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.
Action Bronson Tweets That He Is Now Signed To TDE
UPDATE #2: Whether true or an elaborate prank, Action Bronson is welcomed to Top Dawg Entertainment by ScHoolboy Q and Ab-Soul.
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Expecting A Girl
UPDATE: Kim was joined by her mother Kris Jenner and sisters Khloe and Kourtney during the doctor's appointment when the sex of Kim's baby was revealed.
Nicki Minaj Returns & 2 Chainz Debuts New Song At Hot 97's Summer Jam
The five-hour Summer Jam XX also featured surprise appearances by Lil Wayne and Rick Ross.
Bruno Mars' Mother Bernadette Hernandez Passes Away
Bernadette Hernandez was 55. She passed away at Queens Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii due to a brain aneurysm.
Jermaine Dupri Being Sued By Bank, May Lose Songs & Studio
The music mogul owes money toward a $4.9 million loan from 2010 that is backed by music and property owned by the So So Def Recordings executive, according to reports.
The-Dream Says Rihanna Does His Music "Justice"
The singer-songwriter-producer's new "IV Play" album features collaborations with Beyonce, Kelly Rowland.
Logic Affiliate Skizzy Mars Names His Favorite Rappers
Exclusive: Skizzy Mars praises Rakim, Raekwon and others. The Harlem rapper is on tour with labelmates Logic and Castro as part of The Welcome To Forever tour.
Gucci Mane Records Song With Marilyn Manson, Announces "MR.GUWOP" LP
"Fancy Bitch" was recorded after the Los Angeles premier of the film "Spring Breakers" and may be included on the rapper's forthcoming album.
Mac Miller Teams With Neff For Neff x Mac Mill Collection
EXCLUSIVE: The latest collaboration from Neff features design influence from Mac Miller.
SMACK/URL Announces Night Of Main Events 3
Hollow Da Don, Conceited, Charlie Clips, T-Rex, Tsu Surf and Hitman Holla are among the artists slated to appear at the June 23 event.
Pharoahe Monch Announces West Coast Tour Dates
The Queens rapper wants to test material from his forthcoming "P.T.S.D." project in front of fans.
Snow Tha Product Discusses Her Favorite Albums
Exclusive: The Atlantic Records artist discusses her new projects, as well some of her favorite albums.
Madchild Nominated For MuchMusic Video Award
EXCLUSIVE: The rapper's "Jitters" video joins clips from Drake, Classified & K-OS as nominees in the Hip Hop Video of the Year category.
Andre 3000's Mother Sharon Benjamin-Hodo Passes Away
An Andre 3000 rep confirms the death of Sharon Benjamin-Hodo, according to Billboard.com.
Raekwon Teams With Akomplice For Limited Edition Belt
Wu-Tang Clan member's new belt comes in a wooden cigar box.
Russell Simmons Signs HBO Deal
The mogul's new two-year deal reunites him with the network that launched "Def Comedy Jam."
The D.O.C., S1 Appear In Forthcoming "We From Dallas" Documentary
The film discusses the impact Dallas-area acts such as Play-N-Skillz, Six 2 and others have had on Hip Hop culture.
Papoose Encouraged By DJ Premier's Support
Exclusive: Papoose also discusses his new videos and Remy Ma's impending return from prison next year.
Dizzy Wright Enjoying The "Slow Route" To Success
The Funk Volume rapper says he has no plans to sign to a major label and that being a father changed his music.
Trinidad James Says "People Who Die From Drugs Are Just Weak-Minded"
The Southern rapper also says that "doing drugs is not right," and that it's a personal choice.
Dr. Dre Had Demrick Rap In His Kitchen
Xzibit brought his longtime affiliate Demrick to Dr. Dre's house, where he also ended up rapping in front of Snoop Lion, The D.O.C. and Fred Wreck.
