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.
"FUCK YOU BONO YOU OLD FUCK I DONT WANT YOU ON MY PHONE," Tyler, The Creator wrote on Instagram.
Jay Z Reportedly Announces Beyonce Is Pregnant Again At Paris "On The Run" Tour Stop
Jay Z reportedly changes the lyrics to "Beach Is Better" to reflect Beyonce's pregnancy.
Gucci Mane "The Return Of Mr. Perfect" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Mixtape Stream
Gucci Mane's "The Return Of Mr. Perfect" features Mike WiLL-Made It and Drumma Boy beats.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Kevin Gates, C-Murder, Jeezy
Kevin Gates and Young Thug exchange barbs, while C-Murder levels disses aimed at brother Master P. Jeezy also discusses Kendrick Lamar.
Odd Future Launches Station On DJ Skee's DASH Radio
Exclusive: "It's a win for everyone," DJ Skee says of Odd Future's DASH Radio station. "They get to express themselves freely on the air and our listeners get a great new station."
Iggy Azalea Should Fire Her Ghostwriters, Lil Debbie Says
Exclusive: "My writers are harder," Lil Debbie says of her and Iggy Azalea's ghostwriters. "Sorry. Sorry 'bout it girl. My bad."
Big Sean Signs To Jay Z's Roc Nation, Releases Songs With Kanye West, DJ Mustard
Big Sean also releases the Mike WiLL-Made It-produced "Paradise."
Puff Daddy Knew Biggie Would Be A Sex Symbol, Faith Evans Says
Exclusive: Faith Evans says she believed what Puff Daddy told her about her future husband.
Nicki Minaj Says CBS Changed Her "Fashion Rocks" Choreography
Nicki Minaj posted on Instagram and Twitter that what CBS didn't show of her "Fashion Rocks" performance "was absolutely divine."
Jay Z, Kanye West Among Producers Of Chris Rock's "Top Five" Film
Chris Rock is the writer and director of "Top Five," which stars Adam Sandler, Rosario Dawson and Gabrielle Union, among others.
Hip Hop Album Sales: Jeezy, Wiz Khalifa, Iggy Azalea
This week, Jeezy's "Seen It All: The Autobiography" is the highest-debuting Rap album, while Wiz Khalifa's "Blacc Hollywood" remains in the Top 10 and Iggy Azalea's "New Classic" is lodged in the Top 20.
RAWCUS Details "White People Crazy" Furor, Getting Banned From iTunes
Exclusive: "It was scary," RAWCUS says of the reaction to his "White People Crazy" single. "We didn't expect it to go the opposite direction. We didn't expect to get flagged."
Edo.G On Public Enemy's Chuck D: "Every Time I Talk To Him, I Get Smarter"
Exclusive: Edo.G discusses having Chuck D on "Fight," a song from his "After All These Years" album.
Louie V Gutta "New Legend" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE: Louie V Gutta's 14-cut "New Legend" project is available for download and stream.
Jim Jones "We Own The Night Pt. 2: Memoirs Of A Hustler" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Stream
UPDATE: Jim Jones' "We Own The Night Pt. 2: Memoirs Of A Hustler" is out now.
Rick Ross Releases Statement Regarding Meek Mill's "Dreams Worth More Than Money" Album
"Meek has dedicated himself to perfecting his sophomore project," Rick Ross says in a statement, "and it is only right that it should be rolled out exceptionally well."
Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs Ndamukong Suh
The Detroit Lions defensive lineman joins fellow NFL players Geno Smith and Hakeem Nicks on the Roc Nation Sports roster.
Wyclef's Lyrics On Fugees' "The Score" Song "How Many Mics" Inspired By J. Period
Exclusive: J. Period says that a conversation he had with Wyclef inspired the rappers lyrics on "How Many Mics."
Vince Staples Discusses Work With Mac Miller, No I.D.
"He asked me why I don't make more songs," Vince Staples says of Mac Miller, "and I told him I didn't have any beats."
Kanye West's adidas Line Planned For 2015 Release; Rapper Provides YEEZis 3 Release Date
UPDATE: While at a concert in Australia, Kanye West announced the release date for his YEEZis 3 shoe with adidas.
Jeezy AK-47 Assault Rifle Investigation Proves Firearm Does Not Belong To Rapper
UPDATE #5:Law enforcement officials find AK-47 is not Jeezy's
