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.
ScHoolboy Q Shot At Outside His Colorado Concert With Nas, Flying Lotus; Police Audio Released
UPDATE #2: Police audio regarding the shooting outside of a Nas, ScHoolboy Q and Flying Lotus concert in Colorado has been released.
Eminem Co-Headlining Atlanta's Music Midtown Festival
The festival in Piedmont Park is also slated to feature Iggy Azalea and Run-DMC.
HeadKrack, Keynote and Travii the 7th release their "Festivus: A Beginners Guide To Believing In Bodega" mixtape.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 06/15/14
Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" remains lodged in the top spot, while G-Eazy makes a Top 15 debut.
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 06/15/14
Azealia Banks and T.I. exchange heated words, while 50 Cent discusses Jay Z, Kim Kardashian and Beyonce in this week's top stories.
TDE's Top Dawg, Kendrick Lamar Discussing Rapper's Forthcoming Album Title
Top Dawg says that he has an title in mind for Kendrick Lamar's forthcoming album.
J Dilla's "The King Of Beats (Ma Dukes Yancey Collector's Edition Box Set)" Announced
Dilla's mother, Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey, is releasing a project with 40 J Dilla tracks.
DMX's Ex-Wife Tashera Simmons Garnishing Rapper's Royalties
Tashera Simmons has gotten court approval to garnish DMX's royalty statements for $15,000 a month.
Angie Martinez Resigns From Hot 97
"This was one of the toughest decisions I've ever had to make," Angie Martinez writes on her Instagram account, "but ultimately it is time to move on."
Dr. Dre Tweets N.W.A "Straight Outta Compton" Biopic Release Date
Dr. Dre's twitter account features a photo of some of the "Straight Outta Compton" biopic cast.
Kanye West Discusses Jay Z, Dr. Dre, Apple During Cannes Lions Festival, Video Released
UPDATE: Kanye West compares Samsung to Apple during his talk on a panel for a seminar called "Technology, Culture, and Consumer Adoption: Learning to Read the Cultural Landscape." Footage is released.
Jay Z Launches "40/40" Beverage In Duane Reade, Walgreens Stores
The beverage is described as an "Arnold Palmer-esque drink."
Azealia Banks Says T.I.'s Wife "Has Meth Mouth," Is A "Busted Bumpkin"
Azealia Banks responds to T.I. calling her a "Musty-Mouthed Thot."
Dr. Dre, Eazy E Roles Cast For N.W.A "Straight Outta Compton" Biopic
Last week, it was announced that one of Ice Cube's sons was slated to portray him in "Straight Outta Compton."
Rick Ross Labels LeBron James "The Greatest" Despite Latest NBA Finals Defeat
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Miami Heat in the 2014 NBA Finals.
LT Hutton says that he is working closely with Afeni Shakur, Tupac's mother, on the forthcoming Tupac biopic.
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 06/08/14
Iggy Azalea keeps her top spot, while 50 Cent and Pharrell Williams songs enjoy sizable sales spikes.
Insane Clown Posse Calls Pitbull, Flo Rida Sellouts & Discusses "Insane Clown Posse Theater"
Exclusive: Insane Clown Posse also explains the merits of Waka Flocka Flame.
DJ Paul Explains Evolution Of Da Mafia 6ix Movement
Exclusive: DJ Paul says that the excitement surrounding Da Mafia 6ix resulted in the group's "Triple 6ix Sinners Tour."
J Rawls "The Legacy" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Exclusive: J Rawls' "The Legacy" album features Masta Ace and Oddissee, among others.
Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics Sale Nets LeBron James Multi-Million Dollar Payout
LeBron James made tens of millions of dollars in cash and stock upon Beats Electronics' sale to Apple.
