Skip to content In 1998, Xzibit released his third studio album, 40 Dayz Off . The album marked a turning point in Xzibit's career, as he began to experiment with a more mainstream sound. 40 Dayz Off featured hit singles like "Paparazzi" and "Ain't There a Bitch."
After a few years of hiatus, Xzibit returned with 12 Months, 12 Problems on June 6, 2006. The album tackled socially conscious themes and featured guest appearances from Obie Trice, Game, and Tech N9ne.
| 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
: A regional West Coast anthem celebrating the "C-Walk" dance culture.
With Dr. Dre serving as executive producer, Xzibit released his third studio album, Restless , in late 2000. The album was a massive commercial breakthrough, earning a platinum certification from the RIAA. It seamlessly blended Xzibit’s underground lyrical grit with Dre’s polished, cinematic production style. In 1998, Xzibit released his third studio album, 40 Dayz Off
Xzibit is highly regarded for his guest verses. Key features include:
By 2006, Xzibit was more famous for pimping cars than pummeling microphones. Full Circle felt rushed and disjointed, attempting to capitalize on the crunk and snap music trends of the South. The lead single “Concentrate” was forgettable, and the album quickly vanished from charts. It marked his final release on a major label (Koch/Open Bar). The album tackled socially conscious themes and featured
: A club-ready banger produced by Rockwilder that expanded his reach into the nightlife scene.
His later work, while inconsistent, never lost its central thesis: Xzibit is a rapper of immense physical and vocal authority. Even on weaker albums, his voice—that distinctive, barking growl—remains a compelling instrument. While pop culture may forever remember him asking, “Yo, dawg, I heard you like cars,” his discography argues for a more enduring legacy. Xzibit was, and remains, one of the most formidable MCs to emerge from the post-Death Row era—a pimp of rides, yes, but first and foremost, a master of the verse.