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.
Fabolous Blasts People Regarding Joan Rivers Comments, ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
"Such a follow, do what everybody else think is cool so that's what ima do generation" Fabolous wrote on Twitter. "Shit is sick"
J. Cole, Krayzie Bone, Bizzy Bone Collaborate On Song
Exclusive: J. Cole, Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone appear on a song that may be featured on J. Cole's forthcoming album.
Busdriver "Perfect Hair" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Album Stream & Tour Itinerary
Exclusive: Busdriver's "Perfect Hair" album features Danny Brown and Aesop Rock, among others.
Gucci Mane "Brick Factory Volume II" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Gucci Mane's "Brick Factory Volume II" features Young Thug, Waka Flocka and Peewee Longway, among others.
Ja Rule Discusses "Follow The Rules" MTV Reality Show
"Family tradition will never be the same b*tch" Ja Rule says. "Lmao!!!"
Jeezy Discusses Illuminati, "Seen It All: The Autobiography" Album Cover
"If you don't understand something," Jeezy says, "you should read about it."
Kendrick Lamar Facing $1 Million Lawsuit Regarding "Section.80" Song "Rigamortis"
Willie Jones III claims that Kendrick Lamar unlawfully used his "The Thorn" song to create "Rigamortis."
Charlamagne Calls Onyx's Reaction To The Breakfast Club Interview "Shocking"
"If I'm saluting you 'cause you got head from an R&B chick and you flip out," Charlamagne says, "that's a little weird."
Suge Knight: Who Shot Me Isn't Important
"It's gonna be some times when you might get a few shots," Suge Knight says, "but if you're able to survive those shots, you're supposed to make yourself stronger."
Lil Debbie Issues Iggy Azalea Music Challenge
Exclusive: "I want to see you put out one hit song that has no has nobody at all on it," Lil Debbie says to Iggy Azalea, "not any other artist. None."
Jahzel "The Wake Up" Release Date
Exclusive: Chicago rapper Jahzel launches meet and greet campaigns leading up to the release of his "The Wake Up" album.
The ShockFest tour is also slated to feature Madchild, JellyRoll and Mushroomhead.
Chris Brown Rejects Plea Deal In Washington, D.C. Assault Case; Singer Due Back In Court
UPDATE: Chris Brown is scheduled to be in court for what would be another attempt at reaching a plea deal in his Washington, D.C. assault case.
Gucci Mane "I Am Trap" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Gucci Mane has released his 14-cut "I Am Trap" mixtape.
Curren$y "Saturday Night Car Tunes" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Curren$y features Birdman, Rich Boy and Wiz Khalifa on his "Saturday Night Car Tunes" mixtape.
"To be in a very publicized interracial relationship, it's not a joke," Kanye West during his performance at "Budweiser Made In America" in Philadelphia. "It's something that should be treated with respect."
Hip Hop Singles Sales This Week: Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, Drake
Iggy Azalea has two of the top three singles on the digital R&B and Hip Hop chart this week.
Hip Hop Week In Review: 50 Cent, Jay Z, Suge Knight
50 Cent compares Jay Z to Eminem and disses Floyd Mayweather. Suge Knight was also shot multiple times.
Nipsey Hussle Arrested For Obstructing A Peace Officer
Nipsey Hussle was apprehended in Los Angeles when police arrived investigate a probation issue with another individual.
Lil Bibby "Free Crack II" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Lil Bibby has released his 18-track "Free Crack II" mixtape, which features Juicy J, Lil Herb and Wiz Khalifa, among others.
Ace Hood "Body Bag 3" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Ace Hood has released his 11-track "Body Bag 3" mixtape.
