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.
Ice Cube On Eazy-E’s Role In N.W.A: “We Followed His Lead"
“Ya’ll is some talented muthafuckas, basically,” Dr. Dre says of Ice Cube and "Straight Outta Compton” director F. Gary Gray.
Sean Price Mural Honors Late Rapper; Fundraising Goal Met
UPDATE: A crowdfunding goal set to help the family of Sean Price, who passed away August 8, has been eclipsed.
Meek Mill On Drake: “I’m Not Entertaining No Rap/Real Beef"
Meek Mill reportedly posts about his beef with Drake.
Ice Cube’s “Ride Along 2” Release Date & Poster
Ice Cube also produced the N.W.A biopic “Straight Outta Compton."
Dr. Dre Discusses Filming “Straight Outta Compton” In “Dark Areas”
Dr. Dre spoke prior to the world premiere of “Straight Outta Compton” in Los Angeles.
Four Drake Songs Debut On Billboard Hot 100
Drake appears on six songs in Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart.
Drake’s “If Youre Reading This Its Too Late” Goes Platinum
The Toronto rapper’s latest project has sold more than 1 million copies.
Kanye West’s “SWISH” Status Updated By Mike Dean
The producer-mixer also updates the status of Travis $cott’s “Rodeo” project.
Plies “Ain’t No Bih” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Plies’ new 18-track mixtape features production from Zaytoven and Jahlil Beatz.
“Empire” Creator Lee Daniels & FOX To Be Sued By Marvin Gaye III
Marvin Gaye III says “Empire” was his idea.
CyHi The Prynce Addresses Dissing Kanye West & Pusha T On “Elephant In The Room”
“See I’m not scared of @kanyewest like all these other people,” CyHi The Prynce writes on Twitter.
Sean Price Passes Away; DJ Premier & Just Blaze React
The Duck Down Music recording artist's wife reportedly says that he has passed away.
Dr. Dre Verses Since “2001” Ranked By Entertainment Weekly
Dr. Dre’s verses with Kendrick Lamar and Eminem are included on the list.
Eminem & Kendrick Lamar React To Dr. Dre’s “Compton: A Soundtrack By Dr. Dre"
"Compton" contributors King Mez, Anderson .Paak and Justus also comment on the album.
Meek Mill Disses Drake & 50 Cent Renting His Mansion
Complex also ranks the best rappers in their twenties.
AR-AB Reacts To Meek Mill & Kanye West’s “SWISH” LP Previewed
For our exclusive, HipHopDX's Soren Baker, Andre Grant and Ural Garrett discuss whether or not Drake is the King of Rap.
Young Thug “Hy!£UN35” Release Date Pushed Back
UPDATE: Young Thug says his album is no longer due out this month.
Eminem & Kanye West Among Those Honored In Vice Souletric’s “Midwest Blues” Video
"It’s very little separating the Kanye Wests of the world,” Vice Souletric says during an exclusive interview with HipHopDX, "from the Vice Souletrics."
Meek Mill Slams Drake & Future Tops The Charts
For our exclusive, Jurassic 5's Marc 7 provides a look at the evolution of Rap tours.
Earl Sweatshirt Punches Person Who Accosts Him On Stage
“keep your hands to yourself and don’t sneak up on niggas in the middle of soul bearing,” Earl Sweatshirt writes on Twitter.
UPDATE: Meek Mill appears to have reacted to Drake's "Charged Up," which includes lyrics that seem to address Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj's relationship.
