Xzibit: West Coast Legend — From Pimp My Ride to Kingmaker
Xzibit: West Coast Legend — From Pimp My Ride to Kingmaker  
Podcast: BET Talks
Published On: Fri Apr 25 2025
Description: Get ready for an unfiltered ride through the life and mind of a true icon. On this episode of BET Talks, host Loren Lorosa chops it up with rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and cultural game-changer Xzibit for a raw, no-holds-barred conversation you don’t want to miss.From lighting up the West Coast hip hop scene to turning beat-up cars into dream rides on Pimp My Ride, Xzibit pulls back the curtain on the highs, the hard lessons, and the hustle it takes to stay legendary. He gets real about fame, fatherhood, building businesses, and why he's stepping back in the booth with more fire than ever.This isn't just another interview—it’s a blueprint for legacy, a deep dive into growth, and a masterclass on how to stay solid when everything around you changes. BET Talks: Xzibit isn’t just about where he’s been—it’s about where he’s going next.00:00 - Meet Xzibit: The Legend Behind the Mic01:36 - Icebreaker: Where in the World Are They From?03:58 - Getting Lost in New York (First-Time Struggles)04:55 - When Lyricism Ruled the Game06:49 - Saluting the Spirit of West Coast Rap08:50 - Pimp My Ride: How the Iconic Show Took Off12:51 - Music Straight From the Soul13:24 - Xzibit's Long List of Legendary Credits14:30 - Kingmaker: Finding the "Why" Behind the Music17:54 - Knowledge is Power: The Art of Passing It Down20:29 - "Play This at My Funeral"21:12 - "Everywhere I go"21:43 - "Been a Long Time Pt. 2"22:42 - "Shut Yo Mouth"23:31 - What Xzibit Wants Fans to Take from Kingmaker24:49 - Closing Thoughts: Thanks for Rolling With Us Stream Black Culture with BET+. Kick back and enjoy movies, TV series, exclusive originals and the best of Tyler Perry. Sign up for BET+Connect with BET WebsiteTikTokInstagramYouTubeFacebookX.comThreads Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.