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.
Jeezy Arrested For Obstructing Police Officers In Georgia
Jeezy allegedly cursed out police officers, who then arrested him.
Warrant Issued For Suge Knight's Arrest
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Suge Knight.
Phife Says He Didn't Know J Dilla Was "Sick Until It Was Too Late"
Phife pens "#dearDilla" single to late friend J Dilla.
Krayzie Bone Pines For Nas Appearance On "Chasing The Devil"
Krayzie Bone says he ran into Nas while buying CDs at Best Buy.
OutKast Members Andre 3000 & Big Boi Working On Solo Albums
Mr. DJ says that Andre 3000 and Big Boi are working on new material in Atlanta.
Penalty Recordings Reemerges As Penalty Entertainment
Penalty Recordings, former home of Noreaga (now known as N.O.R.E. and NORE), lands distribution deal with Sony RED.
Ice Cube's Name On Goodyear Blimp In Honor Of "It Was A Good Day"
Ice Cube agreed to participate in a charity drive for A Place Called Home and got his name on the Goodyear Blimp.
Rolling Stone Lists Its "20 Strangest Best New Artist Grammy Wins"
Lauryn Hill, Arrested Development & Amy Winehouse are among Rolling Stone's "20 Strangest Best New Artist Grammy Wins."
Jay Z & Beyonce Take Blue Ivy To The White House
In Washington, D.C. to perform at Michelle Obama(TM)s 50th Birthday party, Beyonce took Blue Ivy on a White House visit.
Will Smith First Guest On Jimmy Fallon's "The Tonight Show"
Will Smith is slated to be the first guest on Jimmy Fallon's version of "The Tonight Show," which will feature The Roots as the house band.
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" Earns $47.8 Million This Weekend & Makes Box Office History
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" has the biggest opening of all time during the Martin Luther King Day holiday weekend.
Jay Z Teams With Pharrell's Billionaire Boys Club For "Magna Carta Holy Grail" T-Shirts
A series of "Magna Carta Holy Grail" T-shirts are now available.
Ying Yang Twins' D-Roc Arrested For Family Violence & Battery
Ying Yang Twins member D-Roc was arrested in Georgia.
Rick Ross Planning Maybach Films Projects
Rick Ross tweeted that he's discussing films with Steve Stoute.
Scarface Says Rap Is "Sounding Stupider And Stupider"
Scarface adds that "country music is sounding more brilliant."
Jim Jones Sued For $700,000 Over "Vampire Life III" Movie
Jim Jones allegedly took $200,000 to produce the "Vampire Life III" movie, but made mixtapes instead.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Kanye West, Juicy J & 50 Cent Make Headlines
Kanye West allegedly assaults a teenager, Juicy J gives away $50,000 and 50 Cent discusses G-Unit.
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" Set To Make $40 Million At Box Office This Weekend
Ice Cube's "Ride Along" is poised to be the #1 movie at the box office this weekend.
King L Says That Appearing On Kanye West's "Yeezus" "Didn't Really Affect My Career"
Formerly known as King Louie, King L says he's working on a mixtape with Katie Got Bandz.
Plies "Da Last Real Nigga Left" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE: Plies has released his "Da Last Real Nigga Left" mixtape, which features the song "Lawd Knows."
Ty Dolla $ign "Beach House" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
Ty Dolla $ign's seven-song "Beach House" EP features Casey Veggies, Twista and Nate Howard on the song "Work."
