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.
Actor-Musician Jared Leto Would Marry Kanye West Over Kim Kardashian
Jared Leto says that he knows Kanye West better and that, "we always have an interesting conversation."
Ace Hood "Starvation III" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Ace Hood's "Starvation III" mixtape features Vado and Mavado, as well as production from Reazy Renegade and Ben Billions.
Lord Jamar Says White People "Don't Create Anything"
Exclusive: Lord Jamar also says we are heading in a direction where it will "seem odd for a black man to do Hip Hop."
Popa Wu Reveals Why Raekwon Is Holding Up Wu-Tang Clan's "A Better Tomorrow" Album
Popa Wu also says that RZA wasn't responsible for teaching the other Wu-Tang Clan members about the music business.
VH1 Details Steve Stoute's "The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop" Documentary Series
"The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop" is a four-part documentary series based on a 2011 book from Steve Stoute.
Coinyetheco.in Goes Live Despite Kanye West's Lawsuit
The Coinyecoin website posts that, "we are not dead."
DOOM Announces Limited-Edition Custom Rings
DOOM is designing his own line of sneakers for Clarks and now has a series of custom rings.
Snoop Dogg Explains Why He Returned To His Funk Roots On Dam-Funk & Snoopzilla's "7 Days Of Funk"
Exclusive: Snoop Dogg details how he's been able to move between musical genres so effortlessly throughout his career.
Yasiin Bey Announces Concert From Africa Honoring Muhammad Ali
A video clip featuring Yasiin Bey says that the rapper will be performing in Africa, a set from the rapper formerly known as Mos Def that will be available for live stream.
Kanye West Inspires Yeezianity, The Church of Yeezus
The founder of Yeezianity says that Kanye West "is the most honest person in our culture."
Zion I "The Masters Of Ceremony" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & EP Stream
Zion I's "The Masters Of Ceremony" EP features 1-O.A.K. on the song "Danger Zone."
Alchemist Explains Step Brothers' "Lord Steppington" Album Title
Alchemist says that the "Lord Steppington" album is "very British-inspired."
The Source Names "The 30 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2014"
Kendrick Lamar and Andre 3000's forthcoming albums are the Top 2 most anticipated albums in The Source's "The 30 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2014."
DJ Nando Murdered In Georgia; Russell Simmons & Jermaine Dupri Mourn
DJ Nando was reportedly shot and killed in Clayton County Georgia.
Kim Kardashain says that that the 18-year-old said to her, "I will kill you, slut."
UPDATE: Mitchy Slick has released his "Call of Duty - South East Edition" mixtape.
Exclusive: Lord Jamar says that his words were taken out of context after he posted on Instagram about Kanye West last year.
Kanye West Allegedly Assaults 18-Year-Old In Beverly Hills Medical Office
Kanye West allegedly assaulted an 18-year-old after he allegedly disrespected Kim Kardashian.
Billboard Announces "Top 25 Tours of 2013"
Rihanna, Beyonce and Jay Z & Justin Timberlake are among the "Top 25 Tours of 2013."
Juicy J Announces $50,000 Twerk Scholarship Winner
Juicy J Names Zaire Holmes winner of his $50,000 Twerk Schlorship, even though she did not twerk in her application video.
Jaron Young's Mother Made Him Surrender For The Murder Of Wiz Khalifa's Uncle Imani Porter
Jaron Young will be tried as an adult on charges of homicide, robbery and conspiracy regarding the murder of Imani Porter.
