Travis Barker is sure as hell making the most of his new lease on life. Since he barely survived the 2008 plane crash that nearly took his and DJ AM’s life, the 35-year-old best (known for his role as Blink 182’s drummer) has reunited with his old band, collaborated with a laundry list of other artists, remixed Jay-Z and Kanye, and is set to release his own solo album – Give The Drummer Some – on March 15th (via Interscope).

The album will feature Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, and a host of others, but last night Barker took to the stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the title track for a live studio audience. In tow were Mix Master Mike, Swizz Beats, and fellow Los-Angelino, The Game. While it’s safe to say that there have been a lot of rap-rock collaboration that don’t live up the expectations (Blakroc anyone?), this performance isn’t all that bad. The three-and-half minute gig has the feel of a crunk backyard barbeque (Swizz Beats even walks into the crowd), name drops Raekwon and the the Ruff Ryders, and features Barker flailing around like a madman. The boy should make an exercise tape because this is obviously how he stays so skinny.

Check it all out (thanks to Some Kind Of Awesome) above, and if you like what you hear, then pre-order the album  on Amazon.com.

Kanye might not be ready to abdicate his thrown, but Lil Wayne is set for an all-out takeover of 2011. In support of the forthcoming release of Tha Carter IV (supposedly set for release this April), Sir Weezy will embark on an extensive North American tour this Spring.

The “I Am Music II” tour consists 25 dates and features a star-studded supporting cast that includes Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, and Beastie Boys DJ Mix Master Mike. Beginning March 18th in Buffalo, the trek will see Weezy and friends hit cities across the country — including his hometown of New Orleans on April 14th — before capping it all off with an appearance at The Bamboozle in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 1st. Find all confirmed dates below.

Lil Wayne 2011 Tour Dates:
03/18 – Buffalo, NY @ HSBC Arena
03/19 – Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
03/20 – Baltimore, MD @ First Mariner Arena
03/23 – Hampton, VA @ Hampton Coliseum
03/24 – Cleveland, OH @ Quicken Loans Arena
03/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
03/27 – Long Island, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
03/30 – University Park, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
04/01 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
04/02 – Detroit, MI @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
04/03 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
04/06 – Miami, FL @ Bank Atlantic Center
04/08 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum
04/09 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
04/10 – St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
04/14 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
04/15 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Arena
04/16 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
04/19 – Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Arena
04/23 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
04/24 – Oakland, CA @ Oracle Arena
04/26 – Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena
04/28 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
04/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
05/01 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ The Bamboozle

Slipknot, Deftones, Pennywise (minus its frontman), Method Man & Redman, and Kottonmouth Kings head the festivities, while Bad Brains, Immortal Technique, K’Naan, and Mix Master Mike are all also scheduled to make an appearance. Also confirmed will be reunions by Goodie Mob, The Geto Boys, Hieroglypics, and Living Legends. Oh and of course, Cheech and Chong will be hosting the event. Find the complete lineup here.

And as the name indicates, the festivities will also included a number of non-musical, cannabis-themed events, such as a medical marijuana expo, vendor village, and massive munchie gardens.

Pre-sale tickets will be available beginning Wednesday, September 9th. The general public will get its opportunity on Saturday, September 12th. Ticketmaster.com and Livenation.com will be the places of purchase.