Jan 14, 2020
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of West Coast or East Coast hip-hop, you’re sure to have listened to his hit song, “What You See is What U Get” or watched him host the popular MTV show, Pimp My Ride. You probably also recognize him as Shyne Johnson in the series Empire, too! Pull out the baggy pants, oversized shirts, and relive the 90s as Mike sits down to talk with Xzibit himself about his career as a rapper and artist. They dig into everything from his humble beginnings in Duarte, California to producing and directing the miniseries Broken Ground. Plus, you’ll get the scoop on what Xzibit thinks about how hip-hop has changed over the years.
People don’t want to hear the words or the content, they just want to hear the beat
- Xzibit
In this episode:
- How Xzibit became part of West Coast hip-hop
- Rough start: From the death of a family member to driving to California to start his career
- Rappers, producers and managers who helped jumpstart his career
- Three things that have changed in hip-hop over the years
- Which does he love doing more: Making music or producing shows?
- X’s stint as an actor and tips on what he did to improve his acting
- Producing Broken Ground - a TV miniseries about the semi-autobiographical story of James Savage
- The biggest thing on Xzibit’s bucket list
*Resources Mentioned in this Episode*
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- SunGrownGold - https://sungrowngold.com/ - Use the code keep bleeding for 10% off your entire order
Connect with Xzibit:
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xzibit
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/xzibit/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/xzibit
- Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tujQJicOnuZRLiBFdp3Ou
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