L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — When the Rock the Bells concert series debuted in 2004, it was already steeped in nostalgia for the “golden age” of 1980s and '90s hip-hop. Not only did it take its name from LL Cool J's 1985 hit single, but the two shows that year featured headl... more info

Gigwise — Rapper to play five dates... more info

Topix — Music's 3R's 07.11.11: Walkin' the Plank Posted by Daniel Wilcox on 07.11.2011 From Xzibit running down "plankers" and the Black Eyed Peas going on hiatus to Sonisphere trying to book Red Hot Chili Peppers and more, 411's Daniel Wilcox breaks down th... more info

Pop Crunch — Obscurity is taking its toll on rapper/actor Xzibit. The braided hip-hopster, formerly famous for “tricking out” tattered Fords and vintage Pontiacs on MTV’s Pimp My Ride, is courting controversy after [...] more info

NME — Rapper slams craze that's got the likes of Kings Of Leon, Katy Perry and Justin Bieber hooked more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Celebrity Twitter After 'planking' seemed to have swept over Hollywood faster than you can say 'Kabbalah,' there's one lonely adversary who's standing up against those that are laying down. Rapper Xzibit took to Twitter to ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: TMZ Live, TMZ Live Large Rapper Xzibit is revolting against planking -- claiming it's racist  ... fair comparison or total stretch? And,  politicians are trying to put parents in jail if they wait more than 24 hour... more info

TMZ — Rapper Xzibit is revolting against the newest Internet sensation -- planking -- claiming it has racist roots in the slave trade ... fair comparison or total stretch? And, the Casey Anthony trial has politicians riled up ... demanding parents be requi... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Xzibit, You Might Want to Rethink It's the latest craze taking over the Internet -- lying face down in bizarre places, stiff as wood -- but rapper Xzibit is leading a new charge AGAINST "planking" ... claiming the pra... more info

ContactMusic — Rapper/actor Xzibit is disgusted by the current craze for 'planking' after learning the awkward position was once used in the slave trade. Stars including Katy Perry, Chris Brown, Demi Moore and Rosario Dawson have all declared their love for the int... more info