Soren Baker

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The 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.

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Kareem “Biggs” Burke Photographed With Pusha T & Cam’ron

The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder was reportedly released from prison last year.

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J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League "J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For All” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist

The 13-track project features Rick Ross and Drake on “Empire.” A partial album is also available.

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Travis Scott Details Kanye West’s Dedication To Making “SWISH”

"I feel like in Hip Hop we just need more artists like him who can just keep the drive going and keep Hip Hop alive,” Travis Scott says of Kendrick Lamar.

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NEF The Pharaoh “Neffy Got Wings" Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist

Cardo produced NEF The Pharaoh’s new project, which features Ty Dolla $ign and Eric Bellinger on "Action."

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Mike WiLL Made-It Announces “Ransom 2” Release Date & Cover Art

Mike WiLL Made-It is set to follow-up his December 2014 project.

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50 Cent Disparages Irv Gotti’s Father; Gotti & Meek Mill Respond

“Tell you daddy I said hurry up and die punk,” 50 Cent writes to Irv Gotti. "Let’s get to it no more IG.”

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Kanye West Posts Photo With Kendrick Lamar In Studio

Kanye West also posts a photo of Swizz Beatz in the studio.

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Iggy Azalea: My Label Says “Zillon” Wasn’t “Good Enough” For A Video

"i could say ALOT - but ill keep it mildly professional,”Iggy Azalea writes.

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Pusha T & A$AP Ferg Discuss “Autobiographies” Involvement

EXCLUSIVE: “I’m honored to be profiled alongside so many other talented artists, athletes and creatives,” Pusha T says of his work in the VICE film.

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Eminem Annotates “Kings Never Die”

Eminem discusses being a quitter and how watching Jean-Claude Van Damme inspired him on the song from the "Southpaw" movie.

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Lil Wayne's Lawsuit Against Birdman Active As Pair Works On Ending Beef

UPDATE: Mack Maine is playing a pivotal role in trying to bring Lil Wayne and Birdman back together.

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R. Kelly Likens Himself To Bill Cosby

R. Kelly also discusses his relationship with Aaliyah.

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Pusha T Discusses G.O.O.D. Music’s 2016 Releases

“If you look at the culture and what it’s doing,” Pusha T says, "they’re always taking something from our pot."

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Ras Kass Addresses Bill Cosby Controversy On “Lyrical HipHop Is Dead” Mixtape

Exclusive: "If in fact he's guilty of drugging and raping women,” Ras Kass says of Bill Cosby, "then it's very hypocritical of him to diss us for our fashion."

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Kanye West’s Unreleased “Fade” Beat Gets Jacked By MC Chi City

“Sorry Kanye” features MC Chi City apologizing to Kanye West for using his beat.

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Rick Ross Roasts Birdman & Lil Wayne’s Reconciliation

Rick Ross apparently reacts to the pair’s renewed partnership.

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Tupac Biopic Casts DeRay Davis

DeRay Davis will portray “Legs” in the Tupac biopic, "All Eyez On Me."

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Master P Partners With Playboy Radio For “Doin Tha Most Radio Show”

Playboy Radio reportedly reaches 85 million people.

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Daz-N-Snoop “Cuzznz” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist

Kurupt appears on the project, which features production from Rick Rock.

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Krayzie Bone Reacts To Flatbush ZOMBiES Reworking Biggie & Bone thugs-n-harmony’s “Notorious Thugs"

EXCLUSIVE: Flatbush ZOMBiES' “Glorious Thugs” plays off “Notorious Thugs."

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