BigXthaPlug Wrestles With Success on ‘Better Over Time’
BigXthaPlug’s new album, *Better Over Time*, pairs his forceful, traditional rap style with songs about the strain of sudden success. The review says his frustration with people who gossip about or envy him sometimes overshadows the celebratory victory lap his rise might suggest.
The album draws on older hip-hop and R&B, including a sample of the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Sky’s the Limit” and a revived 112 chorus. It also moves between styles, from the pop-leaning “Burn” with Ava Max to “Lite” and “Believe”, featuring Babyface Ray and Lil Yachty; GloRilla appears on “FAF”. Family and financial pressure recur in the lyrics, alongside flashes of humour and pleasure.
In short
- BigXthaPlug’s new album weighs success against lingering pain.
- The review praises his commanding presence and range.
- Family, fame and frustration shape the record.
Explained simply
BigXthaPlug is a Texas rapper known for a forceful delivery and a style rooted in traditional hip-hop. His rise has brought wider attention and financial success, as well as new pressures around family, money and relationships.
Better Over Time draws on earlier hip-hop and R&B, including music associated with the Notorious B.I.G. and the group 112. It also brings together artists from different parts of contemporary music, reflecting how rap albums can mix established influences with newer sounds.