Ew rats! Over DMX’s “What’s My Name”, Gunplay’s back with new music in support of his upcoming mixtape, Cops & Robbers. The tape drops in its entirety on the 18th.

Ron Artest is still rapping. And he’s set to release his new mixtape, The Passion next month during NBA All Star Weekend. But for now, here’s a cut off the project featuring Jomo and friends. Produced by Sha Money. Team work, work hard.

A compliation of live performances are brought together for Snoop, Kurupt and Daz’ new video. Off their recent compliation project of the same name. Download here.

With Drumma Boy on the beat, Project Pat takes seeing no evil to another level in his new video. Off his forthcoming project, Cheez N Dope.

A few weeks back at the Brooklyn Bowl for Okayplayer’s annual Holiday Jam, Q-Tip got a helping hand from Black Thought and Talib for “Electric Relaxation”. Relax yourself, please settle down.

Wax comes through to save the day with his new recording off his upcoming album, Continue… Everyone can’t be your Superman. Album drops January 15th.

Slum Village is gearing up for the release of Dirty Slums 2 with Mick Boogie. Before the tape drops in full on January 29, here’s what’s expected to come. Produced by RJ. hhnm

Backed by The Roots, Lupe and Guy Sebastian brought Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to a close with a live rendition of their duet off Food & Liquor II. The album is available for purchase here. mwp

Common’s got one busy year ahead of him. While plugging his film, LUV before it hits theaters January 18, Common reveals he’s releasing an EP this month to accompany the film, along with his first mixtape in April and his next album in September. Busy man. mwp

Killa starts off the new year right with a new track which was premiered by DJ Self on Power 105. More Gunz Less Butta coming soon. hhnm UPDATE: CDQ