Xzibit

About

Xzibit (born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, September 18, 1974, in Detroit) is an American rapper who built his reputation on hard-hitting West Coast hip-hop and close collaborations with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. He broke through commercially with 'Restless' (2000) and 'Man vs. Machine' (2002), the latter peaking at number three on the Billboard 200. Beyond music, he became widely known as the host of MTV's car makeover show 'Pimp My Ride'. In May 2025 he released 'Kingmaker', his first studio album in thirteen years.

1.8M

monthly listeners on Spotify

2.47M

likes on Facebook

#3

highest position on the Billboard 200 ('Man vs. Machine', 2002)

#18

highest position in the Dutch Top 40 ('X', 2001)

What's new

2026-02
Xzibit's ex-wife Krista Joiner filed a lawsuit over the cannabis brand Brass Knuckles, which she considers marital property.
2025-05
Xzibit released his eighth studio album 'Kingmaker', his first in thirteen years, with productions from Dr. Dre and Swizz Beatz, among others.
2025-04
A temporary restraining order that a former employee had requested against Xzibit was dismissed by the judge after the applicant did not pursue the case.
2025-03
A former employee requested a temporary restraining order against Xzibit due to alleged threats related to his divorce proceedings; Xzibit denied all allegations.
2024-10
Xzibit signed with Greenback Records, the new label of former UFC fighter Conor McGregor, and announced 'Kingmaker' with the single 'Play This at My Funeral'.