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.
Jay Z To Release "Gold" Cologne Through Barneys Partnership
Jay Z is slated to release a cologne named oeGold through his relationship with Barneys.
Xzibit, B Real & Demrick Call "Serial Killers" An "Artistic Take On Raw Hip Hop"
Exclusive: Xzibit, B Real & Demrick detail their partnership and how "Serial Killers Vol. 1" sheds light on subjects as diverse as Halliburton and L.A. gang culture.
Action Bronson "Blue Chips 2" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting & Mixtape Stream
UPDATE #5: Action Bronson releases "Blue Chips 2" project with Party Supplies.
X Clan's Brother J Recalls Halloween As Batman
Exclusive: X Clan's Brother J dressed up as Batman growing up because the character showed him that he could be basic and still achieve great things.
Tech N9ne Receives "Caribou Lou" Gold Plaque In Kansas City
Exclusive: Tech N9ne receives his first gold plaque in front of his hometown audience during "Something Else" tour stop.
Jeezy Sued By Hells Angels Over Logo Usage
Jeezy is being sued by the Hells Angels regarding his alleged use of the motorcycle club's logo for his 8732 Apparel.
Jay Z Receives Apology From Barneys CEO Mark Lee
Barneys CEO Mark Lee says that the recent allegations of racial profiling leveled against the retailer have taken away from the work of Jay Z, who has a partnership with Barneys.
Killa Sha "The Shepard" Release Date
Exclusive: Killa Sha's posthumous "The Shepard" album is being executive produced by Tragedy Khadafi, Large Professor and Gustavo Guerra.
Drake Previews New Song At "Would You Like A Tour?" Stop
Drake also announces March 2014 UK tour.
Dee-1 Signs With RCA Inspiration
Dee-1, who is scheduled to release his "Psalms of David II" mixtape next month, has signed with RCA Inspiration.
Chris Brown Released From Jail, D.C. Assault Charge Reduced To Misdemeanor
Chris Brown has pled not guilty to an assault charge stemming from an incident in Washington, D.C.
Eminem Participating In "Town Hall" Q&A With Fans
Eminem is slated to participate in a "Town Hall" on SiriusXM in advance of the release of "The Marshall Mathers LP 2."
Chris Brown Did Not Throw First Punch In D.C. Incident, Initial Police Report Says
The initial version of the police report regarding the alleged assault in Washington, D.C. that led to Chris Brown's arrest said that the singer did not throw the first punch in the incident.
Kanye West "Yeezus Tour" Pop Up Shop Opens In Los Angeles
The DONDA camp opens a "Yeezus Tour" shop in Los Angeles, which is named in honor of Kanye West's current tour.
Chris Brown Arrested For Felony Assault
Chris Brown allegedly attacked a man outside of a Washington, D.C. hotel this morning.
Jay Z Blasts Critics Of His Barneys Partnership
Jay Z says that he's waiting to get more information regarding the racial profiling allegations leveled against Barneys before he decides whether or not to end his relationship with the company.
Bun B "Trill O.G.: The Epilogue" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting
Bun B releases information regarding his forthcoming "Trill O.G.: The Epilogue" album.
Jimmy Henchman Sentenced To Life In Prison
Jimmy Henchman was sentenced to life in prison in Brooklyn federal court. He is also facing a separate murder charge.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Eminem, Hopsin & Diddy Make Headlines
Eminem reveals "The Marshall Mathers 2 LP" deluxe version info and Hopsin disses Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, while Diddy says Hip Hop is too soft.
Cannibal Ox's Sophomore Album Arriving In 2014
Exclusive: Vast Aire and Vordul Mega are also putting together a worldwide tour.
Lupe Fiasco Disses Childish Gambino
Lupe Fiasco takes to Twitter to diss Childish Gambino after Childish Gambino says Lupe Fiasco came at him on the social media network.
