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.
Strong Songs On Weak Albums & Timbaland Catches Heat
For our exclusive, Twista and Do Or Die discuss Chicago's staying power.
XXL 2015 Freshman List Revealed
Vince Staples and Fetty Wap are among the artists featured on XXL’s 2015 Freshman Class.
Rich Homie Quan Raps About Raping Woman On Second Song, “Day 1”
Rich Homie Quan had apologized after lyrics on his song “I Made It Questionable” suggested rape.
Nicki Minaj On Sex: "I Demand That I Climax"
"Ten years from now," Nicki Minaj says, "I will have two children, unless my husband wants three."
A$AP Rocky On Rita Ora & Jay Z, Nas Passed On Alchemist Beat
For our exclusive, Kid Ink explains his inspiration.
Mobb Deep “Survival of the Fittest EP” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
Havoc and Prodigy’s “Survival of the Fittest (ESPN Remix)” has been playing on the network during the NBA playoffs.
A$AP Rocky Slams Rita Ora On “At.Long.Last.A$AP” Song “Better Things"
"I swear that bitch Rita Ora got a big mouth,” A$AP Rocky raps on the song. "Next time I see her might curse the bitch out.”
Alchemist “Israeli Salad” Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Alchemist has released a 20-track instrumental project.
Potluck Disses Kottonmouth Kings With “Down With The Crown” & Calls Group Members Racist
"Every interview that we do,” Potluck’s 1Ton says, "we got tired of saying, ‘Yo, we’re not talking about Kottonmouth,’ so we were just like, ‘Fuck it. Let’s make the song.'”
Jay 305 Recalls “Thuggin” Origins
Jay 305 says that his “Thuggin” single needed an update before he released it.
A$AP Rocky Discusses “At.Long.Last.A$AP” Drug Influence & Orgies
"There’s definitely a psychedelic influence on my new album,” A$AP Rocky says.
Kendrick Lamar Films “Alright” Video & Covers Ebony
Kendrick Lamar follows up his “King Kunta” video with a clip for “Alright.”
UPDATE: Fabolous and DJ Clue?’s “Friday Night Freestyles” mixtape is now available.
The Top 10 Hip Hop Singles Of The Week: Tupac, Drake & Nicki Minaj
The trailer for a forthcoming film about Tupac and a Drake collaboration with Beyonce garnered interest this week.
Hip Hop Week In Review: Iggy Azalea, Bobby Shmurda & Chinx
Iggy Azalea wins at the Billboard Music Awards, Bobby Shmurda makes news while behind bars and Chinx is murdered.
"12 Facts You Might Not Know About Eminem’s ‘Marshall Mathers LP’” Listed By XXL
Eminem name-dropped 49 celebrities on “The Marshall Mathers LP,” XXL says.
Eminem’s “The Marshall Mathers LP” Turns 15; Ed Sheeran Discusses LP, The Game
"One of my favorite albums,” Ed Sheeran says, "is 'The Marshall Mathers LP' by Eminem."
Biggie’s Daughter T’yanna Wallace Examines Tupac Rivalry & Names Favorite Big-Jay Z Collaboration
T’yanna Wallace answered questions on what would have been her father’s forty-third birthday.
Flavor Flav Arrested On Drug & Other Charges
The Public Enemy rapper was arrested in Las Vegas.
The Chicago rapper’s new project features Fetty Wap and PartyNextDoor.
