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.
Ice Cube Reacts To “Straight Outta Compton” Not Getting Oscar Nod
“Straight Outta Compton” was not nominated for Best Picture.
Drake Discusses Writing For Dr. Dre & Aftermath Entertainment
Drake was approximately 19 when he and Noah "40” Shebib moved to Los Angeles to work as songwriters for Dr. Dre and his Aftermath Entertainment, according to a new book.
Wale Announces “Shine” Album At Pre-Show For President Obama’s Sate Of The Union Address
Wale is the first rapper to open for a State Of The Union address.
Kendrick Lamar Details President Obama Meeting & Value Of Mentorship
"As a kid, having a mentor was vital to me,” Kendrick Lamar says. "Always being there when it counted allowed me to make some of the most important decisions while growing up."
Kendrick Lamar Met With President Obama
The TDE rapper was reportedly nervous during the meeting.
Pharrell Williams Responds To Being Sued Over “OTHERtone” Apple Music Beats 1 Radio Show
Uncommon Content Partners is suing Pharrell.
Lil Reese “300 Degrezz” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Lil Reese’s new project includes production from Drumma Boy, Chief Keef and Young Chop.
Kendrick Lamar Appears In “black-ish” Promotional Video
The TDE rapper’s “Alright” song plays in the clip.
Darlene Ortiz Reflects On Ice T “Power” Album Cover
"My godson bought a skateboard that had the image on it,” Ortiz says. "We thought he was just going to keep it in his room. Then he got busted for taking it to school.”
Wiz Khalifa: "I Got Soul And No One Knows It"
Wiz Khalifa details what his “KHALIFA” project will provide.
Jeweler Suing TIP For $700,000; Rapper Responds
T.I. allegedly got an an 18.5 karat white gold bracelet, a ring and yellow gold rosary from Aydin & Co.
LeBron James On Kanye’s “Facts” & Jerry Heller Disses “Straight Outta Compton” Again
In our DX Exclusive, E-A-Ski talks about working with N.W.A members throughout the years.
50 Cent Seeking Reduction In Judgment From Sex Tape Case
50 Cent posted a sex tape of Lastonia Leviston.
Andre 3000 Evaluates Kid Cudi’s "Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven"
Andre 3000 also discusses Erykah Badu duet “Hello.”
Nielsen Lists Top-Selling Rap Albums Of 2015
R&B/Hip-Hop album sales increased in 2015 compared to 2014.
Future Upset With Ciara Regarding Nixed Christmas Dinner With Son; Ciara’s Camp Responds
Future may seek legal action.
Freeway “Fear Of A Free Planet” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Freeway’s new project features Styles P and Memphis Bleek, as well as production from J Dilla.
The Game Compares Bill Cosby Cases To Those Of Killers Of Mike Brown & Trayvon Martin
“The people we pay taxes to keep employed are still taking the lives of men, women & even children, ON VIDEO, are out here enjoying the New Year FREE,” The Game writes.
Naughty By Nature’s Treach Disses Kanye West & Kim Kardashian
Treach defends his late friend Tupac.
