XZIBIT MOURNS DEATH OF NEWBORN SON: Baby was born prematurely on May 15.

Xzibit is mourning the death of his newborn son Xavier Kingston Joiner. The baby was born prematurely on May 15th and passed away on Monday, 11 days later.

The rapper, whose real name is Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, recently wrote about the tragedy on his blog. The message was posted at about 4:32 a.m., roughly one hour after the infant's death.

“Well, this week was extremely difficult for him, because his lungs were not strong enough to handle regular oxygen on his own,” he wrote. “Xavier passed away this morning at 3:30 am and I must tell you this, it is unnatural for a parent to bury a child.”

“I am telling you this because of the same reason I tell you when I’m having great times, life is too short to be fake. Hold on to your kids if you have them, protect them and show them you love them everyday you wake up and see them,” he said. “Don’t take a second you get to hug them teach them and care for them for granted.”

“You can have all the material wealth in the universe but it is nothing compared to having your family. I am thankful for all of my blessings and I’m not one to question God's perfect plan,” he continued. “So I leave you with great love and thanks for the love that was sent earlier on my previous blog to my son.”