Xzibit released his ninth studio album, Kingmaker, on May 16, 2025, marking his return to solo projects after a 13-year hiatus since Napalm in 2012. The album was released through Greenback Records, a label associated with UFC fighter Conor McGregor, in collaboration with Xzibit’s own Open Bar Entertainment.
Kingmaker comprises 20 tracks and includes collaborations with several notable artists:
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Dr. Dre
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Ice Cube
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Busta Rhymes
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Redman
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Ty Dolla $ign
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Royce da 5’9″
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Guapdad 4000
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Domo Genesis
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Problem (Jason Martin)
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Dem Jointz
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Jenn-Em
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Lorine Chia
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Stalone
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Symba
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Cold 187um
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Compton AV
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Butch Cassidy
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Tre Capital
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Daygo Fatts
While the full list of producers hasn’t been officially disclosed, Dr. Dre is confirmed to have contributed to the album’s production. The overall sound maintains Xzibit’s signature West Coast hip-hop style, blending hard-hitting beats with introspective lyrics.
