In 2004, Xzibit released Weapons of Mass Destruction . The album leaned into a darker, more political tone, reflecting the global climate of the era. Backed by production from Hi-Tek, Lil Jon, and Timbaland, the project spawned the hit single "Hey Now (Mean Muggin)," which bridged the gap between West Coast hip-hop and the surging Southern crunk movement. The album went on to earn a gold certification. Full Circle (2006)
| Year | Title | Label | Certification | Peak Chart Position (US) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | At the Speed of Life | Loud | — | #74 | | 1998 | 40 Dayz & 40 Nightz | Loud | — | #52 | | 2000 | Restless | Loud / Columbia | Platinum | #12 | | 2002 | Man vs. Machine | Columbia | Gold | #3 | | 2004 | Weapons of Mass Destruction | Columbia | Gold | #43 | | 2006 | Full Circle | Koch | — | #50 | | 2024 | King Apparent | Open Bar | — | — | xzibit discography
Xzibit's fourth album, simply titled X , was released on December 5, 2000. Produced by Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, and others, X boasted a more polished sound and guest appearances from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg. The album spawned hits like "X" and "Paparazzi (Remix)". In 2004, Xzibit released Weapons of Mass Destruction
His career trajectory shifted when he signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath entertainment for management and collaborated heavily on Dr. Dre's 2001 album. This relationship led to Xzibit signing to Columbia Records and releasing Restless . During this period, he became a household name not just through music, but as the host of MTV's Pimp My Ride , which premiered in 2004. The album went on to earn a gold certification
: A regional West Coast anthem celebrating the "C-Walk" dance culture.
Xzibit entered the scene during the waning days of the West Coast G-Funk dominance. However, his style was grittier and more lyrically focused than the party-centric rap of the mid-90s. His affiliation with the Likwit Crew (Tha Alkaholiks, King Tee) solidified his underground credibility. Albums like At the Speed of Life are considered West Coast classics.