Biography
Who is Xzibit?
Early life and real name
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner was born on September 18, 1974. He spent his early childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico. This move happened after his father remarried following the death of his mother.
During his school years in Albuquerque, he attended local elementary and middle schools on the West Side. He attended Cibola High School but faced significant disciplinary issues during his teenage years. He eventually moved to Los Angeles during his late teens to escape local crime and violence.
Music career beginnings
Xzibit began rapping at the age of 14 using the name Exhibit A. His first professional recording appearance occurred in February 1995 on the song Hit and Run from The Alkaholiks' Coast II Coast. He also appeared on a track by King Tee shortly after.
He signed with Loud Records to release his first studio album, At the Speed of Life, in October 1996. The lead single from this project was Paparazzi. His second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz, arrived in 1998 and included the single What U See Is What U Get.
Rise to fame and Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre became the executive producer for two of his subsequent albums. The third album, Restless, was released in 2000 and reached number 12 on the Billboard 200. This project featured guest appearances from artists like Snoop Dogg and Eminem.
In 2002, he released Man vs. Machine through Columbia Records. This album reached number three on the charts and earned a Gold certification. Following this, he released Weapons of Mass Destruction in 2004 and Full Circle in 2006 before taking a brief hiatus from the industry.
Television and acting career
He gained widespread recognition as the host of the MTV reality show Pimp My Ride during the 2000s. This program focused on rejuvenating damaged vehicles at West Coast Customs. He also performs as a member of the hip-hop group Serial Killers, a role he has held since 2013.
His acting credits include playing Shyne Johnson in the series Empire. He has appeared in several films such as Hoodwinked, Gridiron Gang, and The X-Files: I Want to Believe. Other movie roles include appearances in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans and Sun Dogs.
Birthday and age
Xzibit was born on September 18, 1974, which makes Xzibit 52 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Xzibit shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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