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Xzibit: Tha Alkaholiks
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It's not just on the small screen that Xzibit has been honing his thespian chops. Following his cameo in the box office smash "8 Mile," look for Xzibit to appear alongside Ice Cube in the forthcoming sequel to "XXX" entitled "XXX State of the Union." When asked if his interest in acting means that he will be studying Shakespeare, Xzibit shakes his head, saying, "Nah, music is my backbone but acting is something I'm really getting into."
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Xzibit: Man, the demographics on that show is amazing. It started out as, you know, people thought it was a car show. But it is really about the kids, you know, the way those kids come in. And then the way that they leave the show. That is where the magic is.
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In June 2007, Xzibit left the Rove Live studios in Australia before an appearance. Media out-lets reported that it was due to Xzibit not being given stand alone billing on the program despite not being booked in advance. According to Xzibit he walked off the set after taking offence to comments made by a Rove employee, who after informing Xzibit that his performance time would not be to his liking allegedly said: "you know we came a long way just having you on the program." Xzibit took this to be a racist remark, staff allege they were referring to him being a late booking.[10]
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Xzibit's legitimacy as an artist was confirmed by other musicians, including the popular hip-hop artist and producer Dr. Dre who assumed the role of mentor to Xzibit and catapulted the young protégé more prominently into the mainstream circles of musical culture. But it is Xzibit's reputation for penning inventive lyrics with a sincere message that has brought the rapper a singular respect in his field.
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Because he's a popular TV personality and he's pushed past the envelope on this disc, Xzibit may well become a lightning rod for critics and moralists. But there's nothing new in his ruthless words and graphic imagery that you haven't already heard on the 6 o'clock news.
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On the final and most intriguing track on this effort, "Thank You," Xzibit conveys his heartfelt appreciation for his dedicated fans that have stuck with him as he has triumphed and endured shortcomings during his illustrious rap career. Another introspective verse laid down over a poignant piano melody, coupled with striking violin chords continue to show X's exponential growth as an artist. "I just want to thank you for being around / And patiently waiting and holding me down / Its easy to see for Mr.X to the Z / That without no you, there could be no me."
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