Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage… Read Full Bio ↴Alvin Nathaniel Joiner (born September 18, 1974), better known by his stage name Xzibit (pronounced "exhibit"), is an American rapper, actor, television presenter, and radio personality. Xzibit began his musical career after the release of his debut studio album, At the Speed of Life, on October 15, 1996. The album was both critically and commercially successful, peaking at number 74 on the Billboard 200. It also contained the single "Paparazzi", which peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100. This success allowed Xzibit to secure a recording contract with Loud Records later that year.

Xzibit released his second album, 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz, on August 25, 1998; it peaked at number 53 on the Billboard 200. The album also contained the single "What U See Is What U Get", which peaked at #50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's success caught attention from West Coast rapper Dr. Dre who acted as the executive producer on Xzibit's third album, Restless, which was released on December 12, 2000.

Restless debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum in the U.S. The album contained the singles "Front 2 Back", "X", and "Get Your Walk On". His follow-up album Man vs. Machine (2002) also enjoyed success; it debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold. Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004) also became certified gold. After the release of Full Circle in 2006, Xzibit underwent a hiatus, not releasing music until the release of his seventh studio album Napalm on October 9, 2012. Since 2013, he is part of the hip-hop supergroup Serial Killers.

Xzibit has also gained fame as an actor and television host, for his role as Shyne Johnson in the television series Empire, and as the host for the reality television series Pimp My Ride. He has starred in the films Gridiron Gang (2006), The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008), Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009) and Sun Dogs (2017).

Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xzibit

Studio albums
At the Speed of Life (1996)
40 Dayz & 40 Nightz (1998)
Restless (2000)
Man vs. Machine (2002)
Weapons of Mass Destruction (2004)
Full Circle (2006)
Napalm (2012)
King Maker (2022)

Where It Hurts
Xzibit Lyrics

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[Xzibit]
Where Rock at?
Rock here yet?
It's all good

[Verse 1]
I done came too far, can't turn back now
Pull it out, get it up, can't put shit down

Best believe to achieve gotta struggle to get it but peep it
It's like you got a body somebody just to keep it
Ain't no secret how the west coast do it
Stick a fork in it, done deal disputed (yeah)
Holdin two black aces for the smilin faces
It's a chess game nigga, better count ya spaces
We gon find the weakest link, fuck what you niggaz think
Pump gon repeat and grind why'all to mincemeat
I can't retreat, refusin to lose (yeah)
Walk one day in the X man's shoes

[Chorus]
Make shit happen, stomp and smashin'
On and crackin, who want action
Pistol packin, fuck relaxin'
Hit you where it hurts
Make you feel it, can't conceal it
If it breaths then I can kill it
Come and get it, custom-fitted
Hit you where it hurts

[Verse 2]
I might as well buy a suit right now
Put money on my books downtown to get ready for trial
Look, ya only gotta tell me once
Better wake up and smell these blunts
What's really behind the front
Ain't no parts about me punk
We can thump, don't get too close
Because you might get slump kicked
Front page material, I serial kill shit
Only that real shit, we can scrap or slap clips
My tactics range from Attila the Hun
To Genghis Kahn to the rice fields of Vietnam
Atom bomb my name tag across the sky
Eye for an eye, somebody got to die now

[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
The points that I make be hollow
X a hard act to follow
Disappear in front of your eyes, besides

I switch up rides at least five times
Dangerous minds,

Overall Meaning

lyrics to Xzibit's song Where It Hurts is full of confidence, swagger, and aggression. In the first verse, Xzibit establishes that he has come too far to turn back, highlighting his determination to succeed. He believes that to achieve success, one must struggle and work hard. Xzibit paints a picture of how life is like a game of chess, and you need to find the weakest link to win. He makes it clear that he refuses to lose and is not the one to back down.

In the chorus and second verse, Xzibit talks about how he is not afraid to make things happen and how he will hit his enemies where it hurts. He emphasizes that he cannot hide his feelings and intentions, and if something needs to be done, he will do it without hesitation. He also suggests that he is not afraid to go to jail — buying a suit and putting money on his books in preparation for a trial.

In the third verse, Xzibit elaborates on his approach to life. He says that he understands that sometimes the points that he makes may be hollow, but it does not matter because he is still a hard act to follow. He also references his ability to switch up cars frequently, showing that he has achieved financial success.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALVIN JOINER, ALVIN N. JOINER, DANA STINSON

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