The end of the year spectacular with The Source features two covers with very deserving artists; Rick Ross (donned in a Big Bird-like attire) and Big Sean. If any two artists worked hard, it’s them. This is Big Sean’s first major cover too. Rozay’s story written by Kim Osorio and Sean’s by Kazeem Famuyide. Below is a [...]
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RESPECT’s latest cover couldn’t have came at a better time. It’s really a Cole world across the world. I’m surprised he didn’t get a cover already. Oh well, RESPECT wins. I’m interested in reading about the Rap Heavyweights listed on the cover a lot. Thanks, YN. Previously: Video: J. Cole Performs At Shepherd’s Bush In [...]
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Feeling blue? Well, so is Drizzy Drake on the latest issue of Complex magazine. This issue covers a lot of things ranging from Drake’s rise to fame to being criticized by the public. Read the full story over here. Pre-order Take Care and pick up this issue on news stands soon. “They nitpick at everything,” [...]
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It was only right for Drizzy to cover The Source‘s 14th annual Power 30 issue. The story is handled by Kim Osorio, who used to be Editor-In-Chief of The Source. This is going to be an interesting issue because, not only is the Drake feature going to be good, they rank the Digital 30 of [...]
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Twenty years in the game this year and Nasir Jones is still one of the illest MCs still hitting the booth. To commemorate this achievement, he gets the November cover for XXL. In a bizarre twist of things, Tyler, The Creator is the person who gets the opportunity to interview Nas. I can’t say I like [...]
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Well, it looks like another cover for the Boss and his minions. They did something similar to this in Vibe magazine back in June. *shrugs* I’m sure it’ll be a good read regardless. I wish the other members of MMG would at least get some shine off this too. Other articles/interviews include DMX, Birdman, Prodigy, [...]
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Young Jeezy is starting to get a buzz going for TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition, due out on September 20. For this month’s Source cover, you’ll read about Jeezy’s hiatus, the American street youth, rap rivalry and more. Grab this issue on news stands August 23. Are you aware that your fans are demanding a classic [...]
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Tupac is indeed back…to the cover of XXL magazine. In this tribute issue, you’ll read interviews from Tupac’s biological father, his ex-wife, The Outlawz and Pac’s first manager. Interesting to get this one. I’m excited to read what they have to say plus all the other things they include. You can pick it up on [...]
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It’s lil Tunechi! In my best Rock impression, he’s finally returned to the XXL cover to talk about the topics we all want to know about. Will Tha Carter IV possibly be his last album? Why won’t he ever record with Justin Bieber? Many more interesting things asked by Shaheem Reid. The issue goes on [...]
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YN goes three for three on his RESPECT magazines. Eminem and Royce are the subject to a lot of talk with Hell: The Sequel hitting shelves on June 14. The timing couldn’t have been better. In addition, the other articles look really interesting too. I know Killer Mike has a lot to say. This goes [...]
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