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.
Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay Pyrotechnics Company $96,000
Lil Wayne reportedly did not pay after reaching an earlier settlement with the company.
Jay Z Didn’t Believe In DMX, Irv Gotti Claims
Irv Gotti makes the statement in “Jewels From Irv Gotti."
De La Soul Explains 2 Chainz "and the Anonymous Nobody” Collaboration
“It’s the individual that steps up and stands for something,” De La Soul’s Dave says of the meaning of the group’s new album title.
"Drake Is Soft Like Tissue,” Former NASCAR Driver Mark Martin Claims
The Hall Of Fame driver is a Gucci Mane fan.
RiFF RAFF aka Jody HiGHROLLER “Trench Coat Towers” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
RiFF RAFF releases new music as one of his aliases.
50 Cent Mocks Meek Mill Using Drake’s “Back To Back” Lyrics
50 Cent makes the comments during a performance in Sweden.
OutKast Passes On Super Bowl & The D.O.C. On Eazy-E’s Swag
For our exclusive, iLoveMemphis talks his success and representing Memphis.
Bone thugs-n-harmony “Texas Takeover Tour” Features Scarface & Bun B
B-Real and Slim Thug are also among those on the tour.
RapLords “#RapLords” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
EXCLUSIVE: The Milwaukee rap trio’s album, whose stream is premiering on HipHopDX, features Skyzoo and Guilty Simpson.
Rhymefest On Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq”: “A Comedy Is Being Made About Death In Chicago"
“THAT’S how we want to depict our community?” Rhymefest says, "THAT’S the answer?”
Facebook Launches “Music Stories” Feature
Facebook’s new product allows users to utilize music from Apple Music and Spotify.
Eminem & Shady Records Announce Genius Partnership
“Any discussion of the greatest rapper of all time has to include Eminem," Ilan Zechory, Co-Founder and President of Genius says, "so working with him and Shady Records is just incredible as a fan.”
Chief Keef Boasts Of Sexing DMX’s Baby Momma On “Walnuts"
On “Walnuts,” Chief Keef says, “She threw back for me."
Rick Ross & Lira Galore Call Off Engagement
The couple had been engaged for less than two months.
50 Cent On Jay Z: “He Capitalized On People Better Than I Did"
50 Cent also compares himself to Eminem.
TIDAL Launching Drama & Comedy Projects
Jay Z’s company is set to debut a comedy series November 3, 2015.
Kendrick Lamar, Future & Fetty Wap To Perform At “The Real Show"; "Home Grown" Stage Added
UPDATE: Rich Homie Quan and Rae Sremmurd are also among those set to appear.
Rihanna NSFW “Bitch Better Have My Money” Video Clips Posted
Rihanna is shown in a see-through top cutting up a man strapped to a chair in the new videos.
Rihanna-Samsung Album & Tour Pact Worth $25 Million For Singer
Samsung will be sponsoring Rihanna’s forthcoming album and tour.
Tupac Rikers Island Interview & Freddie Gibbs Casts Long “Shadow”
For our DX Exclusive, Walter French discusses his “Far From Home” album.
