Xzibit
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Background information | |
Birth name | Alvin Nathaniel Joiner |
Also known as |
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Born | September 18, 1974 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.[1] |
Education | Cibola High School |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) |
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Discography | Xzibit discography |
Years active | 1992–present[2] |
Labels | |
Member of | Serial Killers |
Formerly of | |
Spouse(s) |
Krista Joiner
(m. 2014; sep. 2021) |
Children | 3, including Tre Capital |
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality. He began his musical career in 1992, and signed with Loud Records, an imprint of RCA Records to release his debut studio album, At the Speed of Life (1996). The album saw positive critical reception, modestly entered the Billboard 200, and spawned the single "Paparazzi," which peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998) was met with similar reception and spawned the single "What U See Is What U Get."
His success caught the attention of West Coast rapper Dr. Dre, who served as the executive producer for Xzibit's next two albums; his third, Restless (2000) was further commercially-oriented and peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200. He then departed Loud Records in favor of Columbia Records for the release of his fourth album Man vs. Machine (2003), which peaked at number three on the chart. Both albums were co-released by Xzibit's own label, Open Bar Entertainment. His next albums, Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) and Full Circle (2006) preceded a brief public hiatus, and he returned for the release of his seventh studio album, Napalm (2012). Since 2013, he performs as a member of the hip-hop supergroup Serial Killers.
Xzibit has also gained fame as an actor and presenter, having hosted the reality television program Pimp My Ride during the 2000s. In his acting career, he played Shyne Johnson in the television series Empire. He has also starred in the films Gridiron Gang (2006), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) and Sun Dogs (2017).
Career
1992–99: Early career and At the Speed of Life
Xzibit started to rap at 14, shortly after his relocation from
After spending the next two years building his reputation as a West Coast underground artist and touring with the Likwit Crew, he released his second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz on August 25, 1998, which charted in the U.S. at number 58 and at number 50 in Canada.[3] It spawned four singles, the most successful being "What U See Is What U Get" charting at number 50 in the United States. With his growing following in the West, he caught the eye of rapper and producer Dr. Dre, who secured him high-profile guest spots, such as joining Snoop Dogg on the Dre-produced hit "Bitch Please" of his album No Limit Top Dogg, and appearing on Dr. Dre's 6× platinum album 2001, on the songs "Lolo", "Some L.A. Niggaz", and "What's the Difference" with Eminem. He closed the year 1999 with his acting debut, starring in The Breaks.
1999–2003: Rise to prominence and Restless
Xzibit started the new milenium with the release of a
In 2002, he guest-starred in the comedy series
2003–06: Pimp My Ride and transition into acting
Xzibit received a boost in popularity between 2004 and 2007 when he was introduced to a major audience as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, in which he brings an individual's wrecked car to West Coast Customs, where it undergoes a rejuvenation.
Musically, he started the year off with the release of his second compilation album Appetite for Destruction featuring
The following year, he mainly focused on acting, getting roles in the Hollywood blockbusters
2006–12: Full Circle and hiatus
After the cancelation of Pimp My Ride in 2007, 2008 was the first year where Xzibit did not release an album in his former two-year cycle. Though starring in two movies
In 2010, he had a guest-spot in the crime series
2012–present: Napalm and Empire
On October 19, 2011, it was announced that the title of the album had been changed to Napalm.
During his UK tour, Xzibit spoke with Hip-Hop Kings[13] regarding his upcoming work. He confirmed a brand new album to be released in 2016 with Dr. Dre as a featured producer. Furthermore, Xzibit told the crowd in Manchester that he would be returning next year for the Compton Tour. Xzibit confirmed that Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar were confirmed artists who would be on the Compton Tour.
On February 25, 2016, it was announced that he would be joining the cast of Empire, playing the character of Shyne.[14]
Personal life
Xzibit and his ex-wife Krista have had two children together, Xavier (who was born prematurely on May 15, 2008, and died eleven days later) and Gatlyn, before she filed for divorce in February 2021.[15] The song "The Foundation" from At the Speed of Life is dedicated to his son from a previous relationship, Tremayne (born June 8, 1995), who is also a rapper under the name Tre Capital.
