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

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"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): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-P2HOEaJzg
Xzibit Interview (The Breakfast Club): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK8u4xXL-7k

Sources (Written):
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pimp-my-ride-cars_n_6663840?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/hfiu8/i_was_on_pimp_my_ride_ama/?sort=qa
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/13lx09/as_requested_i_was_on_pimp_my_ride_ama/
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/18187n/i_was_featured_on_an_episode_of_pimp_my_ride/
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/13n83z/iama_former_production_staffer_on_mtvs_pimp_my/

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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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