Xzibit further expands his Hollywood resume with a plum part in "Pinkville," the forthcoming Vietnam War drama from famed director Oliver Stone.

The film centers on the infamous My Lai massacre of more than 500 people by U.S. soldiers. Xzibit, whose real name is Alvin Joiner, will play a soldier who is convinced he carried out his orders in a moral way.

The rapper joins a cast that includes Bruce Willis, Channing Tatum and Woody Harrelson. The United Artists project is set to begin production next year, according to the Hollywood Reporter.      

Xzibit's film credits include "Gridiron Gang," "Derailed" and "XXX: State of the Union." As a rapper, he has sold more than 3 million records.