Xzibit gives his honest reaction to the 'Pimp My Ride' horror stories where cars ended up worse

Xzibit has spoken out about the MTV series Pimp My Ride, the car show that made him one of the most familiar faces on television in the mid-2000s.

The series began in 2004 and quickly grew into one of MTV’s most popular shows, known for its elaborate car customizations.

Over time, former contestants said that some vehicles broke down or were left with unrealistic features.

Xzibit’s account explains what he actually did on the show and why he became linked to its problems.

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Xzibit distances himself from the builds

Pimp My Ride ran for six seasons on MTV, with Xzibit as the host and West Coast Customs, later Galpin Auto Sports, handling the modifications.

Each episode ended with a dramatic reveal, but participants later reported that the work was often rushed and sometimes left their cars in poor condition.

Xzibit has made it clear that he was not part of the workshop.

He also said he never approved designs, handled tools, or made decisions about features.

“You never saw me with one tool on the show,” he said, adding that his role was limited to presenting the introductions and conclusions.

Even so, he was often blamed when the cars failed.

He recalled being just as surprised as the contestants when certain vehicles were unveiled.

Some of the more unusual additions struck him as impractical, but he had no input in the process.

As the host, his image became closely tied to the show, and many viewers assumed he carried responsibility for the results.

The lasting legacy of Pimp My Ride

Nearly 20 years on, Pimp My Ride remains one of MTV’s best-known car shows.

Its format of extreme customization shaped automotive television, though its reputation has also been defined by reports of breakdowns and poor workmanship.

Versions of the program have aired internationally, showing the reach of the concept.

For Xzibit, the series marked a turning point in his career.

It gave him global exposure but also attached his name to decisions made entirely by the production teams.

MTV has not relaunched the show, but its influence can be seen in other car shows that followed.

Xzibit’s comments now provide a clear account of his role and separate his image from the work done in the garage.

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