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.
Rick Ross Heard "Chatter" That DJ Khaled Would Propose To Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross says he knew that DJ Khaled was "infatuated" with Nicki Minaj during a visit to Los Angeles radio station Power 106.
Kid Cudi Working With Plain Pat, Emile On New LP
Kid Cudi said on Twitter that he will be reuniting with producers Plain Pat and Emile Haynie for his forthcoming "Man On The Moon III" album.
Tech N9ne Says Snow Tha Product "Fit Perfectly" On "So Dope (They Wanna)"
Exclusive: Tech N9ne also says that "So Dope (They Wanna)" is similar to his "Choppers" series of songs.
Chris Brown Being Sued For Battery Over Alleged Nightclub Assault
Chris Brown is being sued over an alleged incident at the Heat Ultra Lounge in Orange County, California in June. The alleged victim initially said she just wanted an apology from Brown.
Jay-Z Says Most Of "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Was Recorded In Three Weeks
Jay-Z says that The-Dream wrote the lyrics on "Holy Grail" for someone else to sing. Jigga also says that he recorded the majority of his "Manga Carta Holy Grail" album in three weeks.
Kanye West Releases Interactive "Black Skinhead" Video
Kanye West says on Twitter that his "Black Skinhead" video represents "a step towards the possibilities of internet based video."
Lil' Kim Meets London Fans At Hotel After Canceled Show
Lil' Kim missed a London performance, but made up for it by asking her Twitter followers to meet her at her hotel.
Gangster Rap Label Priority Records Relaunching
One-time home to Ice Cube, N.W.A, Eazy-E and others, Priority Records is being relaunched next month. The label's first release will be Just Blaze and Baauer's "Higher" single, which features Jay Z.
2 Chainz "Striving To Be A Wiser Person" After Robbery
2 Chainz also discusses his forthcoming "B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time" album, a collection the rapper says shows "some growth."
Earl Sweatshirt "Earl Part II 'Road To Doris'" Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Earl Sweatshirt's "Earl Part II 'Road To Doris'" mixtape is released in advance of his "Doris" LP.
J Dilla Beats Featured On Yancey Boys' "Sunset Blvd" LP
Exclusive: The Yancey Boys' "Sunset Blvd" features all unreleased J Dilla beats. The forthcoming collection from Illa J and Frank Nitt includes the single "Quicksand" with Common.
Lil Wayne Concertgoer Arrested For Leaving Children In Car Unattended
Brittany Nicole Harris of West Palm Beach, Florida is accused of leaving her 3- and 5-year-old children unattended in the parking lot of the Cruzan Amphitheatre Sunday.
Immortal Technique Says George Zimmerman Verdict Is Wake-Up Call For Blacks, Parents
Exclusive: Immortal Technique also says the trial, "wasn't so much about racism as it was about people who had the ability to use those connections they have in a court system."
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Projected To Sell More Than 500,000 Units Its First Week
UPDATE: According to first-week sales projections, Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is expected to enter the charts at #1, with more than 500,000 copies sold its first sales week in stores.
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" Reviewed By Florida Congressman On Twitter
Jay-Z's "Magna Carta Holy Grail" is reviewed in a series of tweets from Rep. Trey Radel, a Florida Congressman.
Drake To Release Special Edition Toronto Blue Jays Caps
Drake has partnered with New Era to release two special edition Toronto Blue Jays fitted caps at the 4th Annual OVO Fest.
Nas Honored With Hip Hop Fellowship At Harvard
Nas is honored with "The Nasir Jones Hip-Hop Fellowship," which is established to fund scholars and artists who demonstrate exceptional scholarship and creative ability in the arts.
2 Chainz Says 2013 Is About Him, Regardless Of Who Else Dropped
2 Chainz also says that the "America's Most Wanted" tour he's on with Lil Wayne and T.I. is like "a party on stage."
Jay-Z Announces "Magna Carta" European Tour
Jay-Z will hit Europe on the "Magna Carta" tour in support of his recently released "Magna Carta Holy Grail" album.
Dizzy Wright Announces "The Golden Age Tour"
Dizzy Wright's "The Golden Age Tour" features the Las Vegas rapper performing in 44 cities in the United States. Emilio Rojas will be an opening act.
George Zimmerman Found Not Guilty In Trayvon Martin Killing; Rappers Respond
2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill, Wale, Raekwon, Twista, Ghostface Killah, Big Boi, Jim Jones and Juelz Santana are among those who respond to the verdict in the Zimmerman trial.