Gumball 3000
In the Gumball 3000 2007 rally, Xzibit drove a black Jaguar XJ220. During the first day of the rally, Dutch police seized his driver's license for doing 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. After the penalty, his co-driver, producer Fredwreck Nassar took over the wheel and they were allowed to continue. In an interview with Dutch radio personality Reinout "Q-Bah" van Gendt,[16] Xzibit says that he mistook the kilometers for miles (100 mph = 160 km/h). Ultimately, he never got his license back from the Dutch police and had to apply for a new one in the United States. Xzibit competed again in both the 2013 and 2014 Gumball 3000.
Tax evasion
According to public records, as of late 2010 Xzibit owed more than $900,000 in delinquent federal taxes. He tried to file for bankruptcy twice, in July 2009 and January 2010, but his bankruptcy filings were dismissed. The problems started after Pimp My Ride was canceled: in 2007 he earned $497,175; after the cancelation his 2008 income was reported as $67,510.[8][17]
Discography
- Studio albums
- At the Speed of Life (1996)
- 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998)
- Restless (2000)
- Man vs. Machine (2002)
- Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004)
- Full Circle (2006)
- Napalm (2012)
- King Maker (TBA)
- With Serial Killers
- Serial Killers Vol. 1 (2013)
- The Murder Show (2015)
- Day of the Dead (2018)
- Summer of Sam (2020)
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1999 | The Breaks | Jamal | |
2000 | Tha Eastsidaz | Blue | Video |
2001 | The Slim Shady Show | Knuckles (voice) | Video |
The Wash | Wayne | ||
2002 | 8 Mile | Male Lunch Truck Rapper | |
The Country Bears | Himself | ||
2004 | Full Clip | Duncan | |
2005 | XXX: State of the Union | Zeke | |
Derailed | Dexter | ||
Hoodwinked! | Chief Grizzly (voice) | ||
2006 | Gridiron Gang | Malcolm Moore | |
2008 | The X-Files: I Want to Believe | FBI Special Agent Mosley Drummy | |
American Violet | Darrell Hughes | ||
2009 | The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
|
Donald "Big Fate" Godshaw | |
2010 | Malice n Wonderland | Jabberwock | Video |
2012 | Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden | Mule | TV movie |
2017 | Sun Dogs | Master Sergeant Jenkins |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2001 | The Test | Himself/Panelist | Episode: "The Morality Test (I)" |
MTV Cribs | Himself | Episode: "Xzibit, Boy George, Penny Hardaway, Al Harris" | |
2002 | Weakest Link | Himself | Episode: "Rap Stars" |
Mad TV | Himself | Episode: "Episode #8.4" | |
2003 | Cedric the Entertainer Presents | Mack Daddy | Episode: "Episode #1.14" |
2004 | TV Land's Top Ten | Himself | Episode: "Top 10 TV Cars" |
All of Us | Himself | Episode: "Basket Cases" | |
CSI: Miami | Dwayne "10-Large" Jackman | Episode: "Rap Sheet" | |
MTV Europe Music Awards | Himself/Host | Main Host | |
2004-07 | Pimp My Ride | Himself/Host | Main Host |
2006 | Mad TV | Himself | Episode: "Episode #12.1" |
2006-07 | The Boondocks | Himself (voice) | Episode: " The Story of Thugnificent "
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2009-12 | Extreme Makeover: Home Edition | Himself | Recurring Designer: Season 7-9 |
2010 | Detroit 1-8-7 | Russel Pits | Episode: "Royal Bubbles/Needle Drop" |
2012 | Loiter Squad | Himself | Episode: "Date" |
2013-15 | Hawaii Five-0 | Jason "J.C." Dekker | Guest Cast: Season 4-5 |
2015 | Unsung | Himself | Episode: "Nate Dogg" |
2016-19 | Empire | Leslie "Shyne" Johnson | Guest: 4
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2017 | Hollywood Game Night | Himself/Celebrity Player | Episode: "Hollywood Game Night" |
2018 | Gettin' Wild with Snoop Dogg | Himself | Episode: "Episode #2.2" & "#2.4" |
American Dad! | Juicy Lou (voice) | Episode: The Never-Ending Stories" | |
2019 | Hip-Hop Evolution | Himself | Recurring Guest: Season 3 |
Broken Ground | Himself | Main Cast | |
2020 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "Xzibit" |
