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.
RapGenius.com Among Sites Targeted Over Use Of Lyrics
The National Music Publishers Association has sent take-down notices to 50 lyrics sites, including Rap Genius.
Dee-1 Added To Lupe Fiasco's "Tetsuo & Youth Preview Tour"
Dee-1 joins The Boy Illinois and Stalley on Lupe Fiasco's "Tetsuo & Youth Preview Tour," which is underway.
Eminem Wins "Global Icon" Award At 2013 MTV EMA Music Awards
Eminem also wins in the Hip Hop category at the 2013 MTV EMA Music Awards.
Eminem Sets Billboard Record For A Solo Act
Four songs from "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" are among the Top 20 songs of the Hot 100 this week, all of which feature Eminem as the lead artist.
Ice Cube Says Eminem Is A True B-Boy
Ice Cube says that Eminem is in the rap game for the respect, not the fringe benefits.
The Hip Hop Week In Review: Eminem, Lord Jamar & ScHoolboy Q Make Headlines
Eminem's album stream goes berzerk, Lord Jamar and Yelawolf trade verbal blows and ScHoolboy Q blasts XXL.
Marco Polo Explains Reuniting Organized Konfusion For "PA 2: The Director's Cut"
Marco Polo also details the making of his "PA 2: The Director's Cut" tribute to the late rapper Guru.
Chief Keef To Feed & Groom Horses For Community Service
Chief Keef is slated to feed, groom and clean up after horses while at a Chicago area equestrian center carrying out his community service.
ScHoolboy Q Names Nas His Favorite Rapper, Jay Z The Best
ScHoolboy Q explains why his favorite rappers are from the East Coast. The TDE names Mobb Deep and The Notorious B.I.G. as some of his main influences.
Chief Keef Sentenced To Drug Treatment Program
Chief Keef has been ordered to a 90-day residential drug treatment program after failing two drug tests.
Jay Z Sued Over "Run This Town" Single
Jay Z is being sued for his oeRun This Town single, which illegally sampled Eddie Bo(TM)s oeHook & Sling single, a lawsuit says.
Kanye West Pleads Not Guilty In LAX Assault Case
Kanye West's lawyer entered a not guilty plea in court for the rapper.
ScHoolboy Q Calls XXL Black Hippy Cover Disrespectful
ScHoolboy Q says being labeled as "Kendrick Lamar & Black Hippy" on the cover of XXL was not what they signed up for.
Bun B Talks Upholding UGK's Legacy In His Travels, Teachings & Relationships
Exclusive: Bun B backs up his claim as "The best that ever did it" and why his new food blog and coloring book fit in perfectly with the rest of his catalogue.
J. Period Uses Eminem's "'Till I Collapse" On Brooklyn Nets Opening Theme
J. Period works on the Brooklyn Nets Opening Theme for the second consecutive year.
Scott Storch Says Lil' Kim Still Looks "Cool" After Plastic Surgery
Scott Storch says he has no opinion about Lil' Kim's plastic surgeries.
Tech N9ne Criticizes Public Schools On "Therapy" EP
Exclusive: Tech N9ne says that he had to get the song "Public School" from his "Therapy" EP out of him because "education is the key to everything."
Buckshot Was Shocked Eminem Remade "I Got Cha Opin" On "Don't Front"
Exclusive: Buckshot says that Eminem was in the zone when he recorded "Don't Front," a remake of Black Moon's "I Got Cha Opin."
C-Bo, Spice 1 Featured On "Murder Master Music Show Mixtape Vol. 1"
Exclusive: Prezident Bejda, who compiled the "Murder Master Music Show Mixtape Vol. 1," explains the mission of his mixtape and online radio show.
Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Rick Ross Performing At Power 106's "Cali Christmas"
Kid Ink, B.o.B., 2 Chainz and ScHoolboy Q are also slated to perform at Los Angeles Radio station Power 106's annual "Cali Christmas" concert.
Eminem Says Kendrick Lamar Is Incredible
On the eve of "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," Eminem says he's enjoyed the impact Kendrick Lamar has made during the last couple years.
