Xzibit is the stage name of Alvin Nathaniel Joiner. The man who was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States on September 18, 1974 is known as a rapper, actor and television host from the United States. He is most famous as the host of MTV PIMP MY RIDE. While the best-selling album is RESTLESS with the single X.
CAREER
Initially, Xzibit had never planned to become a rapper like now. Grief for the death of his mother was the first to make rapper real name Alvin Nathaniel Joiner began to learn rapping. When he was 17 years old, Xzibit had to support himself because he left home.
Xzibit decided to move to Los Angeles where he was sure he would be successful. His first song Freestyle Ghetto when he joined Madcap attracted the attention of producer named Broadway. Xzibit’s style of rapping felt different because he spoke from inside his heart and not because he imitated another rapper. Most lyrics in Xzibit’s song are rapper’s personal experiences.
Not only being a rapper, Xzibit was also noted to host the MTV program Pimp My Ride and had starred in several films. Xzibit’s acting ability can be seen in the XXX movie: STATE OF THE UNION, 8 MILE, or in THE X FILE: I WANT TO BELIEVE.