Xzibit Was Involved In A Tour Bus Shooting With Big Pun, Here’s How It Went Down

Xzibit has the wildest Big Pun story. The legendary rap star shares an unforgettable story involving the Bronx icon from the early days. In a new interview, Bootleg Kev asks Xzibit to tell a Pun story. X tells the wildest night on tour with Pun and Terror Squad. X began by recounting a promotional tour where their two buses were traveling across the East Coast en route to Detroit or Flint. When Pun’s bus broke down, he and his family joined X’s. “I knew the day was going to get wild,” Xzibit said. “But I had no idea how far things would spiral.”

The drama began when Pun’s crew, eager to leave the bus and head to their hotel, called for a car. “This old-school guy with a Jheri curl pulls up in a limousine,” Xzibit recalled. “He steps out with an attitude, clearly unhappy with the situation. He starts shouting, ‘All you can’t get in my car!’” Things quickly escalated as Pun’s crew, the Terror Squad, swarmed the car. “It was like watching a silent movie,” Xzibit said, laughing. “The guy’s running around the car while the entire crew chases him. It was chaos, but hilarious.”

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Xzibit Shares Wild Day Out With Big Pun

Later that night, the tension boiled over during their concert. On stage with Pun was Boobie the Boxer, a member of the Terror Squad, who appeared to be addressing someone in the front row. “Then someone throws something, and suddenly a fight breaks out,” Xzibit said. “The fight moves onto the stage, and in the middle of it all, someone pulls a gun out of a briefcase and fires into the air. Bow!”

Panic erupted as the audience scattered. Amid the chaos, the crew managed to escape to their bus, only to find the police waiting. “The guy with the gun tosses it into a dumpster, but there’s no trash inside, so it just clanks,” Xzibit recounted. “The cops shine their flashlights, and there it is. Next thing you know, we’re all in cuffs.” Everyone made it back to their hotel, only to discover concertgoers searching for the Terror Squad. “We had to pull off a covert operation to get everyone back on the bus,” X-to-the-Z said. “They even shot at the buses. It was insane—never a dull moment.”

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Today In Hip Hop History: Xzibit Dropped His Third LP ‘Restless’ 24 Years Ago

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On This date in 2000, West Coast rapper/actor Xzibit released his third album Restless on the Epic/Loud/SRC imprint.

Xzibit’s Restless is a quintessential West Coast hip-hop album that captures the essence of early 2000s rap with a mix of gritty lyricism and polished production. Executive produced by Dr. Dre, the album delivers anthems like “X” and “Front 2 Back,” showcasing Xzibit’s commanding delivery and charisma.

Features from heavyweights like Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Nate Dogg add star power, while the beats, crafted by Dre, Rockwilder, and DJ Quik, offer a seamless blend of thumping basslines and slick melodies.

Lyrically, Xzibit balances braggadocio with introspection, addressing themes of loyalty, street life, and ambition. The album’s cohesion and energy cemented Xzibit as a force in hip-hop, making Restless a standout in his discography and a classic of its era.

Salute to X to the Z for this unforgettable piece of Hip Hop history!

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Xzibit Stomps On Dem Jointz’s Beat Like Godzilla On “Everywhere I Go”

Xzibit isn’t just coming back, he’s looking to take names and blow the competition out of the water. That’s the energy he’s exhibiting on his latest single, “Everywhere I Go.” It’s the third teaser to his upcoming album Kingmaker, which will be out sometime in early 2025. Excitingly, it’s going to be his debut record under Greenback Records, UFC world champion Conor McGregor’s brand-new imprint. X and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are his only two artists so far, but it’s quite a great way to get the label off the ground.

Prior to dropping “Everywhere I Go,” Xzibit got the rollout started with the grand and episodic “Play This At My Funeral,” which released on October 11. Then, two weeks later, the Detroit rapper would drop off the sequel to “Been a Long Time” with a new guest in Jenn Em. Both of the first two releases were incredibly strong, so how does this newest one fare? To put it simply, it’s another hit. Dem Jointz (Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Eminem) is on the boards, and he brings a rambunctious energy to the track. One element of the beat may sound familiar to fans of the Godzilla franchise, and it may have inspired some of X’s bars on the track, which you can find below. He sounds like the radioactive monster on the record as his presence is once again undeniable.

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“Everywhere I Go” – Xzibit & Dem Jointz

Quotable Lyrics:

It’s a twelve gun salute
Cultivation, rotation, pick up my people by the roots (By the roots)
Xzibit bouncin’ with the troops
I shock in the city, like the big homies and call the troops
Motherf***ers running from the truth, I’m Godzilla, god killer, the snipers on the roof (Godzilla)
Hydraulics singin’ like the weekend

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Xzibit Reveals Legendary West Coast MC Saafir Has Passed Away

The hip-hop world has lost another incredible figure earlier today. According to a report from AllHipHop, Michigan rapper Xzibit tragically announced the passing off iconic West Coast MC Saafir. He did so through an emotional and well-written post on Instagram just hours ago. “I can’t believe I’m writing this right now, but don’t know what else to do at the moment. Approximately at 8:45am this morning, my brother Reggie known to the world as Saafir passed away. We have so much history I can’t even explain what I’m feeling right now. We surrounded him and let him know how much we loved him. He can rest now,” Xzibit began.

