Jon Connor…it is time. At yesterday’s taping of the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, the Flint, MI rapper revealed during his cypher freestyle, that he signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Records.

The BET Awards weekend is underway and last night the Staples Center hosted the BET Experience concert. Snoop had a handful of guests including Dr. Dre, Future, Trinidad James and Ace Hood. Also on the bill were Miguel, who covered Tupac,  Kendrick Lamar as well as J.Cole who brought out Wale. If you couldn’t attend the festivities, HHH has a few clips from the evening.

The 26th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards went down last night in Beverly Hills. During the ceremony, Kendrick received his Vanguard Award from the Doc. “Kendrick Lamar is a class act,” said Dre as he took the podium at the Beverly Hilton.  “I’m proud to know him.  I’m proud to work with him and he is an important part of the new generation of hip-hop, and it’s definitely continuing the legacy of Compton.” ru

After donating $70 million to the University of Southern California this week, Jimmy Iovine introduced Dre during yesterday’s commencement ceremony. Here’s what the good Doc prescribed. “I am excited and I am proud to now be a member of the Trojan family. I would also like to say congratulations to the University of Southern California’s Class of 2013.” ru

Recession? What recession? Later today, Dr. Dre and business partner Jimmy Iovine will donate $70 million to the University of Southern California. The endowment will be used to create the Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation. Set to launch in Fall 2014, the four-year program will offer undergrads courses in entrepreneurship; technology, art, design and marketing. In a statement, USC President C.L. Max Nikias says: “The vision and generosity of Jimmy Iovine […]

It’s all Benjamins for real. Once again, Sean Combs reigns supreme as

The doc checked in with Big Boi’s Neighborhood on Power 106 this morning.

  King James and the Doc graces the cover of ESPN’s upcoming music issue. After the jump, check out the brief behind the scenes look of their shoot. Issue hits stands this Friday.

After claiming Forbes’ 2012

Following last Friday’s show, Kendrick helped Dr. Dre celebrate Beats By Dre at