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.
J.J. Fad Discusses “Straight Outta Compton” Exclusion
"I just think that Ruthless owes them a great debt of gratitude," Jerry Heller, who helped run Ruthless Records, which released J.J. Fad’s material, says of the female Rap group.
Eazy-E Was Killed, His Son Yung Eazy Says
"Eazy did not get sick until after the studio incident with suge,” Yung Eazy says in an Instagram post.
Killer Mike: “Rihanna Is The New Tupac”
Killer Mike also explains whether he’d prefer being known as a great artist or a nice person.
DMC Announces Albums With Chuck D & Others That Address Police Shootings & Racial Tension
The Run-DMC rapper has also opened a shoe store in Milwaukee.
“Empire” Sued For $500 Million By Jon Astor-White
Jon Astor-White alleges he shopped in 2007 a show similar to “Empire."
Wiz Khalifa Arrested At LAX & Video Released
Wiz Khalifa is shown being apprehended at Los Angeles International Airport.
Rick Ross Sued For $55,000 Over Super Bowl Party
The rapper didn’t fulfill his obligations, the lawsuit says.
Sean Price “Songs in the Key of Price” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Sean Price's posthumous project is now available to stream.
“Compton” Rapper Justus Exclusive & Tupac Biopic Reboot
For our second DX exclusive, Aftermath Assistant A&R Drew Corria discusses "Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre" cut “Animals.”
Method Man "The Meth Lab" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Deluxe Edition Album Stream
UPDATE #3: The stream of the deluxe version of Method Man's "The Meth Lab" album is available.
Ciara Questions Future & Suge Knight Will Be Innocent
For our exclusive, Glasses Malone discusses his forthcoming "#GH2: Life AIn't Nuthin' But" LP.
Best Guest Verses On Dr. Dre’s Albums Listed By XXL
XXL compiles a list of its 17-best guest verses on Dr. Dre’s three albums.
Soulja Boy Announces Shoe Deal
Soulja Boy posts a video featuring his new shoes, which light up.
Royce Da 5’9: "I'm Boutta Load Up On Budden Diss Bars"; Sources Close To Royce Say He Was Joking
UPDATE: Sources close to Royce Da 5’9 reach out to HipHopDX about the rapper's tweets.
Permanently Shelved Rap Albums Listed By HipHopWired
Albums from 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube and others are featured on the list.
FX Purchases “Straight Outta Compton” TV Broadcast Rights
“Staight Outta Compton” grossed approximately $60 million its first weekend in theaters.
Father “Papicodone EP” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
Father’s “All Black Hummer” features ILOVEMAKONNEN, Archibald Slim and Ethereal.
T.I. Slams Spodee & CyHi The Prynce On Def Jam Split
For our exclusive, E-A-Ski discusses the “Straight Outta Compton” film.
Hopsin Disses Drake & Popa Wu Addresses Action Bronson Talk
For our exclusive, Ice Cube and DJ Yella discuss police brutality.
Hopsin Dismisses Drake & Compares Rap, Porn Industries
"I'm the only rapper who had the balls to publicly question God and religion without being afraid of what it would make me look like,” Hopsin writes.
