Xzibit undoubtedly found success as the host of “Pimp My Ride.” But he was no stranger to fame and was certainly not hurting for money prior to the show starting. Before he hosted the popular auto reality show, he rapped with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Eminem and Dr. Dre. Over time, though, his music career began to suffer, and that’s what pushed him toward hosting “Pimp My Ride.”
After the show ended, Xzibit started to face financial and legal setbacks. Not letting these challenges deter him, the rapper refocused his talents towards acting and entrepreneurship. Since the cancellation of “Pimp My Ride,” Xzibit has appeared in movies like “The X-Files: I Want to Believe,” “American Violet,” and “Sun Dogs.” He has also appeared in television shows like “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Detroit 1-8-7,” and “Hawaii Squad,” to name a few. He starred as himself in the documentary “Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap,” as well.
