Born on September 18, 1974, in Detroit, MI, Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, known professionally as Xzibit, began his rap career as part of Tha Alkaholiks. He released his solo debut album, At the Speed of Life, in 1996, followed by the successful 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz in 1998. Xzibit's third album, Restless (2000), marked the peak of his popularity as a rapper, achieving platinum sales. Despite initial success, subsequent albums like Man vs Machine (2002) and Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) did not perform as well commercially.
Transitioning to acting, Xzibit appeared in several films and began hosting the popular MTV show Pimp My Ride in 2004. Full Circle (2006) saw his return to music, released independently and with reduced commercial success. Amid financial troubles, he continued acting and released the album Napalm in 2012 after a hiatus, featuring collaborations with Dr. Dre and Wiz Khalifa.
