In a moment that left audiences buzzing and late-night TV with an unexpected touch of hip-hop flair, rising rap sensation BigXThaPlug lit up the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! — and possibly dropped one of the most talked-about gifts in the show’s recent memory.
Performing a high-energy medley of his fan-favorite tracks “The Largest” and “Mmhmm,” BigXThaPlug brought Texas swagger to Hollywood, blending booming bass with his signature gritty charisma. But it wasn’t just the music that had people talking. Midway through the appearance, rumors began to swirl online that BigX had handed Jimmy Kimmel a jaw-dropping $100,000 chain — shaped like the state of Texas, no less — live on air.
While footage from the show shows Kimmel cracking jokes about feeling “like a princess” while posing with the bling, the reality behind the glittering moment remains murky. Some fans were convinced the gift was real, citing BigXThaPlug’s known love for extravagant jewelry. Others weren’t buying it — pointing out the lack of credible reporting confirming such a lavish gift was officially exchanged.
One user on X posted,
“That Texas chain is fire, but $100K? Kimmel better have that insured!” while another chimed in, “Looks more like a publicity stunt. Where’s the receipt?”
The buzz continued, splitting fans into two camps: those wowed by the spectacle, and those skeptical of the headline-grabbing price tag.
Even jewelry insiders weighed in. A 2023 Jewelry Industry Report noted that high-end custom pieces often lose 30-50% of their value in resale, raising the question — if the chain is real, is it a wise flex? Whether or not the chain actually changed hands, the gesture — or even the idea of it — reflects something much deeper within hip-hop culture. For decades, rappers have used jewelry not just as fashion statements but as declarations of triumph. It’s a tradition rooted in turning pain into pride, struggle into sparkle.
As outlined in the 2024 IceCartel cultural report, chains like BigXThaPlug’s serve as
“visual testaments of resilience, independence, and legacy.”
When a rapper rocks a pendant in the shape of their home state, it’s not just style — it’s storytelling. And for BigX, that story starts in Texas.
Born Xavier Landum in 1998, BigXThaPlug has steadily been building a name for himself in the rap game. Proudly Texan, his music blends Southern grit with modern flair, and fans have been eating it up. His single “All The Way” recently cracked the Billboard Hot 100 — a huge milestone that’s helped cement his place among rap’s rising stars.
His look? Oversized chains, designer streetwear, and a confident smirk that says, “I made it.” His sound? Raw, unapologetic, and unmistakably Southern. Through his partnership with UnitedMasters, he’s been able to keep creative control while expanding his reach, showing that the independent route can still lead to the big stage — or in this case, late-night TV.
If BigX did indeed gift the chain, it wouldn’t be the first time a rapper made headlines for generosity on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. In 2017, Snoop Dogg famously surprised Kimmel with a donation to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, inspired by the host’s emotional story about his son’s health issues. That heartfelt moment showed the softer side of hip-hop’s heavyweights — and proved that even amid the bravado, there’s room for real impact.
