On November 29, 2014, rapper and television personality Xzibit tied the knot with his long-time partner, Krista Joiner, in a lavish ceremony at the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, California, now known as the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach. While most newlyweds spend their wedding night celebrating together, Xzibit made headlines for a different reason. In the early hours following the celebration, he decided to take a drive, although his destination remains unknown. Unfortunately, the police soon pulled him over, and after failing a field sobriety test, he was arrested for DUI—on his wedding night.

This incident perhaps foreshadowed the rocky road ahead for the couple.

Fast forward to February 2021, when Krista Joiner filed for divorce. The couple, who have one child together, soon became embroiled in a protracted legal battle, focusing on a singular pivotal issue: financial support.

How much money does Xzibit actually have?

Over the years, Xzibit and Joiner have been caught in a contentious dispute over spousal and child support, income, assets, and lifestyle. The narrative surrounding their financial situation differs drastically depending on whom you ask.

Early in the legal proceedings, Xzibit portrayed a picture of financial strain. He claimed that his income had significantly diminished after 2019 due to the pandemic halting his touring activities. He argued that Joiner was actually earning more than he was, a point he raised to potentially reduce his spousal support obligations.

Krista Joiner, however, was quick to challenge his assertions.

In court filings, she alleged that Xzibit was dramatically understating his income and hiding substantial wealth. At one point, she claimed his earnings were closer to $134,000 per month, citing bank statements. Even more explosively, she previously alleged that he had stakes in cannabis businesses generating as much as $1 million per month, with millions in cash supposedly stored in secure vaults around the country.

Xzibit has never publicly confirmed those claims, and they remain allegations made in the context of a contentious divorce.

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Fast forward to 2025, and the financial gap between the two sides only widened. Joiner returned to court seeking a significant increase in support, claiming Xzibit’s income had risen sharply and that she was struggling to maintain even basic living expenses, including housing and their child’s tuition.

Now, as the case heads toward trial, Xzibit is presenting yet another version of his finances.

According to newly filed documents obtained by TMZ, he claims to earn approximately $66,547 per month. At the same time, he says he is buried under debt. He reports owing roughly $400,000 to the state of California and about $900,000 to the IRS, for a total tax bill of around $1.3 million. On top of that, he lists $1.4 million in personal debt and another $2 million in business liabilities. He also claims to have no significant assets.

Despite those obligations, he says he has been paying around $5,145 per month in child support along with temporary spousal support, but is now arguing that Joiner should not receive additional long-term payments once the divorce is finalized.

Joiner, unsurprisingly, continues to dispute that version of events.

At this point, the case has evolved into a stark clash of financial narratives. On one side, Xzibit portrays himself as a high-earning but heavily indebted entertainer with inconsistent income. On the other, Joiner alleges a far wealthier reality, one that includes higher monthly earnings and potentially undisclosed assets.

With the two sides so far apart, the upcoming trial may be the first time a clearer, more definitive picture of Xzibit’s finances emerges. Until then, the story remains a moving target, with each new filing adding another layer to an already complicated financial saga.