Today we'll be discussing the popular MTV series "Pimp My Ride", and diving into the various controversies that arose after the show ended.

"Pimp My Ride" was hosted by Xzibit, and focused on overhauling contestant vehicles. The show quickly gained a massive following, and was eventually aired in over 180 countries around the world. The series ran during the mid-2000s alongside hit shows like "Rob and Big", "Viva La Bam", and "Punk'd".

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Sources (Video):
Xzibit Interview (HipHopDX):    • Xzibit Talks Dr. Dre Friendship, Up I...  
Xzibit Interview (The Breakfast Club):    • Xzibit Talks West Coast Loyalty, Pimp...  

Sources (Written):
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pimp-m...
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comment...
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  / i_was_featured_on_an_episode_of_pimp_my_ride  
  / iama_former_production_staffer_on_mtvs_pim...  

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Video Chapters:

Intro - 0:00
Street Racing / Vehicle Modification Culture in the 2000s - 0:45
Pimp My Ride Premiere / Episode Format - 2:08
Popularity of "Pimp My Ride" / Spin-offs and International Versions - 7:18
The Cancellation of "Pimp My Ride" US - 9:25
Contestants Reveal Behind-The-Scenes Stories - 14:17
Was "Pimp My Ride" Fake? - 15:48
Outro - 21:06

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