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.
Tupac Shakur's Murder Explored In National Geographic Channel's "The '90s: The Last Great Decade?"
The murder of Tupac will be discussed as part of a three-night, six-hour documentary.
Cam'ron "1st Of The Month Volume 1" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, EP & NSFW Video Stream
UPDATE #2: Cam'ron's "1st Of The Month Volume 1" EP and its accompanying NSFW video are now available to stream.
Nicki Minaj Addresses Purported Iggy Azalea Beef
"The media puts words in my mouth all the time," Nicki Minaj says, "and this is no different."
Cam'ron, A$AP Rocky Salute Harlem In GQ Fashion Spread
Cam'ron and A$AP Mob pay homage to Harlem in a GQ fashion spread.
Scotty ATL "OTR2SJ" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & EP Stream
Scion AV Presents the "OTR2SJ" mixtape with Atlanta rapper Scotty ATL.
DJ Khaled Launches We The Best Sound Headphones
DJ Khaled partners with Heads Audio and Bang Olufsen for We The Best Sound.
Shooting Outside BET Awards Weekend Party Game, Meek Mill, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes Attended
A shooting took place outside of Los Angeles nightclub Supperclub.
Floyd Mayweather Rebuffed By Tiny On BET Awards Red Carpet
Floyd Mayweather and T.I. were involved in an altercation in May centered on T.I.'s wife, Tiny.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 06/22/14
Iggy Azalea is on two of the Top 5 songs on this week's R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
Eminem's Daughter Hailie Scott Graduates From Michigan's Chippewa Valley High School
Hailie Scott graduated with honors from high school.
Ice-T's Grandson Elyjah Marrow Arrested For Involuntary Manslaughter
Elyjah Marrow allegedly accidentally shot and killed his roommate.
Rapper Ra Diggs Found Guilty Of Three Murders, Drug Trafficking
Uncle Murda was among those who testified at the trial of Ra Diggs, who is said to be a Bloods gang leader.
Dr. Dre's Son Curtis Young: "You Can't Get Out Of That Giant's Shadow"
Curtis Young also discusses not being cast as Dr. Dre in the forthcoming N.W.A biopic, "Straight Outta Compton."
Andre 3000 Producing Four Aretha Franklin Songs
Andre 3000 is set to produce four songs for Aretha Franklin's forthcoming divas cover album.
"Check the Technique Volume 2: More Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies" Book Release Date & Cover Art
Exclusive: The third book focusing on acclaimed Rap albums from author Brian Coleman includes chapters on Ice Cube's "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted" and Raekwon's "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx..."
Chris Brown Facing Jail Time After Plea Deal Falls Apart
Chris Brown was close to striking a deal that would have kept him out of jail.
AZ "Red Magic" Single Cover Art
AZ has released the artwork for his forthcoming "Red Magic" single.
DJ Quik Blasts Dr. Dre's Beats Music; DJ Quik Says He's Wrong
UPDATED: DJ Quik says he is not pleased that his music is not included on the Beats Music app. DJ Quik says that his music is indeed on the Beats App.
Migos Member Kiara Cephus Questioned By Police Regarding Murder Of Paris Brown
A rivalry between the Migos and Rap group 2G is the cause of the June 11 murder of Paris Brown, police say.
