It’s been a while since we’ve heard anything from West Coast rapper, Xzibit. With his last album already four years behind us, the 41 year-old is embarking on a new adventure and taking up a role on FOX’s hit series Empire. According to Deadline, reports Xzibit aka Alvin Joiner will star as Leslie Johnson, “a well-known gangsta/drug dealer/extortionist/businessman-type who also goes by the nickname “Shyne.” Shyne, is an artist turned artist manager and record label owner who will go head to head this season with Terrence Howard’s character Lucious Lyon character. Xzibit is just one of many guest appearances set for the forthcoming season including, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Courtney Love, Snoop Dogg and more. Empire will return to air March 30th.