities, further solidifying BigXthaPlug’s status as a global trailblazer. He made a major impact with his standout performances at the NFL Eagles Philadelphia Winner Superbowl Party, Rolling Loud 2025, and Coachella 2025. BigXthaPlug is revolutionizing hip-hop, paving the way for a new era of raw authenticity and undeniable influence in music.
BigX was honored at the 2025 BMI R&B Hip Hop Awards for his hit singles “The Largest” and “Mhmm” and at Billboard Country Power Players as Innovator of The Year.
