Method Man and Redman with Xzibit and Immortal Technique

Detroit-born rapper Xzibit (Alvin Nathaniel Joiner) rose as a West Coast MC in the late 1990s. Signed to Loud, he broke out with the Hot 100 hit Paparazzi, peaked with platinum Restless, and hosted MTV’s Pimp My Ride.

Method Man (Staten Island, Wu-Tang Clan) and Redman (Newark, Def Squad) are an iconic East Coast hip-hop duo known for their energetic style and clever lyrics. Their acclaimed collaborations include "How High" and "Da Rockwilder", featured on albums like "Blackout!". Method Man earned a Grammy, and Redman was named "Rap Artist of the Year". They are also recognized for their cult classic film "How High".

Born Felipe Coronel in Lima, Peru, Immortal Technique moved to Harlem at age 2. Known for an aggressive rap style, he broke out with Revolutionary, Vol. 1 (2001) and Vol. 2 (2003), and was named The Source’s “unsigned hype” in 2002.