In its 2 seasons on FOX, Empire has hosted a slew of guest appearances and rapper Xzibit is the latest to join the bunch. The former Pimp My Ride host will star on the show as Lucious Lyon's rival.
According to Billboard, Xzibit will play Leslie "Shyne" Johnson, who is described as "100% wolf and 100% gangster." Shyne, similar to Lucious, has taken on a number of roles but has not yet reached the caliber of the head of the Lyon clan. While Shyne has managed artists and started record imprints, his main hustle of drugs, guns and extortion have left him feeling like a shut out in the music world, especially when it comes to Lucious.
It has been reported that Xzibit's role will be a multi-episode arc, but there are no official details available on how long he will be on the show or when he will make his debut.
This current season of Empire has been a star-studded run, full of drama. Vivica A. Fox has appeared on the show as the oldest sister of Cookie. Other previous guest stars include Chris Rock and Alicia Keys. Also, Marisa Tomei stars as a business partner with a recurring role.
Last month, it was revealed that the series had been renewed for Season 3. Empire is currently on mid-season hiatus but is scheduled to return to FOX in the spring. On the winter finale, fittingly titled "Et Tu, Brute?,” things took a shocking turn for the Lyon clan. Lucious and his family were blindsided by betrayal and double-dealing. Camilla, played by Naomi Campbell, made her return in a surprising way and Hakeem solidified his resentment towards his father. Elsewhere, Anika did the unthinkable.
Empire is slated to return to FOX on March 30.
