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.
"Sisterhood Of Hip Hop" Makes Highest Oxygen Network Debut Of 2014
The "Sisterhood Of Hip Hop" reality show is executive produced by T.I.
DMX, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous Performing At Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert
Foxy Brown, Jhene Aiko, Onyx, Method Man and Redman are also among the artists slated to perform at Def Jams 30-year anniversary concert.
Childish Gambino Blasts Twitter Activists, Says He Wants To Be White
Childish Gambino posts a series of tweets about being a white Rapper and how police have threatened him.
Beanie Sigel Apparently Released From Prison
A tweet shows a photo of Beanie Sigel, who had been incarcerated on tax and drug charges.
Krayzie Bone Discusses Eazy-E Casting For "Straight Outta Compton" Biopic
Exclusive: Krayzie Bone says he thinks one of Eazy-E's sons should be the one portraying the late rapper in the forthcoming N.W.A biopic, "Straight Outta Compton."
J. Sands "The Poet Tree of Life" Release Date, Cover Art & Statik Selektah "The Snippet Tape"
Exclusive: J. Sands and Statik Selektah release "The Snippet Tape" of J. Sands' forthcoming "The Poet Tree of Life" album.
Vin Rock Says Treach Dictates Naughty By Nature's Future
Exclusive: "He doesn't want to tour with me anymore," Vin Rock says of Treach.
A.Dd+ "Nawf" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist
The Dallas duo releases its five-cut "Nawf" EP.
Wiz Khalifa "Blacc Hollywood" Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE #2: Listen to Wiz Khalifa's "Blacc Hollywood" now.
Mistah F.A.B. Explains DJ Mustard Beef Resolution
Exclusive: "One thing that we never wanted it to be was a California Bay Area versus LA thing," Mistah F.A.B. says, "because that becomes bigger than Rap."
Havoc Lists Dr. Dre, Jay Z, Nas Songs He Wishes He Produced
XXL compiles a list of five songs Havoc wishes he produced.
Rolling Stone Lists "20 Biggest Songs of the Summer: The 2010s (So Far)"
Songs by Nicki Minaj, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and will.i.am made Rolling Stone's list.
50 Cent's "How To Rob" Revisited By XXL
XXL examines the making of 50 Cent's 1999 single, "How To Rob."
Eminem Addresses Addiction Problems At "The Monster Tour" With Rihanna
Eminem dedicated his rendition of "Not Afraid" to victims of addiction.
Rick Ross, Mac Miller, Tyler, the Creator Performing At "The 3rd Annual Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival"
The lineup for Odd Future's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival has been revealed.
50 Cent's "Power" Season Finale Doubles Viewers On Starz
The final episode of "Power" was watched by approximately 2.5 million viewers.
Twista "Dark Horse" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
UPDATE: Twista's forthcoming "Dark Horse" album is now available for streaming.
Ludacris Threatened By Adam "Pacman" Jones
The Cincinnati Bengals DB responds to a Ludacris Instagram post.
Nicki Minaj Says "The Pink Print" Features No Guests
In May, Nicki Minaj said that Drake had submitted material for "The Pink Print."
Jay Z's Alleged Mistress LIV Disses Beyonce, Jigga On "Sorry 'Ms Carter'"
LIV raps over OutKast's "Sorry Ms. Jackson" instrumental and uses lyrics from Jay Z and Beyonce's catalog to diss them.
