The Weeknd fans rejoice. The Toronto singer has just inked a partnership deal with Universal Republic Records to release his Trilogy in stores on November 13. As previously reported, Trilogy will be re-mastered versions of House Of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes Of Silence in physical form with unreleased music included. Congrats!

At the VMAs, Big Sean tells Bootleg Kev he’s eyeing a 4th quarter release for his sophomore LP and its single to drop in a few weeks. He also mentions a Nas collabo produced by No I.D. that will make the cut. hhnm

DJ Whoo Kid welcomed Busta on his show a couple of weekends ago. He discussed his free digital LP, Year Of The Dragon, the recording process, working with Lil Wayne and everything else in between.

2 Chainz still traveling across state to state for his Based On A T.R.U. Story tour. As his viral document continues, we get more behind the scenes from his recent stops. 2 be continued.

Ho Ho Ho! Cee-Lo flies clean on the cover of his upcoming Christmas album, Cee-Lo’s Magic Moment. The compilation of his personalized holiday tunes pulls in October 30. Better be nice. rap-up

Banks really hasn’t been on his viral grind, so were guessing this will make up for it. Off last year’s release Cold Corner 2.

With Weezy’s own line of headphones dropping in October, Beats By Dre hosted an event with his performance at L.A.’s Playhouse after last week’s VMAs. “No Worries” up top then “Pop That” below. hhnm

50 called up V-103 yesterday to speak with Ryan Cameron. He spoke on the release of “New Day”, Freelancers film, Oprah interview, Street King Immortal LP and the Lupe and Chief Keef debacle.

While out in Montreal, Wyclef shares what he learned from Baby Chris. He also mentions trying to get 50 Cent to come to Haiti during their last convo and addresses whether he spoke to Lauryn Hill during last week’s funeral. montreality

What a title! Whether you worship one or not, F.A.B. whips out the rhyme book and drops more knowledge on his new cut. I Found My Backpack 3 coming soon. wtw