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Cover Story

"Man Up"

What a year it’s been for THE GAME. He’s feuded with family, friends and business associates, fought depression and changed labels. Now it’s time for his sophomore LP, and rap fans can’t wait to see how it all unfolds.

Features

"Addicted To the Life"

His everyday hustle paid off with a debut album that topped the pop charts. Miami’s got a new boss, and his name is RICK ROSS.

"Tell It Like It Is"

So far KHIA’S second album has generated more buzz than sales. The Thug Misses isn’t worried about her numbers, though, ’cause she’s got some lady MCs to handle first.

"We Rollin’"

Everyone’s got a video camera and is making their own rap documentaries nowadays—us included. Paying homage to the hood, we give you 20 CLASSIC STREET DVD MOMENTS.

"Then And Now"

He’s been heavy on the Houston rap scene for years but didn’t get much national exposure during the recent H-Town explosion. Could it finally be LIL’ KEKE’S time to shine?

"Take It There"

Trying to make its way in the hip-hop industry for years, BLACK HAND ENTERTAINMENT has struggled to break through. But with two promising artists on its roster, things could change for the Queens outfit.

Departments

EDITORIAL

Yellow Nigga rants and raves.

FIRST OF THE MONTH

Y’all are real opinionated when it comes to 50 Cent.

360

Foxy intervention

8BALL

Gillie Da Kid

THE TRUTH

Beanie Sigel

HIP-HOP JUNKIES

Charlie Murphy

MOVE THE CROWD

Young Jeezy heats up North Cakalacka.

SHOW & PROVE

Jibbs
Big Rich
Triple J
Juice
Willie the Kid

EYE CANDY

A true Angel.

THE SHOW

Sweaters for when it’s bleedin’ outside


HOW WE DO

Make your own street DVD.

FASHION

Fall’s most stylish leathers

FLOW

Our favorite new sweaters

WALK THIS WAY

Classic hip-hop boots

FREESTYLE

Chevy ridin’ high

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY

Farewell, Just

FULL CLIP

DVD reviews to swear by

Critical Beatdown


THE JUMP OFF

The Clipse

CLASSIC MATERIAL

DJ Quik

TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Saigon

OFFICIAL BOOTLEGS

Young Buck

ILL TECHNIQUES

K-Salaam

PRODUCTION CREDIT

D-Roc

BLOCK MUSIC

CHAIRMAN'S CHOICE

Sadat X

XXIT

Checkmate

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