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.
50 Cent Clowns Puffy Daddy At Maryland Liquor Store
50 Cent hurls a diss at Puff Daddy while promoting Effen vodka.
Amber Rose Addresses Kanye West & Wiz Khalifa At “SlutWalk"
“People are ignorant and you have to be the bigger person,” Amber Rose says.
Hip Hop Month In Review: September 2015
Items on Frost, The Game and Fetty Wap were the top stories of September 2015.
Chedda Da Connect “Chedda World ‘The Album’” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Chedda Da Connect’s album features his hit single “Flicka Da Wrist."
Marvel Comics' Nas, Dr. Dre & De La Soul “Marvelized” Covers Explained
Marvel Comics’ take on Drake, Future and Missy Elliott album covers have been released.
Nelly: “The Whole Game Is Doing Nelly"
Nelly also explains the work he does with his his Ex'treme Institute school.
Lupe Fiasco Beefs With Game & Siya On “What Never Happened”
In our DX Exclusives, Siya discusses her "What Never Happened" EP and Special Ed reflects on the braggadocio angle of his “I Got It Made” hit.
Kanye West: "He’s Either Incredibly Arrogant Or Incredibly Insecure,” Don Henley Asserts
The rock icon also says that Frank Ocean is "a talentless little prick."
Siya “What Never Happened” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, & Mixtape Stream
Siya’s new project is hosted by DJ Skee.
Akon Explains Not Signing Drake
Kardinal Offishall brought Akon Drake’s music before he became a superstar.
Jeezy Launching “Project Gold Bottles” Luxury Champagne
Jesse’s new beverage inspired his “Gold Bottles” single.
T-Pain "Stociville The Phoenix” Release Date
T-Pain has announced the release date for his fifth studio album.
Young Thug On Lil Wayne: “If He Had The Chance To Be Himself Or Me, He’d Be Me"
Young Thug also discusses wearing women’s clothing.
Drake Lands 100th Billboard Hot 100 Appearance
Drake’s songs first appeared on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 2009.
Tech N9ne Explains Role Fans Play In His Career
"If you loosen your tongue up,” Tech N9ne says, "you can say things a lot faster and clearer.”
“I was extremely impressed with his business acumen,” Ben Carson says of Kanye West.
Will Smith Likely Not In “Men In Black” Reboot
The producers state their plans for the franchise’s reinvention.
Tech N9ne Recalls First Eminem Interaction
Tech N9ne recorded his portion of the song “The Anthem” for Sway & King Tech before Eminem appeared on the cut.
The Game Discusses Dr. Dre’s Impact & Chief Keef Not Involved In Weed Business
For our exclusive, Paris discusses the place of his “Pistol Politics” album and “Buck, Buck, Pass” single.
Nate Dogg To Be Featured On “Unsung”
The late singer will be the focus of an episode of the TV One series.
Future Covers XXL Magazine’s Fall 2015 Issue & Discusses Drake Relationship
The publication christens the Atlanta rapper “The Trap King."
