Queen Bee’s Reaction to Xzibit’s Kingmaker & Xzhibit’s Creative Insight

When a track hits your spirit before it hits your playlist, you know you’ve got something more than music—you’ve got a movement. That’s exactly what I felt when I heard Xzibit’s “Kingmaker.”

As a DJ, educator, and culture keeper out of Hartford, Connecticut, I’ve seen how music can build or break a person. “Kingmaker” is not just another record. It’s an affirmation—for men, for women, for anyone waking up every day trying to turn pain into power.

On Digiwaxx New Music Wednesdays Live in NYC, I told Xzibit directly how much I loved the track. The song stands out as a motivational push that this generation needs. He was gracious, and in response to my reaction, he shared deeper insight—not just about the song, but about the visual component that accompanies it.

Though I haven’t yet seen the video, he described it vividly: shot at a 1,000-year-old castle in Ireland—the same one featured in Braveheart. That detail alone told me everything I needed to know about the vision behind it. Xzibit didn’t just shoot a video; he created a backdrop for transformation.

He shared that in the visuals, a young man who starts off selling drugs ends up in a boardroom. A woman begins her journey dancing in a strip club but evolves into a world-class ballerina. This kind of narrative isn’t just compelling—it’s necessary.

Xzibit emphasized that “Kingmaker” was written in conversation with himself. But as he posed those questions inward, the rest of us were invited in. That’s what makes it universal. That’s what makes it healing.

He admitted he could still make the street bangers—“gun slapping, booty tapping, violent rap”—but at this point in his life, he’s choosing growth. “Niggas is partied out,” he said. And he’s right. Hip-hop is ready for balance again.

We used to have it. Think about it: Queen Latifah and Lil’ Kim. Brand Nubian and 2 Live Crew. Lauryn Hill, Rah Digga, Lady Luck—we once embraced the full spectrum. We can again.

“Kingmaker” is more than a track—it’s a shift. And I’m proud to champion it.

To my hip-hop family: If you haven’t heard “Kingmaker” yet, put your ears to something real. There’s a video for it too, and if it’s anything like the story Xzibit told me, it’s about to change the game.

And to Xzibit—salute. The message is received, and the culture is better for it.

Kingmaker is out on on all digital platforms. Here’s the tracklist.