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.
Stitches & Inkmonstarr Say They Had Sex With Kylie Jenner & Berate Tyga On “Kyga She’s A Liar"
The song’s video includes a purported screen shot of Instagram messages between Inkmonstarr and Kylie Jenner.
T.I. Blasts Shaka Over Doe B & Kanye West Almost Signed With Cash Money Records
For our exclusive, Paris discusses his forthcoming “Pistol Politics” album.
Mega Ran “RNDM” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
EXCLUSIVE: Mega Ran's new album premieres exclusively on HipHopDX. It features Murs, Kool Keith and Joel Ortiz, among others.
Dee-1 “Separated At Birth” Release Date & Cover Art
UPDATE: The rapper has released the cover art for his forthcoming project.
Kool DJ AJ Passes Away; Ice T & Kurtis Blow React
Kool DJ AJ deejayed for Busy Bee and Kurtis Blow.
Juicy J “100% Juice” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE: The Memphis rapper-producer’s mixtape is hosted by DJ Scream and features Wiz Khalifa.
YouTube & Google Searches Dominated By Rap & R&B Songs
The top two most-streamed songs on Google Play are rap cuts.
Lil Durk Concert Canceled After Man Shot & Killed Outside Venue; Rapper Addresses Tour Bus Shooting
UPDATE: Lil Durk addresses whether or not his tour bus was struck by gunfire.
Travi$ Scott’s “Rodeo” First-Week Sales Projections
The Weeknd’s “Beauty Behind The Madness” is expected to be the #1 album in the country this week.
50 Cent Preparing African Residence
"I'm gonna have the craziest House warming party ever,” 50 Cent says.
Kool Moe Dee Explains Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Downtown" Appearance
EXCLUSIVE: "He knew he was going to get some kind of flack from it,” Kool Moe Dee says during an interview with HipHopDX. "In his mind, there’s always going to be haters no matter what."
50 Cent Asks Bankruptcy Judge’s Permission To Pay Electricity Bill
50 Cent reportedly spends more than $10,000 on gas and electricity per month at his residence.
KYLE Announces “SMYLE” Release Date & Cover Art
EXCLUSIVE: "People may not think that it’s possible to smile through adversity,” KYLE says, "but that way of thinking saved my life and my sanity."
“Welcome To Death Row” Movie Being Shopped
The film is based on the 2001 documentary of the same name.
Big Daddy Kane Defends Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ “Downtown"
"We don't acknowledge our own & get mad when another color does,” Big Daddy Kane says.
The Democratic Party Reacts To Kanye West’s 2020 Presidental Run
Kanye West announced his candidacy for the 2020 presidential election at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Straight Outta Compton” Tops Box Office For Third Straight Week
UPDATE: The N.W.A film beats out films starring Owen Wilson and Zac Efron.
Fetty Wap Given Keys To Paterson, New Jersey
Rapper also performs with French Montana at his hometown high school.
Miley Cyrus Disses Nicki Minaj Over VMA Statements
"What I read sounded very Nicki Minaj, which,” Miley Cyrus says, "if you know Nicki Minaj is not too kind."
Master P Saved Snoop Dogg & Common On Drake, Serena Williams
For our exclusive, E-A-Ski discusses MC Ren and artistic expression.
