
Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner IV on September 18, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan, Xzibit was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico by his father and stepmother. Growing up without his biological mother by his side Alvin constantly got in trouble. In his teens, Alvin moved to LA in search for a career in the music industry. Little did he know that this decision would be life changing.

Xzibit got his start as a member of the Likwit crew, a group of west coast rappers including Tha Alkaholiks and King T. His 1st album, At The Speed of Life, was released in 1996 and quickly became an underground hit. His 2nd album 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz proved that X is one of the most promising talents of the West Coast circa '96.

In what proved to be the catalyst in his rap career, X's collaboration with Snoop Dogg in “Bitch Please” catapulted Xzibit into West Coast royalty alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop, Ice Cube and Eminem. His 3rd album Restless, produced by Dr. Dre, boasted the rapper's biggest hit single “X” which went on to become an urban anthem.

Following his musical success, Xzibit tool his skills into the silverscreen. X appeared in Eminem's critically-acclaimed movie 8 Mile. MTV executives recgnized the on screen charisma and gave X an opportunity that opened new horizon in Xzibit's path. MTV Pimp my Ride gained worldwide success thanks to the charm and personality X brings onscreen. The show is now broadcasting in over 40 countries and his fanbase continues to grow.

After a guest role in CSI: Miami, X went on to star with friend and mentor Ice Cube in 2005's XXX: State of the Union. In the movie Derailed, X starred along side Jeniffer Aniston and Clive Owen. For his first costarring role, X plays Malcolm Moore with no one else but the Rock.
Who knows what Xzibit will do next? Hmm.. Theatre? Oh hell yeah I'll stick around for that. Anyways, shout out to X for his success and the love for bling. Let's crip on to the sound of X!
