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(AllHipHop News) Although, Xzibit has not released an album in four years, the left-coast lyricist has been expressing his creativity. X has been flexing his acting chops on CBS,’ Hawaii Five-0. Soon the proven thespian will be challenged to stand out on Fox’s, Empire.

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Previously, Snoop Dogg, Courtney Love, Ludacris, and Alicia Keys have appeared on the popular drama. Xzibit will be tasked with providing depth for his character, Leslie Johnson. If the audience responds to X, he may become a regular character on the show. “His character’s episode tally is still yet to be determined, this according to Deadline.

“A well-known gangsta/drug dealer/extortionist/businessman-type,” Johnson will serve as the nemesis to Terrance Howard’s, Lucious Lyon. X’s character, Johnson, is constructed as an ill-tempered antagonist. After delving into the music business Johnson and Lyon are set for battle.