Yesterday, 50 Cent called in to talk to Tim Westwood, on 1Xtra (by the way, you can hear my celebrity drama reports every afternoon on the Tim Westwood Show on 1Xtra : )….

The two discussed 50’s upcoming London concert, and calls London the “New York City of Europe.”

He discusses the criticism about his Curtis album vs the street feel of War Angel, addresses his bad-guy image. But what about the reports that 50 is dabbling with “techno” tracks on his upcoming Black Magic album?!?…..and 50 also responds to Rick Ross’ babymama’s sextape lawsuit…..listen after the jump…

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It’s no secret that I’m very fond of Travis Barker the drummer, and my friend DJ A-Trak, turntablist and bon-vivant. So I was especially psyched to see that they’ve formed a duo. Its definitely different but still in the same collaborative vein as the incredible TRVS/AM partnership that Barker had with the late, great, DJ AM. A few weeks ago, Travis X A-Trak jammed at the Roxy in LA, and I posted some of that footage after the jump….

but in preparation for this week’s South By Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas (Travis x A-trak have a big show tonite Thurs, Mar 18 at Republic Live! With more Fool’s Gold fun on Fri at Malverde)…The guys documented their rehearsals and antics….see above : )

After the jump, check out more footage from Travis x A-Trak’s Roxy show….
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(Gucci photo via Zach Wolfe’s March XXL shoot)

As I mentioned in the earlier post, Gucci and DJ Holiday put together a sequel mixtape to the recent DJ Drama tape, this one called Burrrprint 2HD, dropping April 13 (with classically absurd cover art). Tonite, the first leak debuted on Atlanta radio as well as on Shade45, but here’s the CDQ.

New Music: Gucci Mane feat. Ludacris “Atlanta Zoo” (Dirty, CDQ) (thanks to the homie JGrand)

(missinfo: tee hee….look at mikey in tourist mode at the French x Bun B video shoot. I see you!)

New Music: French Montana feat. Bun B “Bad Habits” [clean] (download link)

Mikey: Got the full version of French Montana x Bun B “Bad Habits”, off Frenchy’s upcoming mixtape Mack Wit Da Cheese 2. Look out for the video which will also be dropping soon. World Star got it, video after the jump (Shouts Gina T.)

Related: Bun B Cosigns French Montana, Talks Trill OG

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Mikey: In an effort to raise awareness for the fight against diabetes, Hip-Hop legends KRS-One, Dres (Black Sheep), Greg Nice, and few a more performed for a benefit concert last night at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Hosted by Michael Rappaport, Phife Dawg, and Okayplayer, the event had a line wrapped around the block all night long. But around midnight it was pretty clear who the folks came to see… minutes later Jay Electhanukkah crept out from the clusterf*ck going on backstage, that’s when I opted to climb back into the crowd for a better shot. It’s only just begun…

MissInfo: First off, big up to all the folks who performed because the threat of diabetes is such a scary thing, and it’s great to see Phife back in action. I’m not sure what makes people all mash up on a tiny stage, but big up to Mikey for thugging it out, lol. Now I heard Mel D Cole was there so I’m sure some dope images are soon to come, but I also got an email from the Keap Hope blog with their show post link. (Is this blog a Williamsburg blog? because there’s both a Keap St. and a Hope St. in the area. Hmm). Also big up to my Mighty Healthy family who were there: Denis, Drew, Damian and John.

Related: Video: Jay Electronica x Diddy perform “Exhibit C” at Highline Ballroom (Mos Def’s Show)

On Sunday, Jay E. called P.Diddy to the stage at the Mos Def show (click to see Mikey’s exclusive footage)…and tonite, the big homie Funk Flex answered Jay’s twitter-request to hear “Exhibit A” on Hot97, lol…so I guess he felt benevolent and released this video. Nation/Nahright says that Jay told him that Jason Goldwatch/Decon’s footage is from Dubai, and also Nepal (previously seen in “Dear Moleskine“).

