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NZ Herald
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony reunite to play one-off Auckland show with Xzibit, Too $hort
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will perform at Auckland's Spark Arena on October 24. The group, which is reuniting with all original members, released their first new music in 15 years. Pre-sale tickets are available from June 4, with general sale starting June 5. American hip-hop stars Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are scheduled to perform in New Zealand for a one-off show later this year. The Thuggish Ruggish Bone hitmakers will take over Auckland's Spark Arena on Friday, October 24. Known for their quick-paced beats and 'chopper rap' style, the veteran 90s group will first play in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before crossing the ditch to play here with their supporting acts Xzibit and Too $hort. The original members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Bizzy Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone and Layzie Bone - recently reunited to release their first track since their 2010 album, Uni5: The World's Enemy.
Black America Web
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Pimp My Paycheck: Xzibit Was Only Getting $5,000 An Episode
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty In a recent interview, rapper and former television host Xzibit revealed that he was only paid $5,000 per episode for his role on MTV's popular show Pimp My Ride. Despite the show's widespread success and cultural impact, the financial compensation he received was surprisingly low. Xzibit opened up about the disconnect between public perception and reality, explaining that what appears successful from the outside does not always reflect the truth behind the scenes. He shared that the initial deal he signed was not favorable and likely mishandled by his agents at the time. They had no way of knowing how big the show would become, and the contract failed to secure better terms. Xzibit had also hoped that being on MTV would help promote his music by including his videos, but that opportunity never came to fruition. As the show progressed, Xzibit began to feel restricted by the obligations it placed on him. He expressed dissatisfaction with being unable to tour or pursue other opportunities due to his commitment to the show. His frustration only grew as he realized the financial arrangement was not improving in line with the show's growing popularity. He went on to claim that the situation worsened when Viacom, MTV's parent company, began reducing his earnings. Although his contract included a clause promising him 15 percent of all merchandise featuring his name or likeness, that promise was undercut. Xzibit noted that while the first season's DVD box prominently featured his face, later seasons did not, with the packaging instead focusing solely on the cars. This change appeared to be a deliberate way to avoid paying him his share of merchandise profits. Xzibit also alleged that when the show went into syndication, his music was removed from the episodes. This move, he believes, was made specifically to avoid paying him additional royalties. His story sheds light on the often unseen struggles artists face behind the scenes, even when their work is widely celebrated. Pimp My Paycheck: Xzibit Was Only Getting $5,000 An Episode was originally published on
Axios
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your guide to the Tacos and Tequila Festival
The Tacos and Tequila Festival returns to Retama Park tomorrow, bringing a lineup of throwback hitmakers. Why it matters: It's not every day that you can hear your Walkman or iPod playlist in real life. Zoom in: Lil Jon, Ginuwine, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Xzibit, Trick Daddy, Murphy Lee, Yung Joc, Mike Jones and DJ Ashton Martin are scheduled to perform. The festival is 2–11pm at the racetrack in Selma, just outside Loop 1604. Tickets are currently $79 for general admission and $179 for VIP. Admission is exclusively sold online. The vibe: As the name implies, the festival features a lineup of food trucks selling tacos and other eats. The 21-and-up event will also have fully stocked bars throughout the venue with tequila and margaritas for an additional cost (VIP admission includes three margarita tickets). Guests can also experience events like lucha libre wrestling, a car show and a Chihuahua beauty pageant throughout the day. DJ Ashton Martin will kick things, with Lil Jon closing out the night. Zoom out: The festival is part of a national tour. San Antonio is sandwiched between Houston, which held the event in April, and Dallas, which will host it on May 17. Each city features a different lineup. If you go: Tomorrow is shaping up to be one of our cooler days before temperatures begin to creep up to triple-digits next week.
