Alvin Nathaniel Joiner was born on 18 September 1974, in Detroit, Michigan USA, and known by his stage name Xzibit or X to the Z, is an actor, rapper, film score composer and a voice actor, perhaps best recognised from co-hosting the MTV show “Pimp My Ride”. He has been active in the entertainment industry since his 1994.
How rich is Xzibit? As of late 2015, Xzibit’s net worth is estimated by sources to be $2.5 million, wealth accumulated mostly from his career as a rapper, as well as other sources during a career now spanning more than 20 years.
Xzibit Net Worth $2.5 Million
After a somewhat disrupted early childhood, with his father leaving the family home and his mother moving the family to Albuquerque, New Mexico, Xzibit eventually moved to live with his sister in Los Angeles, and began to rap at the early age of 14 under the pseudonym “Exhibit A”, making his first professional appearance on the album “Coast II Coast” released in 1995 by an American hip hop group “The Alkaholiks”; Xzibit appeared on one of their songs entitled “Hit and Run”. The same year, Xzibit toured with “Likwit Crew” and was signed by Lou Records. In 1996, Xzibit released his debut solo album named “At the Speed of Life”, which peaked at #22 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and #74 at the Billboard 200. In 1998, Xzibit released his second album “40 Dayz & 40 Nightz” that peaked at #58 in the United States. The album, just like its predecessor, was critically acclaimed and received a lot of positive feedback from fans. With the success of his first two albums, Xzibit began to be recognized in the music industry, and, as a result, Xzibit’s net worth and salary increased as well.
Xzibit soon caught the eye of the famous rapper and music producer Dr. Dre, who introduced him to Snoop Dogg, with whom he then recorded a song, and made an appearance on several songs on Dr. Dre’s six-times platinum album “2001”. During his career, Xzibit has released seven studio albums, the most recent being “Napalm” (2012), which debuted at #150 on the Billboard 200, and sold 3,000 copies in the United States during the first week.
In addition to his rapping career, Xzibit is also known for his on-screen appearances, which have contributed to his net worth. Xzibit starred in several movies including Chris Carter’s “The X-Files: I Want to Believe” alongside David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, “American Violet” and “The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” with Nicolas Cage and Eva Mendes, appeared in a reality TV series “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, and recorded a voice of the main villain named Abbott in the video game “The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena”.
However, it was the MTV show “Pimp My Ride” that brought Xzibit the most commercial recognition and success. “Pimp My Ride” became an instant hit with audiences worldwide in 2003, lasting for six seasons with 73 episodes in total. The show’s immediate popularity resulted in a variety of remakes in Europe, Canada, South America, Oceania and Middle East. As a host of the show, Xzibit was at the center of attention.
Xzibit has continued working with a number of famous people in the industry, including Eminem, Timbaland, Ice Cube, 50 Cent, and The Game among others, so quite possibly his net worth is likely to increase. However, he is believed to still have a debt to settle with the US taxation department first.
In his personal life, Xzibit married Krista Joiner in 2014.
Man vs. Machine, Napalm, Restless, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz
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Trademark
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Often introduces himself as 'X to the Z' Xzibit
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Has a husky voice
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Always has braids or corn rows
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Fact
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Finally released from Columbia Records and signed to Shady/Aftermath records [December 2003]
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Announced at the VMAs that a new album would be released later on in the year [August 2004]
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He was the former host of his own TV show, "Pimp my Ride". [March 2004]
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Currently touring Europe with Eminem on his 'Anger Management Tour', alongside Obie Trice, 50 Cent, D12 and Cypres Hill [June 2003]
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His original rap name was "Xzibit A" with the "A" standing for his real name, Alvin.
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In 2003, he found himself in a tug of war between his current label Columbia and Eminem's label Shady Records. Columbia was willing to release him, until they heard that Eminem wanted him. (50 Cent was signed to Columbia who released him before an album was released only to have Eminem sign him and make his debut album the fastest selling album of all time.).
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Has a son, Tremaine.
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Member of rap supergroup Golden State Warriors with Ras Kass and Saafir.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay
2004
Video Game
Abbott (voice)
CSI: Miami
2004
TV Series
Dwayne '10-Large' Jackman
Cedric the Entertainer Presents
2003
TV Series
Mack Daddy
8 Mile
2002
Male Lunch Truck Rapper
The Wash
2001
Wayne
The Slim Shady Show
2001
Video
Knuckles
Tha Eastsidaz
2000
Blue
The Breaks
1999
Jamal
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Orange Is the New Black
2016
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Captain America: Civil War
2016
writer: "Finders Keepers"
Thor: The Dark World
2013
writer: "We Cakin' Up"
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012
Documentary performer: "What's The Difference"
The Good Wife
TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 2011
Ninja Assassin
2009
performer: "Legacy" / writer: "Legacy"
No disparen al pianista
2009
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Who's Your Caddy?
2007
performer: "Muthafucka" / writer: "Muthafucka" - as Alvin Joiner
Derailed
2005/I
performer: "Get Cha Bars Up" / writer: "Get Cha Bars Up" - as Alvin Joiner
Domino
2005
performer: "The Gambler", "Choke Me, Spank Me Pull My Hair", "Muthaf*cka" / writer: "The Gambler", "Choke Me, Spank Me Pull My Hair", "Muthaf*cka" - as Alvin Joiner
xXx: State of the Union
2005
performer: "Fight the Power"
Need for Speed: Underground 2
2004
Video Game performer: "LAX"
Beef II
2004
Video documentary writer: "What's the Difference?" - uncredited
Hollywood Homicide
2003
performer: "Losin' Your Mind" / writer: "Losin' Your Mind" - as Alvin Joiner
I Spy
2002
performer: "Multiply" / writer: "Multiply"
The Wash
2001
performer: "Get Fucked Up with Me" / writer: "Get Fucked Up with Me" - as A.Joyner
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
2001
Video Game performer: "Paparazzi" / writer: "Paparazzi" - as Alvin N. Joiner
Bones
2001
performer: "Fuck with Us" / writer: "Fuck with Us"
Training Day
2001
performer: "Bounce, Rock, Golden State"
Tomcats
2001
performer: "X" / writer: "X" - as Alvin Joiner
Madden NFL 2001
2000
Video Game performer: "The Mad in Game", "Leave 'Em in the Dirt"
3 Strikes
2000
performer: "Where Da Paper At" / writer: "Where Da Paper At" - as A. Joiner
Life
1999/I
performer: "25 to Life"
The Sopranos
1999
TV Series writer - 1 episode
Soul in the Hole
1997
Documentary performer: "L.A. Times" / writer: "L.A. Times" - as A. Joyner