Alvin Nathaniel Joiner better known by his stage name Xzibit, is an American rapper, actor, an television personality, who was born in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Los Angeles, California by his father and stepmother. He is also known for hosting MTV's Pimp My Ride. He has released a new album once every two years since his 1996 debut At the Speed of Life until his most recent Full Circle, which was released in October 2006.