Metro
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Xzibit reveals $1,000,000 reason he rejected Pimp My Ride return
'Pimp My Ride changed my life,' rapper Xzibit told Metro (Picture: MTV Networks) To hip hop fans, Xzibit is the LA rap titan who made a name for himself during the late 90s and early 2000s, delivering multiple hits and sharing stages with icons such as Dr Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent. But for a generation beyond the beats, he's best known as the larger-than-life host who brought vehicular makeovers to the masses on MTV's Pimp My Ride. It's been 18 years since the final episode of the US show aired, which captivated audiences for six seasons and inspired a global franchise, including a UK version hosted by Tim Westwood. Yet, despite a wave of imitators and reboot attempts, nothing has managed to recapture the magic of the original series. As he gears up for the release of Kingmaker, his first solo album in over a decade, Xzibit talked to Metro about his experience on Pimp My Ride, discussing the factors that led to the show's end, his personal choice to move on, and revealing his stance on potentially returning as host should the series be officially revived. 'Pimp My Ride changed my life,' he said, sitting in the lounge area of his SoCal recording studio. 'It turned me into a global brand. I had soccer moms coming up to me pinching my cheeks and telling me how much they love me.' Xzibit has come a long way since he first started helping people customise their cars (Picture: vixinator) He hosted the show from 2004 until 2007 (Picture: MTV Networks) But after the taping of the show's final episode, which saw Xzibit and the Galpin Auto Sports team transform a Cadillac Fleetwood Hearse, the relationship between the rapper (real name Alvin Joiner) and the show's executives began to fray. 'You really want the truth about why Pimp My Ride only lasted six seasons?' Xzibit asked, prefacing his answer with the caution that 'some people don't want their childhood ruined'. 'It ended because my contract was up and I didn't want to renew it,' he explained. 'I was on my way out the door at 20th Century Fox after filming the last episode, and it was like, 'Yo, all good things must come to an end.' I'm good. I'm very good. I'm shaking hands and I'm like, 'Okay guys, contract's up, I don't want to renew. I'm out.'' As Xzibit was saying goodbye to Pimp My Ride and 20th Century Fox, he was simultaneously getting ready for an overseas tour. On top of that, he'd just wrapped up filming The X-Files: I Want to Believe, where he played Special Agent Mosley Drummy alongside David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Would you like to see Xzibit return to host Pimp My Ride? Yes No He's appeared in films and TV shows including 8 Mile, XXX: State of the Union and Hawaii Five-0 (Picture: Matt Baron/Rex Features/Shutterstock) 'So, I'm at 20th Century Fox. I'm on my way overseas. I just got done with the film, and I get a call. 'Hey, the guys from advertising want to come down and say hello to you before you take off.' 'Okay, cool. I come downstairs. 'Hey X, man, so happy that you agreed to do this last episode for us. I know you are on your way out the country.'' Confused, Xzibit enquired about the episode. The brand partnerships team had apparently secured a Fantastic Four collaboration for Pimp My Ride, a deal the Paparazzi rapper knew nothing about. 'I was like, 'I'm on my way to Europe. I ain't filming no f***ing Fantastic Four episode,'' Xzibit said that he told the ad guys. Determined to leave for his overseas trip, Xzibit made a swift exit and got into his car. Not long after, the show's executives called him. Xzibit received an offer to return to Pimp My Ride – but he turned it down (Picture: vixinator) He emphasised how 'grateful' he is for what the show did for his career (Picture: Matt Baron/BEI/Rex Features/Shutterstock) 'I get a call, and they're like, 'Hey, listen, we know you're on your way out the country but we got one more thing to shoot before you take off. It's this Fantastic Four episode.' 'Yeah, I just heard about it,'' Xzibit told them. The executives offered to fly the Multiply rapper back and forth to Europe on a private jet to do the episode, as well as double his fee. Little did they know, however, that the ad team had told him exactly how much the network was being paid for the collaboration. 'I had just heard the f***ing number,' he recalled. 'I said, 'Hey, okay, give me a million dollars. I'll do it.' They're like, 'Oh, Xzibit. You know that's not in the budget, we don't have it.'' Unhappy with their response and perceived unfair treatment, he declined the offer and walked out on the show indefinitely, which is why the episode in question ended up being hosted by Houston rapper Chamillionaire. Chamillionaire hosted an episode of Pimp My Ride in 2007 (Picture:) 'Chamillionaire did that episode because apparently any n***a with braids could do what Xzibit does,' he jokes. Asked whether he would come back and host a reboot if it was brought to him, Xzibit is adamant the answer would be no. 'I know that it will never be what it's supposed to be,' he explained. 'And really, ownership is what's attractive. Let's sit at the table together, not underneath it. Don't sit me underneath the table. Let me sit at the table with you.' Thankful for what the show did for his career, he concluded: 'They've tried to remake that show over and over and over again and I'm glad it represented what it represented. 'And I'm super grateful it did what it did for my career.' Xzibit's new album Kingmaker is out May 16 via Greenback Records Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: 'I wrote huge songs with popstars at their lowest points but turned down millions' Arrow MORE: Netflix viewers rediscover 00s sci-fi thriller with 'unexpected' twist as it climbs the charts Arrow MORE: Friends star remembers Matthew Perry's 'gentlemanly' reaction to her wardrobe malfunction
CBS News
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Xzibit, Phantogram top 2025 lineup of artists for Sacramento's Concerts in the Park
SACRAMENTO – This year's lineup for Sacramento's Concerts in the Park has been announced. On Friday, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership revealed the artists set to play at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown Sacramento for the 2025 season of the event. Rapper Xzibit and electropop veterans Phantogram are the headlining names for 2025. Dexter & The Moonrocks, Discrete, The Expendables, Jackie Greene, Jon Wiilde, Winona Fighter, and Khloe Rose are also listed as major acts who have been booked. While the lineup has been released, organizers have not yet revealed on which days each artist is scheduled. The event runs Friday nights from May 2 to June 27. Admission is free for all ages.
