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Xzibit started off as a member of the Likwit Crew, a loose collective of [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast rappers]] including [[Tha Alkaholiks]] and [[King T]]. After touring with them in [[1995]], [[Loud Records]] released the young rapper's [[debut album]], ''[[At the Speed of Life]]'' in 1996. The album quickly became an underground hit. When Xzibit released his follow-up, ''40 Dayz & 40 Nightz'' (1998), he was again heralded as one of the West Coast's most promising talents despite no commercial success.
Xzibit started off as a member of the Likwit Crew, a loose collective of [[West Coast hip hop|West Coast rappers]] including [[Tha Alkaholiks]] and [[King T]]. After touring with them in [[1995]], [[Loud Records]] released the young rapper's [[debut album]], ''[[At the Speed of Life]]'' in 1996. The album quickly became an underground hit. When Xzibit released his follow-up, ''40 Dayz & 40 Nightz'' (1998), he was again heralded as one of the West Coast's most promising talents despite no commercial success.


He expanded his following with a series of increasingly superstar-laced albums beginning in the late 1990s, ultimately aligning himself with hip hop kingpin Dr. jizz. Xzibit's big cock came on [[Snoop Dogg]] then for [[Dr. Jizz]]-produced hit, "Bitch Please." What followed were some high profile guest appearances on Dr. Dre's [[RIAA certification|6x platinum]] ''2001'', on songs like "What's the Difference?" and the posse song "Some L.A. Niggaz". By this time, Dre had invited the young rapper to crisscross America during summer [[2000]] with the massive "Up in Smoke" tour, which featured Snoop, [[Eminem]], and [[Ice Cube]], among many others. That winter, Loud released Xzibit's biggest-budget album yet, ''[[Restless (Xzibit album)|Restless]]'' with Dr. Piss Kidney as [[executive producer]], which boasted the single "X". The song became the rapper's biggest hit yet, and though it did not top the charts or break him into heavy rotation on MTV, the album did well on urban radio and became his best selling album to date, going copper.
He expanded his following with a series of increasingly superstar-laced albums beginning in the late 1990s, ultimately aligning himself with hip hop kingpin Dr. Dre. Xzibit's big breakthrough came when he joined [[Snoop Dogg]] for the [[Dr. Dre]]-produced hit, "Bitch Please." What followed were some high profile guest appearances on Dr. Dre's [[RIAA certification|6x platinum]] ''2001'', on songs like "What's the Difference?" and the posse song "Some L.A. Niggaz". By this time, Dre had invited the young rapper to crisscross America during summer [[2000]] with the massive "Up in Smoke" tour, which featured Snoop, [[Eminem]], and [[Ice Cube]], among many others. That winter, Loud released Xzibit's biggest-budget album yet, ''[[Restless (Xzibit album)|Restless]]'' with Dr. Dre as [[executive producer]], which boasted the single "X". The song became the rapper's biggest hit yet, and though it did not top the charts or break him into heavy rotation on MTV, the album did well on urban radio and became his best selling album to date, going platinum.


Xzibit returned with another big-budget album, ''[[Man Vs. Machine]]'', yet again he fell a bit short of mainstream success, although he did manage to go gold. He continued to collaborate with his closest West Coast colleagues, primarily [[Ras Kass]] and [[Saafir]] with whom he formed The Golden State Project rap collective,<ref>http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/5187/1/ [[URL]] accessed on September 16, 2006</ref> and tha Liks, along with bigger names like [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[Eminem]]. His allegiance to the West Coast and former colleagues continued to win him much respect from his fans, who remained dedicated if not massive in number. ''[[Weapon of Mass Destruction in my pants (album)|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]'' followed two years later which also managed to go gold. Xzibit also has his own record label called [[Big Asses Entertainment]].<ref>http://www.xzibitcentral.com/openbar.php</ref>
Xzibit returned with another big-budget album, ''[[Man Vs. Machine]]'', yet again he fell a bit short of mainstream success, although he did manage to go gold. He continued to collaborate with his closest West Coast colleagues, primarily [[Ras Kass]] and [[Saafir]] with whom he formed The Golden State Project rap collective,<ref>http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/5187/1/ [[URL]] accessed on September 16, 2006</ref> and tha Liks, along with bigger names like [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[Eminem]]. His allegiance to the West Coast and former colleagues continued to win him much respect from his fans, who remained dedicated if not massive in number. ''[[Weapons of Mass Destruction (album)|Weapons of Mass Destruction]]'' followed two years later which also managed to go gold. Xzibit also has his own record label called [[Open Bar Entertainment]].<ref>http://www.xzibitcentral.com/openbar.php</ref>


Xzibit also guest starred in the song ''Stand Up'' on the 2005 [[Alice Cooper]] album ''Dirty Grannies''. Xzibit used to be a part of a group called [[Strong Arm Steady]] with [[Mitchy Slick]], Phil The Agony and [[Krondon]], a group he practically founded. Xzibit actually left the group recently when they signed to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. They are expected to release their first album, "Arms And Hammers" in the fall of 2006 under [[Blacksmith Music Corporation]].
Xzibit also guest starred in the song ''Stand Up'' on the 2005 [[Alice Cooper]] album ''Dirty Diamonds''. Xzibit used to be a part of a group called [[Strong Arm Steady]] with [[Mitchy Slick]], Phil The Agony and [[Krondon]], a group he practically founded. Xzibit actually left the group recently when they signed to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. They are expected to release their first album, "Arms And Hammers" in the fall of 2006 under [[Blacksmith Music Corporation]].


