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United States Xzibit is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, radio personality, and record executive known for his distinct vocal style and versatile career.
Xzibit's cannabis brand. He discussed bringing his expertise from the music industry to develop Napalm. He also announced an exclusive partnership with Buddies Brand Inc., a cannabis company with a large retail presence in California, where he was named Creative Director for Buddies and Napalm products. He opened a dispensary, Xzibit West Coast Cannabis, and launched the "Lasagna Ganja" podcast in collaboration with Tammy "The Cannabis Cutie" Pettigrew.
An exclusive partnership with Xzibit's cannabis brand Napalm. Xzibit has been named the Creative Director for Buddies and Napalm cannabis products as part of this strategic alliance.
Xzibit, alongside cannabis company Wonderbrett and a long-time friend who is one of Wonderbrett's founders, collaborated for five new Napalm Grenades products.
Xzibit joined this new record company, founded by Conor McGregor. He performed his first live show under the new label on October 12 in Marbella, Spain, at the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.
Alvin Joiner, known professionally as Xzibit, was born in Detroit, Michigan, on September 18, 1974. He lost his mother at age nine and began rapping as a personal outlet at ten. At 14, he faced residential displacement for two years after his father removed him from home. By age 17, Xzibit moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his musical aspirations. In 1992, he met producer Broadway through the group Madcap. His initial recordings included “Freestyle Ghetto” on King Tee’s “IV Life” and contributions to the Liks’ “Coast II Coast” on the track “Hit and Run.” His mother, a writer, is cited as a source of his creative drive. Xzibit’s lyrical content frequently addresses his own life experiences, reflecting a direct and authentic approach to his craft. His early work gained attention within the West Coast hip-hop scene.
His career saw significant growth through collaborations with prominent artists. Xzibit worked with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre, contributing to Dre’s multi-platinum album “2001.” This period fostered strong professional relationships with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Eminem. In 2004, Xzibit’s public profile increased notably when he became the host of MTV’s “Pimp My Ride,” a reality television series where he oversaw the customization of vehicles at West Coast Customs. The show ran until 2007, making him a recognized personality beyond music. In addition to his music and television roles, Xzibit has developed an acting career, appearing in films and television series.
Key acting roles include Malcolm Moore in “Gridiron Gang” (2006), Agent Mosley Drummy in “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” (2008), and Dexter in “Derailed” (2005). On television, he portrayed Shyne Johnson in the series “Empire” from 2016 to 2019. Xzibit continued his music career, releasing albums such as “Restless” (2000), “Man vs. Machine” (2002), and “Napalm” (2012). He has also expanded his brand into the cannabis industry with his company, Napalm. In 2024, Xzibit joined Greenback Records, a new record company founded by Conor McGregor. He is scheduled to release his album ‘Kingmaker’ in 2025.
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