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.
A$AP Ferg Says He And Juicy J "Complement Each Other"
The "Stay Trippy" Tourmates are slated to hit the stage at Irving Plaza powered by Klipsch in New York tonight.
Sha Money XL Leaves Executive Post At Def Jam, Signs To Epic Records
The G Unit Records vet worked with 2 Chainz and Big K.R.I.T. at his former post.
Scarface Says New York Rappers Are "Following The Trend"
The Houston rapper also says you wouldn't know where you were if you listened to New York radio with your eyes closed.
Chris Brown Fined For Art Work Outside His House
Chris Brown draws the ire of his neighbors over the art on the outside of his house. The singer vents on Twitter.
T.I. Says Artists Need To Be "Mindful" Regarding Endorsements
T.I. speaks from experience about dealing with "outside dollars."
Kris Kross' Chris Kelly Honored By Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat At Service
UPDATE: The late rapper's partner-in-rhyme Chris Smith delivers a tear-filled eulogy in the video of the Atlanta service.
Nicki Minaj Felt Like She Did Something "Horrible" To Mariah Carey
Nicki Minaj was surprised by the friction she had with one of her own idols on the hit television program.
J. Cole & The Roots Slated To Perform At Philly 4th Of July Jam
Hip Hop artists, R&B acts and Philly natives are scheduled to take the stage at the free concert.
Eminem In The Studio With Chris Rock
Eminem is at the mic stand as the comedian-actor snaps a flick.
Talib Kweli Says Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas Are Rap Nerds
The BK MC said the rappers are street, hustle and Queensbridge nerds, respectively.
Lil Wayne On Seizures: "I Go To Sleep, Wake Up In The Hospital"
Lil Wayne says he's "100 percent" despite his recent rash of health problems on "RapFix Live," while Birdman says Mannie Fresh will not be involved in the next Big Tymers project.
Trinidad James: "I'm Used To Winning"
The "All Gold Everything" rapper says he likes gold because "it's a first-place mentality."
R.A. The Rugged Man Creates The "Ultimate Collection Of Love And Sex"
The New York rapper imagines an album of classic R&B hits as his own "Legends Never Die" LP hits Billboard's Top 200.
George Clinton Compares Chief Keef To Funkadelic
Funk pioneer George Clinton of Parliament Funkadelic says he loves the Chicago rapper's "I Don't Like."
Scott Storch On 50 Cent: "We Can't Make A Bad Record"
The platinum producer also dishes on his work on "Detox" and with Dr. Dre in the late 1990s.
Kanye West Dedicates "I Am (A) God" To Kim Kardashian
The Chicago rapper-producer performed the highly-anticipated song last night at the annual Met Gala in New York City.
Diddy Slams Bullying In WWE-Sponsored Clip
Diddy partners with WWE's Be a STAR initiative to combat bullying.
Lauryn Hill Pays $900,000 Tax Bill
Lauryn Hill pays off her tax bill, but still faces three charges in U.S. District Court.
