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.
Da Mafia 6ix "Watch What U Wish" Release Date; Group Releases "Lock'm N Da Trunk v.2" Single
Exclusive: Da Mafia 6ix's DJ Paul announces the release date for its "Watch What U Wish" album and premieres its "Lock'm N Da Trunk v.2" single.
Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics Suing Chinese Websites Over $135 Billion In Lost Revenue
Beats Electronics' lawsuit says that fake Beats headphones generate $135 billion in revenue.
A$AP Mob To Perform At Hard Summer Festival
A$AP Twelvyy, A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Ant, A$AP Nast are slated to perform at the two-day Hard Summer music festival.
Kanye West, Nicki Minaj & Jay Z Among Rappers Clowned By "Fact-Checking Rap Meme"
The "Fact-Checking Rap Meme" also points out the inaccuracies in lyrics by Nelly, 2 Chainz and Warren G.
A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul Work Recalled By Producer-Engineer Bob Power
"The bass and bottom was so important to the Hip Hop ethic," Bob Power says.
Jay Z, Roc-A-Fella Records Sued By Former Producer, Engineer Chauncey Mahan
Producer, engineer Chauncey Mahan says he's an owner of six Roc-A-Fella Records.
Meek Mill Threatened By Louie V Gutta; Meek Mill Responds
Meek Mill and Louie V Gutta exchange insults and taunts on Twitter.
Da Mafia 6ix's DJ Paul Announces "The Triple 6ix Massacre Tour"
Exclusive: DJ Paul also says that he and Da Mafia 6ix have other tours in the works.
Polo Grounds Music Enters Long-Term Extension With RCA Records
The partnership between Polo Grounds and RCA is the longest Hip Hop/urban music joint venture in RCA's history.
CIA Tweets About Tupac's Location
The official Twitter account of the CIA sent a tweet about the location of Tupac.
Meek Mill "Dreams Worth More Than Money" Release Date & Cover Art
The release date and album cover of Meek Mill's "Dreams Worth More Than Money" have been released.
Kendrick Lamar Sued For "Section.80" Track "Keisha's Song (Her Pain)"
Kendrick Lamar is facing a lawsuit from Woolfsongs Limited.
50 Cent Mocks Puff Daddy, Ciroc
50 Cent posts a clip on Instagram that refers to Ciroc as "Puffy Juice."
Hip Hop Singles Sales: Week Of 06/29/14
Iggy Azalea is on three of the Top 20 songs on this week's R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart.
Hip Hop Week In Review: The Most Popular Stories The Week Of 06/29/14
Floyd Maywather gets stiff-armed by Tiny, Game discusses G-Unit and Dizaster punches Math Hoffa.
Gucci Mane "Trap House Four" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Album Stream
Gucci Mane has released the 19-track "Trap House Four," which features Chief Keef and Young Scooter, among others.
Mya Refutes Jay Z Mistress Allegations
Mya responds to an Instagram post about her having an 11-year affair with Jay Z.
Iggy Azalea Addresses Rumored Nicki Minaj Rift
"If I had won the BET award," Iggy Azalea says on Instagram, "that would've been great but it wasn't my year and I don't mind - so you shouldn't either."
Russell Simmons On Cash Money Records: "The Best Company In The History Of Hip Hop"
Russell Simmons also says Cash Money Records declined Def Jam Recordings deal.
3rd Bass's Prime Minister Pete Nice Pleads Guilty To Tax Fraud
Prime Minister Pete Nice did not pay taxes in 2009, 2010 and 2011, the state of New York says.
Lupe Fiasco Discusses "Kick, Push" Backlash, How Lil Wayne Benefited From Song
Lupe Fiasco also explains why he will likely feature 11 songs on his forthcoming "Tetsuo & Youth" album.
