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.
Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Slaughterhouse Among BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher Participants
Other cypher participants for the BET Hip Hop Awards reportedly include ScHoolboy Q, Action Bronson and Lil' Kim.
Snoop Dogg Releases Tha Broadus Boyz "Royal Fam" Album With His Sons
Snoop Dogg and his sons Spanky Danky and Dirty D have formed Tha Broadus Boyz and have released the "Royal Fam" LP, which is available as a stream.
DJ Paul Announces Da Mafia 6ix Album Info
DJ Paul provides information on the forthcoming Da Mafia 6ix album via his Twitter account.
Skeme "Bare With Me" Cover Art, Tracklisting, Download & Stream
Skeme releases the "Bare With Me" mixtape, which features Game and TeeFlii on "Poor Money."
DMX Tells Dr. Phil "I Wouldn't Redo Anything"
UPDATE: DMX appears on Dr. Phil's talk show and explains why he is more than $1 million behind in child support payments. Full video released.
Souls Of Mischief's "93 'Til Infinity" To Arrive In 20th Anniversary Deluxe Reissue Editions
Exclusive: Get On Down Records is scheduled to release two-CD and two-LP deluxe reissue editions of Souls Of Mischief's "93 'Til Infinity" album.
Diddy, Jay Z, Dr. Dre Top Forbes' Cash Kings 2013 List
Nicki Minaj remains the only female on Forbes' Cash Kings 2013: The World's 20 Highest-Paid Hip-Hop Artists, which also includes Dr. Dre and Birdman.
Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Isaiah Rashad
Isaiah Rashad joins Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and SZA on the TDE roster.
DMX Says He Has $50 To His Name
In court filings for his bankruptcy case, DMX says that he has no money in the bank.
YMCMB's Mack Maine Charged With Sexual Battery, Turns Himself In
UPDATE: YMCMB's Mack Maine has turned himself in. He faces two felony criminal charges after allegedly groping a female fan on Lil Wayne's tour bus before punching her friend in the face, according to reports.
Eminem's Childhood Home For Sale
Eminem's childhood home, featured on the cover of his "The Marshall Mathers LP," is available for purchase.
Eminem, 50 Cent, Kanye West, Lil Wayne Albums To Be Reissued
Universal Music's "Respect The Classics" campaign continues with the rerelease of 50 Cent's "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'" and DMX's "It's Dark And Hell Is Hot," among others.
Kendrick Lamar, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown Lead 2013 Soul Train Awards Nominations
Kendrick Lamar earns six nominations for the 2013 Soul Train Awards. Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown, Miguel, Robin Thicke, Chris Brown and Tamar Braxton each earned five nominations.
Madchild & Slaine Announce Supreme Villain Album
Exclusive: Madchild and Slaine are partnering on the forthcoming Supreme Villain group album, one of the first projects from the relaunch of Battle Axe Records.
Rick Ross Announces "Mastermind Tour"
Rick Ross will be performing on the "Mastermind Tour" with 1500 Or Nothin' as his backing band.
DMX Explains His Detroit Hotel Streaking Incident
DMX tells TMZ why he went streaking in a Detroit hotel hallway last month.
Gucci Mane Arrested After Threatening Police
Gucci Mane was arrested this morning for "cursing and threatening" police in Atlanta.
Ice Cube, N.W.A, Eazy-E And EPMD Albums Re-Released As Part Of "Respect The Classics" Campaign
Albums from DMX, Gang Starr, Onyx, Public Enemy and Slick Rick will also be released as part of the initiative from Universal Music Enterprises.
Mister Cee Admits To Engaging In Transsexual Sex Acts
A day after resigning from New York radio station Hot 97, Mister Cee returned to the station to discuss his resignation. He also admitted to getting fellatio from men.
Judge Orders Chief Keef's Arrest After Rapper Misses Child Support Hearing
A judge has ordered police to arrest Chief Keef after the Chicago, Illinois rapper missed a child support hearing.
Mister Cee Resigns From New York Radio Station Hot 97
Mister Cee resigns from New York radio station Hot 97 after 20 years on the air. The deejay has been arrested in the last few years for either soliciting sex or participating in sexual acts with men.
