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.
Jeremih, Plies and Young Dro are among those who appear on "Drillery Clinton 3."
Rolling Stone Names 40 Best Rap Albums Of 2015
Projects from Kendrick Lamar, Fetty Wap and Scarface make the list.
50 Cent Suing Rick Ross For $2 Million Over “In Da Club” Usage
The is the latest in the latest back-and-forth between 50 Cent and Rick Ross.
Freddie Gibbs On Tupac Comparisons & Rick Ross “A Global Sex Icon?”
For our second DX Exclusive, Darlene Ortiz discusses why she wrote her "THE DEFINITION OF DOWN: My Life with Ice T and the Birth of Hip Hop" book.
Quentin Miller “Hey! Thanks A Lot 3” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
The project features collaborations with Hit-Boy, Rich The Kid and Vic Mensa, among others.
Female Intruder Arrested On Chris Brown’s Property
This is at least the third incident involving unwanted visitors at the singer’s residences in 2015.
Tech N9ne Imagines Why Jay Z & Rihanna Don’t Reach Out To Him
Tech N9ne shows an image of himself wearing face paint while discussing his imagery.
Genius Announces “The Rap Geniuses of 2015"
Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Vince Staples are among 2015’s “Rap Geniuses."
R. Kelly Before Walking Out Of Huff Post Live Interview: "I Did Not Come Here To Get Interrogated"
"I have a lot of fans around the world that love R. Kelly,” the singer says.
Vince Staples: “Drugs Have Always Been A Part Of Music"
“Dealing with the child's problem isn't sending them back home,” Vince Staples says of suspending students, "because the problem derives from home.”
Mac Miller Questions White Rap Listeners Regarding #BlackLivesMatter
“Just because we listen to rap music doesn’t mean we get it,” Mac Miller writes.
Troy Ave “White Christmas 3” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE: The third installment of Troy Ave's "White Christmas" series features 13 tracks, including one with Yo Gotti.
Chris Brown “Royalty” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE #7: The album, named after the singer's daughter, is now available.
Pusha T “King Push – Darkest Before Dawn: The Prelude” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
UPDATE #2: Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and Beanie Sigel are to appear on the album.
Meek Mill Returns To Court With Nicki Minaj, Kenny Gamble & Grandmother
UPDATE #3: Kenny Gamble testified on Meek Mill's behalf.
Chance The Rapper Blasts Spike Lee & Martin Shkreli Arrested
For our exclusive, iLoveMemphis talks about what makes M-Town special.
Top Dawg Refutes Reports That Kendrick Lamar & Schoolboy Q Fought In Studio
The TDE boss comments on the “minor disagreement” on Twitter.
King Chip “ClevLAfornia” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
The project features Hopsin, Anderson .Paak and Project Pat.
Kendrick Lamar: “I Know I’m Chosen”
"I know in my heart there’s a whole other energy and leadership side of me that I have probably run from my whole life,” the TDE rapper writes in XXL’s Winter 2015 Issue.