Tonite, the big homie Funk Flex debuted this new (not I Cant Feel My Face material) collabo between Elz and Weezy….And Juelz (and Joe Wunstop) were nice enough to send me the CDQs for you (thanks Juelz, Thanks Joe Wunstop). Now Juelz told me that they already have the video done, and it should be debuting this week (along with a live performance of “Back to the Crib” : ). But I’m also interested in hearing Juelz’ upcoming song, produced by Bangladesh…I’m happy to see the kid heating up. He’s good peoples.

NMC World Premiere: Juelz Santana feat. Lil Wayne “Homerun” (produced by Drumma Boy) (download Dirty) (download Clean)

Bonus: Splash sent this Juelz Santana “I Wanna Rock” freestyle (download link)

Earlier today, we posted the audio from today’s mega-meeting of the minds at Hot97…..but speedy Drewski already has video clips too! In Clip #1: Hov tells Angie about how he feels about Birdman’s comments, comparing him to Lil Wayne…

After the jump:
Clip #2: Hov, Trey and Jeezy talk about collaborations….they call themselves Mob Squad.
Clip #3: Young Jeezy talks about getting past emotions to squash beef…referring to his truce with Gucci Mane.
Clip #4: the decision to tour together
Clip #5: getting ready to perform at Madison Square Garden

Previously: Audio of Jay-Z, Young Jeezy and Trey Songz on Hot97’s Angie Martinez Show

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(photo of Hov, Beyonce, and Angie at Ang’s birthday party this past Sunday at Quo, spotted at Rap-Up)

Today, Angie had a full studio when Jay-Z, Trey Songz and Young Jeezy came by to talk about their upcoming tour dates (hitting Madison Square Garden on March 2) and more….Also, Angie had Jay-Z tweeting from her page and took a twitpic. But does that mean that S_C is a fugazi account?

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 1:

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 2: The ridiculous issue of Hov’s occult non-affiliation was raised and squashed. Hov is clear on how/when he causes a frenzy, lol.

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 3: The three amigos are now talking about grouping up for a “Mob Squad” project.

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 4:

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 5: In this segment, Jeezy talks about how one squashes a longstanding beef (like the one he squashed with Gucci Mane)

Jay-Z, Trey, Jeezy with Angie Martinez, part 6:

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Previously: Snoop Dogg x Jay-Z “I Wanna Rock (Kings Remix)”
Unrelated/Related: Here’s another photo from the party….Joe Budden, Angie, Me (red-faced), and our girls Lorena, and Ashley.

Mikey: After missing their scheduled Jan. 4th “release date” , DJ Drama x Cam’ron finally deliver Boss Of All Bosses 2, co-starring Vado . I’m still laughin’ over the album cover but I’ll probably be listening to it the same time as you. (thanks DJ Drama)

New Mixtape: DJ Drama x Cam’ron Boss Of All Bosses 2 Mixtape (Usershare Link), (Mediafire link)(no logging in, lol)
You can also just listen to the full mixtape here (at LiveMixtapes).

MissInfo: love Cam and Dram, but this is cover art is bizarro. especially around the neckline, lol. Can’t wait to listen. (but I’m not doing that log-in thing. Luckily the NMC to the rescue)

sidenote: I just spoke to Killa and he said he’s actually got a series of Gangsta Grillz mixtapes that him and Drama are doing. And…now that Cousin Bang is out…we’ll be getting some more video clips soon. Yes!

PS: finally listened all the way thru….and I’m so glad this wasn’t one of those throwaway surplus bin mixtapes. I thoroughly enjoyed. Also, Vado is a problem. And hi-five to Beewirks for producing track 18 “Lonely” : )

I complained about the log-in, but I like this embeddable audioplayer that LiveMixtapes has…nice!

Download Mixtape Free | LiveMixtapes.com Mixtape Player

Related: DJ Drama x Cam’ron’s Boss of All Bosses mixtape Pt 1, feat Vado

Full Tracklisting after the jump…
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