Soren Baker
2013 itemsThe News Editor of HipHopDX.com, Soren Baker has had more than 3,500 articles published in such publications as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, XXL and The Source. The Maryland native has penned liner notes for albums by 2Pac, Ice Cube, N.W.A, Gang Starr and others. He has also authored 14 books, worked on television programs for VH1 and Fuse and has sold a movie script. Baker is the co-host of Open Bar Radio on 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles with Xzibit and has written and produced DVDs for Tech N9ne and Chingy.
Kendrick Lamar: “To Pimp A Butterfly” “Had A Deeper Impact Than I Expected”
"'good kid, m.A.A.d city' is great work,” Kendrick Lamar says, "but it’s not my best work.”
Big Kap Passes Away; Cause Of Death Revealed
UPDATE: LL Cool J, Pete Rock, Rick Ross and Peter Rosenberg pay homage to the late deejay.
Gunplay Threatens To Slap Kidd Kidd
"I don’t tongue wrestle with no nigga, ya dig?” Gunplay says.
Kim Kardashian Runs Kanye West Album Title Polls
Kim Kardashian adds “So Help Me God” to a second album title poll.
Masta Ace Pens Open Letter: Has Hip Hop Lost Its Soul?
"The Golden age of hip hop was a truly balanced representation of hip hop,” Masta Ace writes. "We balanced 2 Live Crew with Public Enemy."
Kim Kardashian & Amber Rose Link Following Kanye West Outburst
Wiz Khalifa and Kanye West have been beefing.
De La Soul Details Nas’ Reaction To “And The Anonymous Nobody”
De La Soul also compares “And The Anonymous Nobody” to “3 Feet High and Rising.”
Top Dawg Entertainment’s Anthony Tiffith Calls New RIAA Certification Rules “BS”
"no cheat codes 2 platinum,” Top Dawg writes on Twitter.
Shoe Company Heroyk Aligns Itself With Rap For Launch
EXCLUSIVE: "Hip Hop is the indisputable soundtrack of basketball,” Heroyk CEO Thor Roner says.
Tech N9ne Gives Bras To Aid Victims Of Domestic Abuse
The Strange Music act made the donation to Hope House and shares a story about witnessing domestic violence in his home as a child.
Big Daddy Kane Reacts To Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “White Privilege II"
“If you’re White then yes, you have White privilege,” Big Daddy Kane says. "It’s there for the taking if you choose to use it."
Kevin Gates “ISLAH” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE #3: Kevin Gates "ISLAH" includes features from Trey Songz, Ty Dolla $ign and Jamie Foxx.
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Further Dispels B.o.B's "Flat Earth" Theory
UPDATE: After sparring on Twitter, the scientist warns B.o.B about the power of his influence.
Jon Connor Talks Motive Behind “Fresh Water For Flint”
"I was talking to Michael Moore and he said he was interested in doing a benefit concert,” the Aftermath Entertainment artist says, "so we’ll see."
Former The Roots Bassist Leonard “Hub” Hubbard Suing Questlove, Black Thought & Group’s Manager
Hub is an original member of The Roots.
Wiz Khalifa Curses Kanye West While Performing “Taylor Gang”
The Taylor Gang rapper is on tour in South America.
Molly O’Malia Did Not Tell Tyga She Was 17, Attorney Gloria Allred Claims
EXCLUSIVE: Gloria Allred discusses the interaction between Tyga and Molly O’Malia.
50 Cent Declares Assets Of $16 Million In Bankruptcy Documents
At one point, 50 Cent had an estimated net worth of $155 million.
TwitterAudit Calls Out Fake Followers Of Your Favorite Rappers
EXCLUSIVE: “We devised a plan to make a tool that could figure out the truth behind the numbers,” TwitterAudit’s Creative Director, David Gross, says.
Jay Z Sued For $18 Million By Parlux Fragrances
The company alleges Gold Jay Z never launched properly because of Jay Z.
