Xzibit is a name familiar to millions across the
world. It belongs to a man as comfortable inside a recording studio
booth as he is behind a television camera. He is a performer as likely
to be seen on-stage thrilling listeners in Germany as he is on cinema
screens in blockbuster franchise entries like xXx 2 and The X Files: I
Want To Believe. Let him tell it and Xzibit is simply "a self-made from
poverty." A Platinum recording artist first and foremost, X to the Z is
also a superstar with a formidable fanbase that spans the entire globe.

X first came to the attention of attentive Hip-Hop
listeners as a member of the revered rap collective Likwit Crew.
Founder and West Coast Hip-Hop veteran King Tee enlisted raucous group
Tha Alkaholiks and newcomer Xzibit into the clique as original Likwit
representatives. From there, the tenacious X unleashed his 1996 debut,
At The Speed Of Life.Considered by many to be an underground rap
classic, it spawned a definitive West Coast Hip-Hop cut in the
cautionary "Paparazzi." "That song still gets a crazy reception from my
fans," says its creator. "It first blew up overseas, but it ended up
travelling everywhere. It's a timeless record."

With enlightened Hip-Hop listeners swarming to
offer their approval, he swiftly followed this release with another
Hip-Hop staple. Sophomore release 40 Dayz & 40 Nights was lauded by
critics and fans alike, and its lead single "What U See Is What U Get"
spent an astonishing six weeks atop the chart on BET's Rap City.

X's mainstream breakthrough came courtesy of one of
Hip-Hop's most memorable guest verses. Appearing on Snoop Dogg's
atmospheric "B Please," his brash aggression was a perfect foil to
Snoop's established, considered drawl. With an integral assist from X,
the single became one of Snoop's most successful in years. The X-Man's
turn clearly impressed the track's producer, the legendary Dr. Dre; He
soon offered X a spot on his epic Up In Smoke tour. Joining a bill that
included the afore-mentioned Dre and Snoop, Ice Cube, and the
controversial Eminem, a captivating, showstealing X was introduced to
thousands of thrilled concertgoers night after night. "That tour was a
turning point in my career," acknowledges X. "I was rocking capacity
crowds in arenas across the country, and everyone was feeling what I
brought to the table."

Forging a strong artistic bond with Dre, Xzibit
got the production giant to oversee his next solo album, the Platinum
release Restless. Expanding Xzibit's fanbase far beyond the
undergrounds constraints, it spawned the unforgettable "X," a worldwide
smash hit synonymous with the MC. The Dre and Xzibit pairing was so
phenomenally successful that the Doc also served as the Executive
Producer of Restless' successor, the star-studded Man Vs Machine. "It
made sense to collaborate with Dre again," stresses the artist. "We
have a dope chemistry and Restless had sold over a million copies - why
not capitalize on that momentum?" Man Vs Machine featured appearances
from career affiliates and fellow Hip-Hop heavyweights Snoop Dogg and
Eminem, and soon earned its creator another RIAA plaque. Having now
established a devoted fanbase and gained a reputation as a relentlessly
energetic live performer, Em wisely enlisted Xzibit as a headlining act
on the mammoth, globe-spanning Anger Management tour.

With his vibrant personality showcased expertly
through his music, Hollywood inevitably began to show interest in the
ascending MC. "I was open to the offers," explains X, "Because they
allowed people to see the other sides of me. My raps wil tear your head
off, but I'm not always the aggressive dude from music videos." His
stint as the host of MTV's overwhelmingly successful Pimp My Ride led
to X accepting an invitation to host the networks prestigious European
Music Awards. It also prompted numerous notable film roles, including a
starring role in 2006's sports drama Gridiron Gang. Continuing to hone
his acting skills, X can currently be seen alongside Nicolas Cage and
Eva Mendes in the critically-acclaimed Bad Lieutenant. Amidst
silver-screen acceptance and MTV hosting duties, X found the time to
release two more albums: Weapons Of Mass Destruction, which featured
the Timbaland-helmed club favorite "Hey Now," and the independent
release Full Circle. Although the latter featured some of the most
popular names in music, including T-Pain and The Game, X made it clear
that his primary allegiance remained to his fans. Dedicating the
poignant "Thank You" to his wealth of supporters, X went on to give a
rousing performance of the track on David Letterman's highly-rated
programme. "It was important that I made a song like Thank You," X
claims, "because I wanted to remind all the people that love Xzibit
that I put my music above just about anything.Music is the foundation
of everything that I do, and my fans make it possible for me to keep
recording. It's only right that I thanked them."

In 2010, that love for his listeners remains a
constant. Despite the securement of several more impressive film roles
and a well-received guest host spot on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,
Xzibit is still committed to making the unadulterated and unforgiving
Hip-Hop that motivates so many. He has lent his booming, unmistakable
vocals to both thankful up-and-comers and renowned veterans - expect to
hear X's gruff baritone on Dr. Dre's future masterpiece Detox. Amidst
such extracurricular duties, he is recording several of his own high
profile projects. These include a collaborative release with Cypress
Hill frontman B-Real and promising New West representative Young De,
and a fervently anticipated new solo album. As a preview of this new
solo, X has teased listeners by offering "Hurt Locker." A thunderous
and anthemic precursor, the excellent track was produced by Scoop
Deville, the man responsible for Snoop Dogg's unavoidable hit "I Wanna
Rock."

A household name that will continue to dazzle on
the big and small screen, X never forgot his Hip-Hop roots. He will
continue to warrant the respect of all those within earshot, and as a
lyricist is intent on proving his skilled penmanship at any given
opportunity. "I still love it as much as I did when I first burst
through the door," confirms the man, "And I'm going to keep spitting
like I'm that unsigned kid desperate to showcase himself." This
inspiring grind, boundless enthusiasm, and enviable talent means that
Xzibit will remain familiar to millions for as long as he desires.