This Week In Hip-Hop

Tuesday:
>> X.O. is a D.C. up-and-comer whose holding a listening party for his newest mixtape, Realmatic, at Major. $TBA, 7 p.m.

>> They squashed their beef a few years ago, but that still won't keep Roddy Rod and 2-Tone Jones from pitting Jay-Z against Nas as a part of their "Vs." party at the Red Lounge. $5, 9 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Almost two decades into his music career, Common has now reached previously inconceivable levels of popularity. The Chicago native will be at the 9:30 Club. $35, 7 p.m.

Thursday:
>> California favorite Ozomatli will be teaming up with former Jurassic 5 emcee, Chali 2na, at the 9:30 Club. $22, 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> D.C.-based hip-hop band Godisheus will be performing along with the Poem-Cees at Asylum. Free, 9 p.m.

Saturday:
>> One of the Washington's favorites, Eric Roberson, will be performing a special show at The Scene. $35 in advance, 7 p.m.

>> Chris Burns, DJ Sega, and Stereo Faith bring their repertoires to DC 9 for the "Feedback" dance party. Free before 10 p.m./$8 after 10 p.m., 9 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Grammy winner Estelle (pictured) will be at the 9:30 Club along with D.C.-born singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist/Harvard grad, Ryan Leslie. $35, 7 p.m.

>> Besides being a celebrity endorse of former presidential candidate John McCain, reggaeton artist Daddy Yankee is known for his five year-old hit song, "Gasolina." He'll be performing at Constitution Hall. $58, 7 p.m.