“Friends, Family, everyone that rocked with us from the Hip Hop community, if you could be so solid and reach out for @chopblack his younger brother, and @lilsaafir his son, the family really needs to be supported during this time. That’s all I have right now. My soul is crushed. We love you Bro.” Saafir was 54, and his cause death is not known at this time.

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Xzibit Remembers Saafir Beautifully

 
 
 
 
 
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For those who may not be familiar, Saafir was a prominent figure in the underground scene. He dropped his debut record, Boxcar Sessions, in 1994. However, he may be best recognized for his affiliation with a couple of rap groups. One of them was the Hobo Junction and the other being Golden State Project. The latter was a collective of Saafir, his “brother” Xzibit, and Rass Kass.

However, the underground legend was not just a spitter. He also had a role in the cult-classic film, Menace II Society. Fans in the comments section of Xzibit’s post were extremely supportive, with several notable names popping in to send their condolences. Royce da 5’9″ was left speechless, simply replying, “🤦🏿‍♂️” Our deepest condolences go out to Xzibit and Saafir’s family and friends.

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Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre’s Sophomore Solo Album ‘The Chronic 2001’ Turns 25 Years Old!

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On this day in 1999, legendary super-producer Dr. Dre put out Chronic 2001, his last album before a 16-year hiatus. Containing some of the most known tracks in rap, Chronic 2001 has been extremely successful over the years. As of July 2013, the album has been certified septuple platinum, selling 7,664,000 copies in the United States alone and with the recent success of the film Straight Outta Compton, one can only imagine the increase in its sales that is to come. Dr. Dre is an artist known for the breaks he takes between albums. Chronic 2001, the follow-up to The Chronic, came seven years after its predecessor and although it may have been an excruciating period of time to wait, each project he’s delivered has been more than worth the time spent wondering what it would consist of.

The quality of work that makes up Chronic 2001 is epic. Of course, the production of this album is more solid than most coming from Dre himself along with Mel-Man and Lord Finesse, but the vocal features that were at Dre’s disposal due to his success at the time also helped to make this project such a classic. Rappers such as The D.O.C., Hittman, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Xzibit, Nate Dogg, and Eminem made appearances on this album. It would be an understatement to say that this project was an influential part of west coast rap and culture.

As previously stated, this album was widely regarded and critically acclaimed. It debuted in 1999 at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart where it peaked and sold 516,000 copies in its first week. The album also claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, #4 on the UK Album Chart, and #17 in the Dutch Albums Chart. As far as its legacy, the album has made its appearances on music charts worldwide since its release and is #17 on the Billboard 200 chart for the 2000s. Its hit single “Still D.R.E.”, is certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA and is a household name in the Hip Hop world.

Dr. Dre’s successes following this album are enough to make a second movie about. His influence on rap and rap culture spans a generation and his place in pop culture as a whole has been cemented due to what he has accomplished. We can only sit back and watch what the mastermind that is Dr. Dre has in store for us in the coming years.

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Xzibit Delivers A Part Two For “Been A Long Time” 24 Years Later

So far, we have to say that this uniting of Xzibit and Conor McGregor has been a match made in heaven. The Detroit born rapper and multimedia talent joined the UFC champion’s upstart entertainment venture Greenback Records earlier this month. The collective made the announcement on social media, writing, “In the kingdom of hip-hop, only the real ones reign supreme. A legend joins the Greenback dynasty ready to make history. We proudly welcome @xzibit to Greenback Records – the new chapter starts here.” In addition to that shocking but exciting news was the reveal of Xzibit’s first solo album since 2011’s Napalm.

Sometime next year, Greenback will house the legendary figure’s King Maker. Not much else is available in that regard. However, we now have two singles to get into as of Friday. October 11 marked his official return with the epic “Play This At My Funeral.” If you haven’t heard it yet, check it out here. But this weekend, Xzibit is dropping by with a familiar title, “Been A Long Time Pt.2.” On his popular 2000 album Restless, X dropped the inaugural track alongside the late hook master, Nate Dogg. Jenn Em fills that role on this version, and we must say she passes with flying colors. Both show off X’s slightly “softer” side, as his trademark growling delivery is still present while he raps about love and being there for his circle.

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“Been A Long Time Pt.2” – Xzibit & Jenn Em

Quotable Lyrics:

I walk up in the room, they still can’t ignore the elephant
I conversate with a candidate
Energy feels great, body shaped like a figure eight
I’m real rough around the edges
She tried to seal the deal, but I was holdin’ all the leverage
Who the hell you textin’ now? Who the f*** you talkin’ to?

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Xzibit Drops His First Single Under Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records With “Play This At My Funeral”

After 13 years, Michigan rapper Xzibit seems to be moving with a new purpose as he returns with “Play This At My Funeral.” This is the lead single for his upcoming album King Maker, which is going to be out sometime early next year. Outside of him making a grand solo return, the grimy Detroit native is doing so with a new backing. Early last week, it was announced that X signed to UFC legend Conor McGregor’s new label, Greenback Records. he kickstarted the musical endeavor in July and he’s already got Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on his roster.

