Empire is halfway through their second season. We've seen some star studded guest cameos including Chris Rock, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and even the return of Petey Pablo.  Add Xzibit  to the list, as he is set to play a rival to Luscious Lyon.

X's Leslie 'Shyne' Johnson character is described as someone who has did some things in the music industry. However, his primary source of income comes from drugs, guns and extortion. Shyne feels shut out from the music business and carries a grudge because of it. His main target: Luscious Lyon.

So far  no word on when we'll see him on screen.