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.
Jay Z Comments On California Proposition 47
Jay Z mentions California Prop 47 during "On The Run Tour" stop in Pasadena, California.
Krayzie Bone Says Bone thugs-n-harmony "E. 1999/Legends" Album Has $1 Million Bid
Exclusive: Krayzie Bone says that the bidding process for Bone thugs-n-harmony's forthcoming album is "gonna be like a domino effect."
Vanilla Ice Disses Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J & Ty Dolla $ign's "Shell Shocked"
Vanilla Ice says that the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" song sounds "artificial," "like a bunch of executives in the corporate world put it together."
At its 2013 event, IES honored N.WA.
Jay Z, Chief Keef Top HipHopWired's Multi-Million Dollar Label Deals List
A$AP Rocky also had one of the largest deals named in HipHopWired's list.
Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique" Inspires New York Mural
The cover subject of Beastie Boys' "Paul's Boutique" inspires a mural from artist Danielle Mastrion.
Ab-Soul Discusses What He's Learned About Himself This Year
Ab-Soul answered a series of questions from fans via SKEE.TV.
DJ Paul, Plaxico Burress Appearing On "Celebrity Wife Swap"
DJ Paul and Plaxico Burress appear on the season finale of "Celebrity Wife Swap" that is slated to air next week.
Master P Set To Film Three Biopics, Starting With "The Ice Cream Man Movie"
Master P is slated to set filming the first of three biopics next year.
Ice Cube: "We Wouldn't Have Rap Music Without James Brown"
Exclusive: Ice Cube details James Brown's significance to Rap music.
Rolling Stone Lists "20 Biggest Songs of the Summer: The 1990s"
Songs from The Notorious B.I.G., Sir Mix-A-Lot and Brandy make Rolling Stone's list.
Majid Jordan "A Place Like This" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & EP Stream
UPDATE: The stream of Majid Jordan's five-song "A Place Like This" EP is now available.
AWAR & Vanderslice "The Winning Team" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
Exclusive: AWAR & Vanderslice discuss working on "The Winning Team," which features Freddie Gibbs, Troy Ave and Latoiya Williams, among others.
Cee Lo Green Details James Brown Influence
Cee Lo Green recalls earliest James Brown memory on the eve of "Get On Up," the biopic on the late singer.
Ice Cube "Everythangs Corrupt" Release Date
UPDATE: Ice Cube has an updated release date for his forthcoming "Everythangs Corrupt" album.
Ice T Discusses Jay Z Using His "99 Problems" Song
Ice T also salutes Lupe Fiasco and explains how 2 Live Crew member Brother Marquis coined the phrase Jay Z made famous on "99 Problems."
A$AP Rocky Sued Over Alleged Philadelphia Assault
Lisamarie Wade has sued A$AP Rocky, whom she says assaulted her.
T.I., Tiny Respond To Floyd Mayweather
T.I. and Tiny respond to comments Floyd Mayweather made last week about having sex with Tiny.
Christina Milian Details Lil Wayne Relationship
Christina Milian says she is "finally around my record label."
Floyd Mayweather Denies Saying He Had Sex With T.I.'s Wife, Tiny
Two days after saying "I was fucking his bitch" when asked about T.I., Floyd Mayweather says on Instagram that he was not intimate with the rapper's wife, Tiny.
Nipsey Hussle, Kobe Bryant Meet With Trayvon Martin's Family
Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant are photographed together while attending an event with the family of the late Trayvon Martin.
