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 Announces "Triple 6ix Sinners Tour"
Exclusive: DJ Paul reveals the dates for the "Triple 6ix Sinners Tour," explains why this will not be like an average rap tour and discusses Lord Infamous.
Isaiah Rashad "Cilvia Demo" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Stream
UPDATE: Stream Isaiah Rashad's "Cilvia Demo" project.
Murs Signs With Tech N9ne's Strange Music
Murs and Tech N9ne announce on "Sway in the Morning" and in a video that Murs has signed with Strange Music.
Lord Jamar Lists What White Rappers Should Not Rap About
Exclusive: Lord Jamar also says he considers Macklemore Pop, not Hip Hop.
DMX Discusses Potential George Zimmerman Boxing Match
DMX says he's confident he can defeat George Zimmerman in a potential boxing match despite being outweighed by more than 40 pounds.
Nate Dogg's Son Naijiel Hale Gets Football Scholarship At University Of Washington
Nate Dogg's son Naijiel says that he's interested in studying music and business at the University of Washington.
Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell & Janelle Monae Among NBA All-Star 2014 Performers
The NBA All-Star 2014 Entertainment Series is being presented by Sean John at Macy's.
2 Chainz Partners With adidas For "2 Good to be T.R.U." Shoe
2 Chainz's adidas shoe features gold lace tips and a croc-embossed body, among other things.
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' Sales Of "Same Love" Spike 350% Post-Grammys
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis enjoy more than triple the sales of their oeSame Love single after the Grammys.
ScHoolboy Q Announces "Oxymoron World Tour"
ScHoolboy Q's "Oxymoron World Tour" will hit the United States and Europe.
Exclusive: Souls Of Mischief's "93 'Til Infinity" is being released in special edition packages via Get On Down.
Prince Po & Oh No "Animal Serum" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist & Spotify Album Stream
Update: Prince Po & Oh No's "Animal Serum" album, which features Pharoahe Monch and O.C. on "Smash," and includes the single "Toxic," is available for stream.
Kendrick Lamar Revisits Meeting Dr. Dre & Drake "Buried Alive" Collaboration
Kendrick Lamar recalls his first interaction with Dr. Dre and recording "Buried Alive" with Drake.
Alex da Kid Describes Kendrick Lamar & Imagine Dragons' Grammy Rehearsals
Alex da Kid recounts how Imagine Dragons and Kendrick Lamar prepared for their Grammy performance last month.
Maino "K.O.B." Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, Download & Mixtape Stream
Maino has released his "K.O.B." mixtape, which features production from Reefa and guest appearances from T.I. and French Montana, among others.
Dr. Dre Endorses S1 & J. Pinder In New Video
Dr. Dre provides a video testimony for DXnext alum J. Pinder and producer S1.
Chief Keef Sued For Allegedly Backing Out Of Cleveland Cancer Charity Concert
Chief Keef backed out of a charity concert hours before he was slated to appear, according to a lawsuit.
50 Cent's SMS Audio Partners With NASCAR's Swan Racing
50 Cent's SMS Audio will be an associate sponsor on Swang Racing's No. 26 and No. 30 Toyota Camrys during the 2014 and 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons.
George Zimmerman Wants Boxing Match With Kanye West
George Zimmerman says he wants to fight Kanye West because of his history of attacking "defenseless people."
T.I. Says "Kendrick Should Have Won" Rap Grammy Over Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
During his interview with T.I., DJ Whoo Kid says he's working on a Hustle Gang mixtape.
Top Dawg Announces Ab-Soul's "Black Lip Pastor"
TDE's boss tweets about Ab-Soul's "Black Lip Pastor."
