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.
Earl Sweatshirt Announces North American Tour Dates
Earl Sweatshirt is slated to be joined by Hodgy Beats, Domo Genesis and Vince Staples on select dates of his North American tour.
Nicki Minaj, Tyga Respond To Tweets From Gucci Mane's Account
Nicki Minaj and Tyga respond to a series of tweets sent from the Twitter account of Gucci Mane that blast Nicki Minaj, Tyga, 2 Chainz and others.
2 Chainz Live "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time" Album Listening Session
2 Chainz is participating in an album listening session for "B.O.A.T.S. II."
Jay Z "Magna Carter World Tour" Dates
Jay Z announces the dates for his "Magna Carter World Tour," which is scheduled to kick off at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota in November.
A$AP Rocky Charged With Assault
A$AP Rocky allegedly slapped a female fan in Philadelphia while performing at the Made In America festival this weekend.
Jay Z Set To Sell His Stake In Brooklyn Nets To Jason Kidd
Jay Z is reportedly going to sell his stake in the Brooklyn Nets to Jason Kidd, the team's head coach and one of its former players.
Wiz Khalifa Has Collaborated With Miley Cyrus, Adele For "Blacc Hollywood"
Wiz Khalifa says that Miley Cyrus and Adele are among the artists with whom he's collaborated for his forthcoming "Blacc Hollywood" album.
Young Guru will be working with USC students in the Contemporary Music Division, including those in Popular Music, Music Industry and Music Technology programs, and will conduct lectures, too.
Goodie Mob Explains Busta Rhymes' Influence On Its Music
Goodie Mob explains how Busta Rhymes interrupting one of its early studio sessions changed the direction of the Atlanta group's music.
Flavor Flav Blasts Racism At 2013 Budweiser Made In America Festival
A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Public Enemy and Beyonce performed at the 2013 Budweiser Made In America Festival yesterday. Today, stream the festival for Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar sets.
Young Jeezy, Don Cannon Sued Over "Trap Or Die II" Song
Young Jeezy and Don Cannon are being sued by Lee Hutson, Sr. over the alleged use of Hutson's "Getting It On" for their song "Time."
Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" Features Song Called "Wu Tang Forever"
Drake's forthcoming "Nothing Was The Same" album slated to feature a song called "Wu Tang Forever" that was produced by 40. Information on two other songs has also been released.
J Dilla's Love For Donuts Honored With Dilla's Delights Donut And Coffee Shop
J Dilla's uncle plans to open the Dilla's Delights coffee and doughnut shop in Detroit in either October or November.
King Los Appreciates Kendrick Lamar's Support, Says Rap Is A Blood Sport
Exclusive: King Los explains why he thinks Kendrick Lamar liked his "Control (Remix)" more than any other response. The Baltimore rapper also salutes Big Sean.
Juicy J Reveals Details Of $50,000 Twerk Scholarship Contest
Juicy J explains the details on how to win his $50,000 twerk scholarship.
Lil Scrappy Arrested After Fight At Gas Station
Lil Scrappy was arrested after a fight at a Georgia gas station. The rapper says that a man was disrespecting his girlfriend, so he "had to lay them paws on him."
Kendrick Lamar Explains "Control" Lyrics, "King Of New York" Line
Kendrick Lamar spoke with Los Angeles radio station Power 106 about his performance on Big Sean's "Control" and how he wants to "leave a mark as great as Biggie, as great as Pac."
Dizzy Wright Reflects On Being Homeless, Discusses Admiration For Bone thugs-n-harmony
Dizzy Wright says that "when you don't have nothing, anything is cool." He also says that Bone thugs-n-harmony's music provided the soundtrack to his house growing up.
Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith Compares TDE To Death Row Records, Says 50 Cent Is Real
Top Dawg Entertainment has enjoyed platinum success with Kendrick Lamar. The imprint's CEO namesake, Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, explains his plans for the rest of Black Hippy.
Stat Quo Thinks Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" Will Have A Beastie Boys Feel
Exclusive: Based off the snippet of Eminem's "Berzerk" single, former Shady/Aftermath recording artist Stat Quo says he thinks the Detroit rapper's new LP will have a Beastie Boys vibe.
Lil Wayne Concert Proceeds To Go To Arizona Community Foundation
The proceeds from a Lil Wayne concert next month will benefit The Carter Fund, a charitable fund of the Arizona Community Foundation.
