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.
UPDATE: “I began to feel uncomfortable when he asked me to FaceTime with him,” the girl says.
Items That Almost Killed Hip Hop In The ‘90s Compiled
Rap lyrics faced punishments is one of the items listed.
Strange Music Announces "Tech N9ne's Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016”
Ces Cru, Stevie Stone, ¡Mayday!, Rittz, Krizz Kaliko are set to join Tech N9ne on the tour.
Kendrick Lamar Details Dave Free’s Influence
“When we came in, he already had music,” Dave Free says of Kendrick Lamar. “He already had ideas.”
Future Bashes Ciara Regarding Custody Of Their Son
“I jus want babyfuture that’s all,” Future writes.
Boosie Badazz “In My Feelings. (Goin’ Thru It)” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: "This end of the year has Been crazy as u know," Boosie Badazz writes. "I been going thru it " but God always shake me back."
Kendrick Lamar Names His Favorite Rap Music Of 2015
"You can’t say that just what I do is Hip Hop,” Kendrick Lamar says, "because Hip Hop is all energies."
Drake & Fetty Wap Dominate Billboard’s Year-End Rap & R&B Charts
Wiz Khalifa also topped several of the publication’s year-end charts.
Martin Shkreli Fired From CEO Position At KaloBios; Company Files For Bankruptcy
UPDATE: The businessman was arrested on fraud charges.
Taraji P. Henson Named USA Today’s Entertainer Of The Year
"Life has changed for me dramatically," says Henson, who portrays Cookie Lyon on “Empire."
Evidence Writes "Blu Is Not Well Mentally" After Blu Accuses Alchemist & Him Of Being Racist
Blu sent a series of tweets in which he said Evidence and Alchemist are, among other things, “getting young black males murdered.”
Kendrick Lamar: "I've Hurt People In My Life”
"I don't talk about these things if I haven't lived them,” Kendrick Lamar says.
King Louie On Chicago: “The Devil’s Working Overtime"
“I feel blessed,” King Louie says as he recuperates from being shot in the head.
Talib Kweli, Questlove & KXNG CROOKED React To Tamir Rice Grand Jury Ruling
Jay IDK also comments on the ruling.
Fat Trel “Muva Ru$$a” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
The 22-track project features production by Hollywood Bangers and Soul Beats, among others.
Jadakiss Celebrates Jay Z’s Business Evolution
Jadakiss also discusses his Juices For Life juice bar.
Timbaland “King Stays King” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist Featuring Aaliyah
UPDATE #2: Aaliyah, Tink, and Migos are featured on Timbaland’s mixtape.
Gucci Mane “East Atlanta Santa 2 The Night Guwop Stole X-Mas” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Gucci Mane’s 10-track release features Project Pat and Young Thug, among others.
Kendrick Lamar Releases “Hard Work” Video
Throughout the clip, the TDE rapper encourages a young friend to work hard.
