Lloyd Banks trades verses with Eminem on the Boi-1da-produced “Where I’m At” for his third solo album H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2), due November 22. The G-Unit soldier explains how the track came to be and what to expect.

“Lyrically it’s taking it to another place,” he tells Rap-Up TV. “This is a unique record and it’s powerful.”

Although they didn’t record together in the studio this time, Banks says Em’s dedication to his craft inspires him to work harder.

Lloyd Banks was in the hot seat last night on “Chelsea Lately,” chatting it up with the hostess and joking about her alleged romance with his boss 50 Cent. During the interview, Banks discusses his favorite drink Hawaiian Punch, his upcoming tour overseas, and his lack of a female companion since he came in the game.

“I don’t have a girlfriend or anything. I’ve been a whore, basically,” joked Banks, whose album H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2) drops November 22. “A lot of rappers have relationships, but it doesn’t work out most of the time.”

Watch Banks keep up with the saucy host above.

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G-Unit and G.O.O.D. Music combine forces on Lloyd Banks’ “Start It Up,” featuring an all-star cast that would rival a G.O.O.D. Friday release. Banks, Kanye West, Swizz Beatz, Ryan Leslie, and Fabolous ride out on the Cardiak production, formerly known as “Trackstar,” from his H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2) album. Start your engines below.

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Lloyd Banks gets pensive on the cover for his third solo joint H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger for More 2). Leaning against a light pole on the street, the G-Unit member rocks a backwards fitted, leather jacket, and navy blue tee, looking away from the camera. The LP, which features the singles “Beamer, Benz, or Bentley” and the Lloyd-assisted “Any Girl,” arrives November 23.

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Kanye West has blessed us with G.O.O.D. Friday, Nicki Minaj has claimed Pink Friday, and now Lloyd Banks has Blue Friday. The G-Unit rapper has chosen the end of the work week to release free music that won’t appear on his third solo album H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2). With its dank, cool beat, “Reach Out” features Banks going in with dense lyrical flips, boasting about “living life without a limit.” Listen below to hear him do his thing.

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Lloyd Banks gets pranked by Eminem and 50 Cent backstage at Yankee Stadium during Em and Jay-Z’s joint concert. The G-Unit member is confronted about turning down a verse from Em until he finds out it was all a joke. They then surprise him with a gold plaque for his hit single “Beamer, Benz, or Bentley,” set to appear on his third solo album, H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2) (due Nov. 23).

“Hahahaha yo banks was shook back stage,” tweeted Fifty. “He started thinking of who to blame it on. Lol”

Though he was noticeably absent from the second night of Jay-Z and Eminem’s recent Detroit double-bill, Drake had good reason. The Toronto native headed over to Oakland, Calif., to headline KMEL’s Summer Jam 2010 at Oracle Arena on Saturday (Sept. 4), where he shared the stage with fellow performers Jazmine Sullivan, E-40, Lloyd Banks, Miguel, and more.

Rocking a varsity jacket, cargo pants, and shades, Drizzy showed Cali love by performing hits from his discography, removing his jacket near the end of his set and shouting “Free Weezy!”

Bay Area legend E-40 repped for his Sick Wid It Records imprint, donning a glittery chain that hung over his black tee, while a gorgeous Jazmine Sullivan sang her heart out during her set, looking sharp in a cropped teal jacket, shiny shirt, and ragged jeans.

Lloyd Banks added some NYC flavor to the lineup, taking the stage after newcomers Miguel, Dorrough, Bobby Brackins, YG, and R.O.D. Project warmed up the crowd. Summer may be nearing its end, but check the photos below to see how this group of performers heated things up.

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Just like his boss 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks has never been one to bite his tongue. The Queens native recently admitted his loathing for verses spit by the likes of rappers Shyne and Game.

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