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What the Game’s Been Missing
After 10 months locked up as real-life state property, Beanie Sigel is
a free man. He’s got trials ahead,though, and while he was gone, his musical family splintered. There’s been a lot of speculation.
Find out where Mack’s head is at.
Love My Style
Cash Money’s youngest in charge is all grown up. The last Hot Boy left at the label, LIL WAYNE is shouldering a mighty responsibility. You know he won’t drop it—even if it’s hot.
The Day After
Issue 75
November 2005
Issue 75
Wanted
This Chicana is a rookie, but heavily requested. Open your eyes and see why.
Heard ‘Em Say
Murder accusations? Rap award show fiascoes? West Coast peace conferences? Beef with his old partner’s new protégé? Death Row CEO SUGE KNIGHT finally sits down to answer the tough questions the streets have been buzzing about.
Bottom of the Map
Yes, their sound is more A Tribe Called Quest than Petey Pablo. Still, North Carolina trio Little Brother are repping their hood to the fullest and giving the mainstream a much-needed taste of conscious rap with a boom bap.
I’m a King
With supergroup success and a knockout solo album under his belt, trapper-turned-rapper Young Jeezy is ascendant Dirty South royalty. But if you think the road to the throne is paved in gold, you got a lot to learn about the most motivated Boy N Da Hood. Thaaat’s right!
We Major
Issue 74
October 2005
Issue 74
Dear Summer
Summer is so hot in August—clothes are unnecessary. We’re talking about the temptress, not the temperature. Reach out and touch her.
Star In You
He’s put an entire state on his back, and his knees ain’t buckling. David Banner sheds blood, sweat and tears for the children of Mississippi—and the world. But he knows he needs a hit. Will all his hard work be rewarded?