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.
"Yo! MTV Raps" Co-Creator Peter Dougherty Passes Away
Peter Dougherty also directed the Beastie Boys’ “Hold It Now, Hit It,” among others.
Tech N9ne Discusses Kansas City Royals’ 2015 World Series Appearance
Exclusive: The Kansas City Royals are set to play the New York Mets in the 2015 World Series.
Erykah Badu Announces “But You Caint Use My Phone” Mixtape
"I’m writing all the time,” Erykah Badu says, "but recently I got the bug back."
Jay Z had a lawsuit surrounding his “Big Pimpin’” single dismissed last week.
The seven inmates are serving time in South Carolina.
Killer Mike: Floyd Mayweather Has Dispelled Myths About Blacks
Killer Mike also addresses the physical confrontations Mayweather has had with the women in his life.
Uncle Luke & Egyptian Lover Among Those Appearing At Red Bull Music Academy’s United States Of Bass
The event is slated to take place in Miami.
Rick Ross Address MMG Unity & Slim Jesus Accused Of Pedophlia
For our exclusive, Antonique Smith explains the importance of climate change awareness for the Hip Hop community.
Rick Ross Posts Wale & MMG Solidarity Amid Latest Meek Mill, Wale Rift
Rick Ross’s Instagram post arrives a day after Wale and Meek Mill exchange disses.
“Empire” Writers Crafting Movie Script On Sugar Hill Records Co-Founder Sylvia Robinson
Carlito Rodriguez and Malcolm Spellman have been hired by Warner Bros. to write the script.
Kanye West’s Ghostwriters Discussed By Collaborator Rhymefest
"When I look at Chief Keef,” Rhymefest says, "I clearly see someone who has autism."
“Becoming Beyonce” Book Claims Singer Believed Jay Z & Rihanna Romance Rumors
"She also had a tendency to become moody and defensive when under great work pressure,” author J. Randy Taraborrelli writes of Beyonce in the book.
Kendrick Lamar “Kunta’s Groove Sessions” Additional Tour Dates Announced
UPDATE #2: Additional stops for Kendrick Lamar's tour have been announced.
Drake: “I Just Try My Hand At” Other People’s Music
“I feel like I got jacked for my record,” D.R.A.M. says of Drake’s “Hotline Bling."
The sales projections for Joe Budden’s “All Love Lost” is also available.
Meek Mill Posts About “What A Time..."
Meek Mill shares a photos of two rings with a caption that references Drake and Future’s collaborative album.
Migos x Young Thug “MigoThuggin” Release Date & Cover Art
UPDATE #2: New cover art for the joint mixtape is now available.
Kevin Gates Marries Dreka Haynes
“Yall gotta go ask Dreka,” Kevin Gates writes, "if y'all could borrow some of her Royal Pickle from here on out.”
Run-DMC & Schoolly D Material Getting Get On Down Record Store Day Reissues
Exclusive: “The record has not been championed as much as it should have been over the years,” Get On Down Records’ Papa D says of Schoolly D’s “P.S.K. What Does It Mean?" "so we are excited to help it get some extra shine after 30 years.”
Slim Jesus Responds To Confrontation & Prof Drops “Liability”
In our second exclusive, Gangsta Boo discusses working with Run The Jewels on “Love Again” and explains Killer Mike's longevity.
