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Rapper Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, aka Xzibit, made an interesting revelation about his former label, Loud Records. He joined the label in 1996, from which he released his debut album At the Speed of Life.
In an interview with Red Bull on May 16, 2025, Joiner revealed that when he wanted to exit the record label to join Aftermath Entertainment, rapper and record producer Dr. Dre was asked to give $11 million for the release.
Reflecting on the deal that Loud Records CEO, Steve Rifkind, intended to make, he said,
“He asked for an $11 million buyout. He just didn’t wanna let me go.”
The arrangement was unsuccessful, but Dre went ahead to serve as the executive producer for two of Xzibit’s albums, Man vs. Machine and Restless. Recalling that moment, Joiner said,
“He told me that no matter what he was doing or where I landed, he was gonna make sure he was there for me.”
Meanwhile, he collaborated with Dre once again on Leave Me Alone from his latest album, Kingmaker, released on May 16, 2025. Speaking to Billboard about the collaboration, Xzibit shared that the album's original release date was set for March 28, 2025, but the song came along and changed the plan.
He was surprised and excited by how everything came together. Swizz Beatz handled the main production while Dr. Dre co-produced the track. Xzibit said having Dre involved in the album after so many years meant a lot to him, describing Dre as a brother and a mentor.
Xzibit on his previous reality show and the latest album
Xzibit was also behind the reality show Pimp My Ride which ran for six seasons. While discussing the show with Red Bull, he explained that no one expected it to become a hit until it aired.
After the show took off, people from all walks of life, including soccer moms, started recognizing him and expressing their love for the show. The success helped turn him into a global name, bringing him into people’s homes and daily lives.
Even years later, fans continued to tell him how much the show meant to them growing up. According to Hot97, he had previously shared his thoughts about the show, saying,
“You really want the truth about why Pimp My Ride only lasted six seasons?… Some people don’t want their childhood ruined. It ended because my contract was up, and I didn’t want to renew it. I was on my way out the door at 20th Century Fox after filming the last episode, and it was like, ‘Yo, all good things must come to an end.’”
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Xzibit shared that he put much effort into making his album Kingmaker, believing it was his best work yet and something he owed to his fans. He approached the project with a sense of growth, maturity, and strength, aiming to create something that was not just entertaining but also meaningful.
The album’s title wasn’t about power or status, but about passing on the lessons, habits, and discipline that helped him succeed. He wanted to offer that knowledge to others, giving them the tools to build their path.
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