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.
Jaron Young Surrenders To Police For Murder Of Wiz Khalifa's Uncle Imani Porter
Pennsylvania police say that Jaron Young will be tried as an adult with the murder of Imani Porter.
Rick Ross's "Mastermind" Album Being Mixed By Diddy
Rick Ross tweets that he was in the studio working with Diddy on his "Mastermind" album.
Jay Z & Beyonce Rent Out Miami Theme Park For Blue Ivy's Second Birthday
Jay Z and Beyonce reportedly rented out Miami's Jungle Island in order to celebrate Blue Ivy's birthday.
Madlib Says His Catalog Won't Get Exploited Like J Dilla's
Madlib also says that J Dilla and Common called him an alien.
Kendrick Lamar & Action Bronson Among Rappers Who Should Be In Movies
pepsi.com also lists Drake, Slug and Lupe Fiasco among the rappers on its "Rappers We'd Love To See on The Big Screen" article.
Yelawolf Wears Confederate Flag In Series Of Instagram Photos Now Removed From His Account
Yelawolf posts and then removes a series of photos of himself wearing and paying homage to the Confederate Flag.
OutKast Set To Headline Governors Ball
OutKast is slated to headline Governors Ball, marking the duo's first New York appearance in more than a decade.
DJ Drama Added To Atlantic Records' A&R Staff
DJ Drama's Atlanta studio will serve as the imprint's studio base.
Earl Sweatshirt Announces "Wearld Tour"
Earl Sweatshirt's "Wearld Tour" is scheduled to launch in Colorado before hitting Australia and England.
Tupac Shakur "Holler If Ya Hear Me" Musical Preparing For Broadway Debut
"Holler If Ya Hear Me," a play based on the music of Tupac Shakur, is preparing for a Broadway run.
Insane Clown Posse Files Lawsuit Against FBI & Justice Department For Harassment & Harm
Insane Clown Posse's Shaggy 2 Dope says that the group and its Juggalos are "not a gang. We're a family."
Pusha T Announces Canadian "MNIMN" Tour Dates
Pusha T is slated to perform in Canada in January and February on his "MNIMN Tour."
Childish Gambino Announces "The Deep Web Tour"
Childish Gambino is slated to start his "The Deep Web Tour" in London before hitting the United States.
Noah "40" Shebib Wasn't Comfortable Working On Aaliyah Album After Timbaland Talk
Noah "40" Shebib says that he was naive "to the politics surrounding Aaliyah's legacy."
Sage the Gemini's "Gas Pedal" Goes Platinum & "Red Nose" Goes Gold
Sage the Gemini is preparing for the release of his "Remember Me" album.
Kanye West Trying To Block Coinye West Currency Release
Lawyers for Kanye West have filed to block the release of the Coinye West on grounds of trademark infringement.
Billy Ray Cyrus Casting Models For "Achy Breaky Heart" Remix Video
Pop-Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is recording a Hip Hop Remix of his 1992 single "Achy Breaky Heart."
Dr. Dre, Game & Drake Among Rappers Who Gave Back In 2013
Snoop Dogg, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Wale are among the rappers noted for their charitable efforts in 2013.
Bang'Em Smurf Tweets "Rest In Piss" Regarding Mazaradi Fox
Exclusive: Bang'Em Smurf delivers an exclusive statement to HipHopDX after tweeting about Mazaradi Fox's murder.
Common Working On "Nobody Smiling" Album With No I.D.
Common calls his forthcoming "Nobody Smiling" album a "call to action."
Will Smith Pays Homage To James "Uncle Phil" Avery
Will Smith posts a tribute to James Avery on his Facebook account.