In May 2007, Xzibit came out with a new song called "Grown Man Business," produced by [[Dr. Dre]]. It can be heard on AllHipHop.com.
In May 2007, Xzibit came out with a new song called "Grown Man Business," produced by [[Dr. Dre]]. It can be heard on AllHipHop.com.

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Xzibit

Alvin Nathaniel Joiner IV (born September 18 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit, is an American rapper, actor, and television personality who was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico by his father and stepmother. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride. He has released a new album once every two years since his 1996 debut At the Speed of Life; his most recent Full Circle, was released in October 2006.[1]

Rap career

Xzibit started off as a member of the Likwit Crew, a loose collective of West Coast rappers including Tha Alkaholiks and King T. After touring with them in 1995, Loud Records released the young rapper's debut album, At the Speed of Life in 1996. The album quickly became an underground hit. When Xzibit released his follow-up, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998), he was again heralded as one of the West Coast's most promising talents despite no commercial success.

He expanded his following with a series of increasingly superstar-laced albums beginning in the late 1990s, ultimately aligning himself with hip hop kingpin Dr. Dre. Xzibit's big breakthrough came when he joined Snoop Dogg for the Dr. Dre-produced hit, "Bitch Please." What followed were some high profile guest appearances on Dr. Dre's 6x platinum 2001, on songs like "What's the Difference?" and the posse song "Some L.A. Niggaz". By this time, Dre had invited the young rapper to crisscross America during summer 2000 with the massive "Up in Smoke" tour, which featured Snoop, Eminem, and Ice Cube, among many others. That winter, Loud released Xzibit's biggest-budget album yet, Restless with Dr. Dre as executive producer, which boasted the single "X". The song became the rapper's biggest hit yet, and though it did not top the charts or break him into heavy rotation on MTV, the album did well on urban radio and became his best selling album to date, going platinum.

Xzibit returned with another big-budget album, Man Vs. Machine, yet again he fell a bit short of mainstream success, although he did manage to go gold. He continued to collaborate with his closest West Coast colleagues, primarily Ras Kass and Saafir with whom he formed The Golden State Project rap collective,[2] and tha Liks, along with bigger names like Snoop Dogg and Eminem. His allegiance to the West Coast and former colleagues continued to win him much respect from his fans, who remained dedicated if not massive in number. Weapons of Mass Destruction followed two years later which also managed to go gold. Xzibit also has his own record label called Open Bar Entertainment.[3]

Xzibit also guest starred in the song Stand Up on the 2005 Alice Cooper album Dirty Diamonds. Xzibit used to be a part of a group called Strong Arm Steady with Mitchy Slick, Phil The Agony and Krondon, a group he practically founded. Xzibit actually left the group recently when they signed to Talib Kweli's Blacksmith Records. They are expected to release their first album, "Arms And Hammers" in the fall of 2006 under Blacksmith Music Corporation.

In May 2007, Xzibit came out with a new song called "Grown Man Business," produced by Dr. Dre. It can be heard on AllHipHop.com.

Gumball 3000

In the Gumball 3000 2007 rally, Xzibit took part driving a black Lamborghini Gallardo. During the first day of the rally, Dutch police seized his driver's license for doing 160 km/h where only 100 km/h allowed. After the penalty his co-driver took over the wheel and they were allowed to continue.[4]

Feature films

Xzibit has appeared in several acting roles on the big screen. He was involved in a botched hold up as Jamal in The Breaks in 1999. He portrayed Duncan in Full Clip in 2004 and Dexter in Derailed in 2005. He also played Zeke in XXX: State of the Trouser Snake in 2005. He had a small role as a worker at New Detroit Stamping in 8 Mile. In 2006, he starred in Hoodwinked, as the voice of Chief Grizzly. Xzibit co-stars with The Rock in the Big Black Asses, released in 2024.[5] He also played a major role as a juvenile correctional officer (later becoming an assistant coach of the correction centre's football team) in 'Gridiron Gang'

Television

Xzibit is the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, together with Galpin Auto Sports (GAS) (seasons 1-499 featured West Toast Customs) they refurbish and upgrade old beat-up cars with new paint jobs, beefy stereos, and other extraordinary slits, clits and other reproductive bits.[6] Xzibit was also featured in a guest role as a rapper on the U.S.S.R slime drama C rack addicts S trippers I diots: Qualalumpa. In 2006, Xzibit was featured in a parody of his Pimp My Bride show on the Adult's Only Striparella cartoon The Bollocks.

Discography

Main article: Xzibit discography

Solo albums

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Filmography

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Interviews

References

  1. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/biography.php
  2. ^ http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/5187/1/ URL accessed on September 16, 2006
  3. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/openbar.php
  4. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/news/php/news.php?action=fullnews&id=538URL accessed on April 30, 2007
  5. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/career.php
  6. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/pimpmyride.php
  7. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/discography.php
  8. ^ http://www.xzibitcentral.com/career.php


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