This list covers 18 singers, bands, and musical acts with names starting with the letter X, running from “X” to “Xzibit.” They span genres from punk rock and symphonic metal to R&B, hip-hop, and K-pop, and they come from countries all over the world, including the United States, Germany, Japan, Brazil, and South Korea. Whether you’re digging for your next favorite artist or just curious about who claims this rare letter, this list has plenty to explore.
Singers are performers who use their voice as their main instrument, often backed by a band or as part of a group act. Some acts here, like X Japan, helped launch entire music movements such as visual kei, while others, like Xzibit, crossed over into television and pop culture. Names starting with X are uncommon, which makes this small but varied group stand out even more.
Below you’ll find the table with the singer’s name and a description of their style and background.
Singer: the name of the artist, band, or group, so you can quickly spot who you’re looking for or recognize a familiar act.
Description: a short summary of the singer’s genre, origin, and claim to fame, giving you enough context to decide who’s worth a closer listen.
Singers
Singer
X
X Ambassadors
X Japan
X1
Xandria
Xavier Naidoo
Xavier Omär
Xavier Rudd
Xavier Wulf
XG
Xikers
Ximena Sariñana
Xscape
X-Perience
Xtreme
Xuxa
Xylø
Xzibit
Descriptions
X
American punk rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1977, fronted by John Doe and Exene Cervenka, known for blending punk energy with rockabilly and poetic lyrics.
X Ambassadors
American rock band from Ithaca, New York, fronted by Sam Harris, best known for the hits “Renegades” and “Unsteady.”
X Japan
Pioneering Japanese rock band founded by drummer Yoshiki, credited with launching the visual kei movement and blending metal with orchestral ballads.
X1
South Korean boy group formed through the 2019 survival show “Produce X 101,” known for their debut single “Flash.”
Xandria
German symphonic metal band known for sweeping orchestral arrangements paired with powerful female lead vocals.
Xavier Naidoo
German soul and R&B singer, one of the country’s best-selling solo artists and a founding member of the group Söhne Mannheims.
Xavier Omär
American R&B singer known for smooth, soulful vocals and albums like “The Everlasting Wave.”
Xavier Rudd
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for blending folk, roots, and Indigenous Australian instruments like the didgeridoo.
Xavier Wulf
American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, known for his hazy, atmospheric style and association with the Hollow Squad collective.
XG
Japanese girl group that performs primarily in English, known for polished choreography and hits like “Shooting Star.”
Xikers
South Korean boy group debuted in 2023 under KQ Entertainment, known for high-energy performances and the single “Tricky House.”
Ximena Sariñana
Mexican singer-songwriter and actress known for her introspective pop-rock sound and Latin Grammy-nominated albums.
Xscape
American R&B girl group from Atlanta known for 1990s hits like “Just Kickin’ It” and “Who Can I Run To.”
X-Perience
German Eurodance duo best remembered for their 1995 hit “A Neverending Dream.”
Xtreme
Puerto Rican-American R&B and Latin urban duo known for the romantic hit “Te Extraño.”
Xuxa
Brazilian singer, television host, and actress who became one of Latin America’s most popular entertainers in the 1980s and 1990s.
Xylø
American pop duo formed by siblings known for dreamy, synth-driven electropop songs.
Xzibit
American rapper and television personality known for his gritty hip-hop style and hosting the show “Pimp My Ride.”
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