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.
Tyga Removes Photograph In Studio With Kanye West From Instagram
Update: Tyga posts and then removes a photo of himself and Kanye West on Instagram.
Rihanna Reveals Arrival Of "Can't Remember To Forget" Shakira Song
Rihanna tweets about her "Can't Remember To Forget" song with Shakira.
DJ Premier Names Jakk Frost's "Beard Gang Initiation" The Best Song Of 2013
DJ Premier names his Top 20 Hip Hop Songs of 2013, which includes tracks from Pusha T and De La Soul.
Ice Cube Regrets Not Working More With Dr. Dre
Ice Cube also names a Public Enemy album his favorite Hip Hop album of all time.
Boi-1da Producing On Mobb Deep's "The Infamous Mobb Deep" Album
Drake producer Boi-1da says he is working with Havoc on beats for Mobb Deep's forthcoming "The Infamous Mobb Deep" set.
50 Cent Still Facing Sex Tape Lawsuit
A judge ruled that 50 Cent still faces charges of posting without permission a video online of one of Rick Ross's former girlfriends having sex.
Sales Of Eminem's "The Monster" Single With Rihanna Increase 123%
Eminem's "The Monster" single sells the most copies in one week since its November release.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Kayo Redd, Drake & Chrissy Lampkin Make Headlines
Waka Flocka Flame's brother Kayo Redd passes away, Drake big-ups Kendrick Lamar and Jim Jones fiance is arrested.
David Banner & 9th Wonder's "Be With You" Sparks Lawsuit
Ludacris and Marsha Ambrosius are also being sued by the producer and publisher of Tyrone Davis' "Be With Me."
Ab-Soul Says He Turned In Two Projects In 2013
Ab-Soul also tweets, "let's see where this year takes me."
Yelawolf Wrapping Up "LOVESTORY" Album & Prepping "BOXCHEVY #5" Single
Yelawolf also posts on Instagram that he'll be hiding a '67 Chevy on his next #slumericanscavengerhunt.
DMX Prays No One Gets Stabbed Or Shot At His Detroit Concert
DMX prays for the safety of his concertgoers prior to a recent show in Detroit.
Two Houston Women Accused Of Robbing Man Of His Jay Z Tickets & Running Him Over
Denitra Sherrelle Green and Cessica Desha Darden are accused of robbing a man for his Jay Z tickets and then running him over.
Andre 3000 Collaborates With Future On "Benz Bitch"
Producer Rico Wade says Future's "Benz Bitch" featuring Andre 3000 is slated for the singer-rapper's "Honest" album.
Justin Timberlake's "20/20 Experience" The Best-Selling Album Of 2013
Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" is the second-highest selling album of 2013, while Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" is the best-selling song of 2013.
M.I.A. Announces Departure From Jay Z's Roc Nation
M.I.A. Tweets that she's left Jay Z's Roc Nation and that she is looking for people to work with her in various capacities.
Onyx announces its forthcoming "#WAKEDAFUCUP" album, which is being produced by the SnowGoons.
Rappin' 4-Tay Blasts Drake Over Verse On YG's "Who Do You Love"
Rappin' 4-Tay tweets his disapproval of Drake's verse on YG's "Who Do You Love," which he says takes from his "Playaz Club" single.
Rapper E-9 Shot & Killed During New Jersey Barbershop Argument
E-9 had worked with Waka Flocka Flame and Jahlil Beats, among others.
Stat Quo Names Chance The Rapper His Favorite Emerging Artist Of 2013
Exclusive: Stat Quo says that Chance The Rapper reminds him of Kendrick Lamar.
King Los & Mark Battles "Broken Silence" Release Date, Cover Art, Download & Mixtape Stream
King Los and Mark Battles have released their collaborative "Broken Silence" mixtape, which features appearances from Wale and Dizzy Wright, among others.