Xzibit raps with intention on “Play This At My Funeral,” a track that recaps how far he’s come since coming onto the scene in the mid to late 90’s. “Guilty of shotgunning n****s ’cause they was running up
F***, I been fighting so long I sleep in combat boots / I don’t never take them off
.” In addition to the emotional performance, the beat perfectly backs the wide scope themes and messages that X is laying down. 21 the Producer is credited, and he deserves a ton of recognition for the epic boom bap backdrop. It’s anthemic, cinematic, awe-inspiring, and hard-hitting, and ideal for those days where you need some extra motivation.

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“Play This At My Funeral” – Xzibit

Quotable Lyrics:

On the verge of losing everything, what the f*** you mean
I’ve been working my whole life to get to this fight
To sit in this position, this is rightfully mine, right
Y’all motherf***ers know what time it is
Time to grow the f*** up, get a job, and feed your kids
Kingmaker from the West, if you wanna make it here

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Xzibit Signs With Conor McGregor’s Upstart Label Greenback Records And Announces New Music

Xzibit and Conor McGregor are joining forces. Who had that on their Bingo card? We can assure we didn’t, but here we are folks! According to a recent press release (and HipHopDX), the Detroit, Michigan MC, perhaps best known for his work with the likes of Dr. Dre, Eminem, among others, is inking a deal with the UFC legend and his upstart label, Greenback Records. The Dublin, Ireland native launched this business venture just a few months ago, mid-July to be exact. However, in just that short time frame, he’s already got one of the biggest groups in hip-hop signed to him in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Greenback and its founder welcomed Xzibit with open arms on their social media accounts not too long ago. “In the kingdom of hip-hop, only the real ones reign supreme. A legend joins the Greenback dynasty ready to make history,” the entertainment company writes on IG. “We proudly welcome @xzibit to Greenback Records – the new chapter starts here. #KINGMAKER 👑.” You are probably wondering what “#KINGMAKER” means. Well, they are here to explain that too.

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Greenback Records & Conor McGregor Welcome Xzibit To His New Home

 
 
 
 
 
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“Oct 11: Play This At My Funeral Oct 25: Been A Long Time pt2. Welcome to Kingmaker 👑.” The former are lead single titles for X’s upcoming album (first in over a decade), Kingmaker. Sadly, we do not have a concrete release date for the follow-up to 2011’s Napalm. But we are going to get it by sometime early next year. Congratulations to both Xzibit and McGregor for this partnership, and we cannot wait to see what the future holds.

What are your thoughts on Xzibit signing to Conor McGregor’s Greenback Records? Is this going to be a great move when the dust settles, why or why not? Are you excited for his next album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Xzibit and Greenback Records. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Action Bronson Is Absurd As Ever On “Nourish A Thug” And It’s Awesome

Action Bronson is a charismatic guy. It’s the reason he’s been able to overcome his staggering vocal similarity to Ghostface Killah. It’s also the reason he’s landed roles in blockbuster comedies and gang epics opposite Robert De Niro. None of this would have happened, of course, were it not for Bronson’s ability to showcase his charisma in his music. He’s a lyrical Jackson Pollack, combining bizarre imagery with obscure references that somehow make sense when the verse is over. And he just treated fans to another splatter-style single, “Nourish a Thug.”

Bronsolino myth-making is on full display in the song’s opening lines. “It’s the doctor,” he raps. “Here to f*cking take your temperature the old way.” From there, he goes on absurdist spiels about exfoliating in a lake, breaking out of a cobra clutch, and watching the Tyson Fury fight with two female friends. There’s a random segment, also, where he threatens (?) to pull up at someone’s house and have Xzbit place a fish tank in his civic. It wouldn’t be an Action Bronson song without an obscure film reference, and he sneaks it in the very last line. “Ride around the city like the bad lieutenant, b*tch,” he concludes. It’s a harrowing but hilarious reference for anybody who’s seen the 1992 film of the same name.

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Action Bronson Spits Over An 80s-Style Instrumental

Tying all these bars together is the lush instrumental. Action Bronson has always leaned towards unique samples and vibes, and “Nourish a Thug” is no different. It sounds like the sort of music that would play during a sting operation on Miami Vice. A little cheesy and a lot of synths. “Nourish a Thug” would’ve fit perfectly on Bronson’s 2020 album Only for Dolphins. As it stands, this is the first single for what we can only assume is the rapper’s new project. If the rest of the project matches the quality on display here, we are in for a treat.

What are your thoughts on “Nourish a Thug” by Action Bronson? Is this the rapper’s best single yet? Do you like the beat? Are you excited for Action Bronson’s upcoming album? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Action Bronson. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

Quotable Lyrics:

I’ll pull up to your crib with Xzibit
And have him put a f*cking fish tank in the civic
Slam dunk on two midgets cause its physics
In 96 hit the Blockbuster in the blizzard
95 m5 b*tches doing drag on hentai
9 million in the Rimowa

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