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Big X's early life and career path

Big X's work ethic was evident from his first job at Taco Cabana at the age of 16, earning $7.50 an hour—an unexpected increase due to his performance. However, he found the experience of working for someone else unfulfilling, receiving a meager $200 paycheck after two weeks. Consistently, he never remained in a job for more than a few months, dissatisfied with the authority dynamics.

The young man’s ambition to become his own boss was deeply influenced by his entrepreneurial parents. The dissatisfaction from working under another's command at Taco Cabana galvanized his desire to chart his own path.

Big X's transition to becoming a rapper

Following a stint in jail and the realization that he would soon be a father, Big X found himself at a critical juncture. Sleeping on his grandmother's couch, he faced the stark reality of his situation and knew he needed to change his life for his son.

Encouraged by his cousin, who recognized his natural talent during freestyle rap sessions, Big X began to consider music seriously. Initially skeptical, the need to keep the promise to his son that he wouldn't miss out on his life again drove him to start recording. His rap career started to take off, earning him a local following in his hometown of Dallas, and he demonstrated his dedication by securing an apartment for his family, despite its sparse conditions.

Big X's experiences with incarceration

Incarnation played a pivotal role in Big X's life, contributing to both his resolve and perspective on family and success. He recounts spending a Thanksgiving in solitary confinement, a time which is incredibly challenging for inmates, as it underscores their separation from loved ones. The memories of constant yelling, a ruckus initiated by truly distresse ...

Big X, a rising force in the rap industry, candidly shares the intricacies of navigating sudden fame, the importance of security, and the complex financial management success brings.

The challenges of sudden fame and popularity

Adjusting to Recognizability and Privacy Loss

Since his music career took off, Big X finds that his life has been fundamentally the same but with a profound loss of anonymity. Ordinary activities such as shopping at Walmart have become a challenge; he now opts for curbside pickups to avoid the attention his presence commands. With a burgeoning local and expanding following, nights out at clubs and public spaces come with the constant recognition, fundamentally altering his day-to-day experiences.

Safety and Security Concerns

With fame, security has become a pressing issue for Big X. He has grown cautious about new acquaintances, taking time to distinguish friends from potential foes—a reflection of the personal safety concerns that emerge with public visibility. He notes the necessity of having "big guys" around him, a reference to a reinforced security detail, which underscores the potential threats faced by public figures. As Big X highlights, being seen as a financial target increases safety risks, necessitating vigilant security measures.

Managing the financial aspects of success

Lessons in Financial Management

Big XthaPlug talks about the initial missteps he experienced upon receiving his first substantial sum from a music deal. Straight out of the gate, he faced the pitfalls of financial mismanagement, spending his first hundred thousand dollars irresponsibl ...

Big X, the father and musician, shares insights into his life, placing great emphasis on his children and working tirelessly to provide them a secure and prosperous future.

Big X as a father

Big X draws parallels between his determined approach to fatherhood and his ambitious musical career. His experiences as a dad continue to shape his professional choices and fuel his drive for success.

Having his young son and daughter motivates Big X to work hard and provide for them, even shaping his musical career

He speaks fondly of his son, describing him as a character with his own unique traits, including autism that majorly impacts his speech. Big X beams with pride over his son's clever ways of expressing what he wants, such as signaling his eagerness to visit the pool.

He is determined to set his children up for success so they can pursue their own passions without the same financial struggles he faced

Big X underscores the importance of legacy in his life. While he hadn't intended on starting his family at an early age, he feels he is outdoing the parental role modeled by his own teenage parents. His ambition is to establish a stable financial foundation that liberates his children to chase their passions without enduring the economic hardships he experienced.

BigXthaPlug's desire for a large family reflects his upbringing in a sizable family network. With a daughter nearing eight months and a son about to turn six, he makes it clear that his career maneuvers are heavily influenced by the need to support them. Big X is prepared to do whatever it takes, within ethical bounds, to maintain care for his kids. He also conveys his longing for his children to make a name for themselves backed by the comfort he strives to provide. His ultimate goal is for his children to step into the world confidently and make meaningful contributions on their own terms.

Big X's romantic relationships

Navigating a complex personal life with multiple relationships, Big X remarks on the challenges he faces and how he sees such relationships as both challenging and rewarding.

Big X has had to navigate the complexities of having multiple romantic relationship ...