2021 | Hip Hop Uncovered | Himself | Recurring Guest |
2022 | 30 for 30 | Himself | Episode: "The Greatest Mixtape Ever" |
Music videos
Year | Artist | Song | Role |
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1999 | Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg | "Still D.R.E." | Himself |
2000 | Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg | "The Next Episode" | Himself |
Big Pun featuring Donell Jones | "It's So Hard" | Himself | |
2001 | P. Diddy featuring Black Rob & Mark Curry
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"Bad Boy for Life" | Himself |
2003 | 50 Cent | "In da Club" | Himself |
2004 | Cypress Hill featuring Tim Armstrong | "What's Your Number?" | Himself |
2005 | Korn | "Twisted Transistor" | Fieldy |
2008 | The Game featuring Lil Wayne | "My Life" | Himself |
2009 | Busta Rhymes featuring Jadakiss & Lil Wayne | "Respect My Conglomerate" | Himself |
Documentary
Year | Title | Role |
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1997 | Rhyme & Reason | Himself |
2012 | Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap | Himself |
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Madden NFL 2001 | Himself | Playable character |
2002 | Street Hoops | Himself | Vocals |
2004 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay | Abbott | Voice role |
Def Jam: Fight for NY | Himself | Playable character | |
NFL Street 2 | Guide / The Narrator / Playable Character Released as NFL Street 2 Unleashed for PSP | ||
2006 | Pimp My Ride | Guide / The Narrator | |
Def Jam Fight for NY: The Takeover | Playable character | ||
2009 | The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena | Abbott | Voice role |
References
- ^ Mekeisha Madden Toby. "Detroit native Xzibit shines on 'Empire'". The Detroit News. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
- ^ Jason Birchmeier. "Xzibit". AllMusic. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ a b c Birchmeier, Jason. "Xzibit". AllMusic. Retrieved on February 1, 2009.
- ^ Allmusic. Xzibit charts. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
- ^ "Xzibit Biography". Xzibitcentral.com. September 18, 1974. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ Xzibit Gearing Up For Golden State Project, Manhunt, February 5, 2001. Retrieved September 16, 2006.
- ^ Weapons of Mass Destruction. RIAA. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
- ^ a b "Xzibit no longer enjoying a pimped lifestyle". The Detroit News. Archived from the original on January 3, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
- ^ "Prikbordfoto's". Facebook. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ Kuperstein, Slava (October 19, 2011). "Xzibit Talks New Album "Napalm," First Time Meeting Dr. Dre And Snoop Dogg | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- ^ October 29, 2012, by XzibitCentral.com (October 29, 2012). "Xzibit Announces 16 Show Canada Collateral Damage Tour on the Napalm World Tour". XzibitCentral.com. Retrieved October 29, 2012.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ November 19, 2012, by XzibitCentral.com (November 19, 2012). "Xzibit adds 2 more Shows to the Canada Collateral Damage Tour on the Napalm World Tour". XzibitCentral.com. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Maxwell, Ryan. "Xzibit Confirms Compton Tour". Hip-Hop Kings. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021.
- ^ Schwartz, Danny (February 25, 2016). "Xzibit to join Cast of Empire". Hotnewhiphop. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ^ Aderoju, Darlene (February 23, 2021). "Xzibit's Wife Files for Divorce After 6 Years of Marriage: Reports". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "YouTube – FunX interview Xzibit". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2012.
- ^ "Rapper Xhibit is Broke and Blaming Pimp My Ride". Minority Fortune. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
External links
- Official website
- Xzibit at AllMusic
- Xzibit at IMDb