Conor McGregor continues to expand his impressive business empire.
‘Notorious’ made his name fighting in the UFC, but he’s earned most of his £200million fortune by boxing, amassing a pub portfolio, creating alcohol brands and selling one of them for a hefty fee.
McGregor is rich beyond his wildest dreamsGetty
Earlier this year, McGregor announced he was launching a music label.
Greenback Records has now revealed Xzibit as its first major signing.
The American rapper has been a fixture of the hip-hop scene since the mid-90s – but some people might recognise him as an actor or for his stint as the host of MTV’s iconic show ‘Pimp My Ride’.
Xzibit hasn’t released music since 2012. With some help from McGregor, he’ll drop a new album ‘Kingmaker’ on October 11 before performing at a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship [BKFC] show the next day.
McGregor announced the news in typically flashy fashion on Thursday.
The UFC superstar, who was dressed head-to-toe in green, sat in the back of a green Rolls Royce to confirm Xzibit will be joining Ireland’s first major record label
“Xzibit, my man, welcome to the team,” McGregor said on Instagram.
“We are so excited to launch some new, fresh music out of yourself, an icon in the game and a legend in the industry.
“Let’s go, Xzibit. Let’s go, Greenback Records.”
McGregor revealed his goal for his new music company when it launched.
McGregor flashed one of his fleet of luxury cars while dropping big news@thenotoriousmma – instagram
Xzibit is his first major signing for Greenback recordsGetty
“I am excited to create Ireland’s first major record label, in an industry that I have had great interest in for some time,” he said in July.
“To be able to come in and offer music artists a fair deal and properly reward them for their talent.
“This industry, like others, has needed an overhaul for a long time. I am excited for myself, McGregor Sports & Entertainment, to partner with Richard Buck and Julian O’Brien as founders to bring Greenback Records to life!”
McGregor topped the Forbes list of highest-earning athletes in 2021.
Unfortunately, he got injured that same year and hasn’t fought since.
So, he’s diversifying his money-making strategy in an attempt to re-establish himself as the richest active athlete on the planet and ultimately put himself alongside basketball billionaire Michael Jordan.
Perhaps Xzibit and Greenback Records will help him do that.