Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality. He began his musical career in 1992, releasing his debut studio album, At the Speed of Life (1996) through Loud Records, an imprint of RCA Records. The album was received positively and entered the Billboard 200; it spawned the single "Paparazzi," which peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100. His second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998) was met with similar reception, spawning the single "What U See Is What U Get."

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Features / Interviews

Xzibit: 'I Love What Hip-Hop's Done For My Life, But I Don't Want Hip-Hop To Consume My Life' 

Ahead of Xzibit's upcoming 3:Twenty tour with D12 and Obie Trice, the rapper talks acting, the impact of 'Man Vs Machine', and what's next.

News / Festivals

Juicy Fest Set To Return In 2025

"Stay tuned because the line-up is stacked!"

News / Music

Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice's 3Twenty Australian Tour Expands, Adds Adelaide Date

Get ready to 'Multiply'.

News / Music

Xzibit, D12 & Obie Trice Announce Co-Headlining Australian Tour

Get ready for a wicked, once-in-a-lifetime co-headlining bill of rap heroes.

Reviews / Live

Live Review: Xzibit, The Funkoars

As The Funkoars put it, this is how hip hop is supposed to sound.

News / Music

Xzibit On Why West Coast Rap Is Still Relevant

"The basic principle stays the same," says the veteran rapper

Features / Music

West Coast Cooler

"I don’t really get into the name game because I don’t really give a fuck."

News / Music

US Rapper Xzibit To Headline New Brisbane Live Music Series

The Chalk Hotel has a brand spankin' new event

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Xzibit - Napalm

Napalm is hard to put down, and it’s hot. Napalm isn’t, and it’s not.