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.
Katt Williams Calls Stitches “Miss Piggy”; Stitches Responds
"Comparing yourself to Katt Williams is like comparing vagina to penis,” the comedian-actor writes.
Rick Ross Demands Case Where Man Was Injured At His Home To Be Thrown Out
UPDATE: A man refiled his lawsuit after being injured at the rapper's home.
Freeway Rick Ross On Nancy Reagan: “She Definitely Was A Trap Queen”
EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Rick Ross discusses a petition underway to have Fetty Wap perform “Trap Queen” at Nancy Reagan’s funeral.
Tyga: Tupac “Is LIke A Father Figure To Me”
Tyga explains his comments after posting about Tupac on Twitter.
Elzhi "Lead Poison” Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
Elzhi’s forthcoming project features “Two 16’s.”
Dr. Dre Producing Original Music For Adaptation Of Graphic Novel “LOADED"
EXCLUSIVE: “I’m excited to work with Mark on the music for LOADED,” Dr. Dre says regarding longtime collaborator Mark Batson. "When he gave me the book, I immediately fell in love with the story, so I’m honored that he asked me to be a part of the process."
Spike Lee / Chance The Rapper Feud: Director Calls Rapper "A Fraud”
UPDATE: "You are a lame," Chance the Rapper says to the director. "But more importantly a liar."
Damien Ritter On Funk Volume Break-Up: “Telling Hop 'You Don’t Work Hard' Was The Trigger"
“Funk Volume has been my life for the past seven years,” Damien Ritter says.
50 Cent Claims Cash He Flashes On Instagram Is Fake
UPDATE: 50 Cent is in the midst of bankruptcy.
TDE’s Punch Preparing Debut Album
Punch appears on "untitled 05 | 09.21.2014” from Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered.”
Nas Invests In Exo, A Cricket-Flour Food Company
Exo has announced that it closed a $4 million series A funding round.
Kanye West: “No More CDs From Me"
“question… Why do people not want me to be me?” Kanye West writes.
Chris Brown Disses Fans Regarding Black Pyramid Clothing Prices
"So, some of these so-called fans are complaining about $70 shirts, $90 shirts," Chris Brown writes.
Cam’ron Preparing “Purple Haze” Shoe With Reebok
The shoe is named after the Harlem, New York rapper's 2004 album, “Purple Haze."
Kendrick Lamar’s “untitled unmastered.” Inspired By Prince, TDE’s Punch Explains
“He can do anything he wants,” TDE’s Punch says of Kendrick Lamar. "There are no bounds to what he can do creatively.”
Samsung Not Purchasing Jay Z’s TIDAL
UPDATE: Jay Z has reportedly put some of his own money into TIDAL.
Bankroll Fresh Reportedly Murdered; 2 Chainz & Juicy J React
More than 50 shell casings were found outside Street Execs Studio in Atlanta.
Russell Simmons Endorses Hillary Clinton For President
Killer Mike has been vocal in his support of Bernie Sanders, another Democratic candidate.
Smoke DZA “He Has Risen” Album Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
Harry Fraud produced the project, which features Snoop Dogg on “Morals.”
DJ Quik Asserts He, Not Kanye West, Brought El DeBarge Back
Kanye West features El DeBarge on “The Life Of Pablo” cut “Highlights.”
Joey Fatts “ill Call You Tomorrow” Mixtape Stream, Cover Art & Tracklist
The 11-track project features Vince Staples and Playboi Carti.
