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.
Kanye West Says The Paparazzi Set Him Up
Kanye West says he was set up by the paparazzi member who filed a lawsuit against him after a July 19 altercation at Los Angeles International Airport.
Game Disses 50 Cent On "OKE" Bonus Track "Hollywood"
Game says he will not reunite with 50 Cent on "Hollywood," a bonus track from "OKE" that also features Scarface.
Eminem's "Berzerk" Certified Platinum
Eminem's "Berzerk," the first single from his forthcoming "The Marshall Mathers LP 2," has been certified platinum.
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Announce "20th Anniversary Mecca And The Soul Brother Tour" Dates
Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth are slated to embark upon a 25-city tour throughout the United States and Canada in celebration of their "Mecca And The Soul Brother" album.
SZA Co-Directs Her "Teen Spirit" Video
SZA says she co-directed her "Teen Spirit" video in order to "live and die by my own decisions."
T.I., Twista, Too Short, R. Kelly Slated To Appear On Lady Gaga's "ARTPOP" Album
Lady Gaga's forthcoming "ARTPOP" album is slated to feature Rap and R&B acts T.I., Twista, Too Short and R. Kelly.
Deniro Farrar Signs To VICE/Warner Bros. Records
Deniro Farrar is preparing for the release of his first official EP.
Lauryn Hill Writes "Letter of Recognition" To Fans
In her letter, Lauryn Hill thanks people who supported her during her recent incarceration on tax charges.
Kanye West To Appear On "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Jimmy Kimmel tweeted that Kanye West will appear on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Nelly Says He Shouldn't Pay Taxes During Government Shutdown
Nelly says that since the taxes are supposed to pay for the government, which is shut down, that he shouldn't have to pay taxes while the government remains shut down.
Nipsey Hussle "Crenshaw" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklisting, Stream
UPDATE: Nipsey Hussle releases the tracklisting to his forthcoming "Crenshaw" project with DJ Drama.
DJ Premier Producing Nas' Post-Def Jam Album
DJ Premier says that he and Nas will do an album together once Nas' contract with Def Jam runs out.
Jim Jones Laughs At Government Shutdown
After being released from police custody following his DUI charge last week, Jim Jones makes fun of the government shutdown.
Waka Flocka "From Roaches To Rollies" Cover Art, Tracklisting, Download & Stream
Waka Flocka has released the 15-track "From Roaches To Rollies" mixtape, which includes the Gucci Mane diss "Ice Cream Cone."
Exclusive: Trademark Da Skydiver's "Flamingo Barnes 2: Mingo Royale" features the single "Rite Nah" with Dizzy Wright. Domo Genesis, Smoke DZA and Fiend are also slated to appear on the LP.
Aspiring Rapper Jay Meezee In Coma After Being Run Over
Jay Meezee is in a medically-induced coma with crushed legs and extensive internal injuries after being run over by an SUV in New York.
Jay Z's Roc Nation Signs Steven Spielberg's Children
Theo and Sasha Spielberg are DJs who record under the name Wardell.
Big Boi's Wife Files For Divorce
Sherlita M. Patton has filed for divorce from OutKast rapper Big Boi.
Cam'ron "Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1" Mixtape Cover Art, Release Date, Stream
UPDATE: Cam'Ron's "Ghetto Heaven Vol. 1" is available for streaming.
Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" Projected To Sell More Than 650,000 Copies In First Week
Drake's "Nothing Was The Same" is expected to sell between 660,000 and 670,000 copies its first week in stores, which would make it the second-largest one-week sales figure of the year.
Azizi Gibson, Deniro Farrar Featured On "A3C Volume 3"
"A3C Volume 3" features more than 50 artists, including Cam Meekins, Black Dave, Alex Wiley, Ken Rebel, Azizi Gibson, Hardo, Devin Miles, Earlly Mac and G.o.D. Jewels, among others.
