November 2005

COVER STORY

What the Game’s Been Missing

One bid ended, another may begin soon. But for now Beanie Sigel is a free man ready to make sense of the dismantling of his musical home.

FEATURES

That’s How Ya Feel

Yeah, Terrence Howard did his thing, but this ain’t a movie, dawg! Paul & Juicy rule Memphis, Ten-a-K! Buck you, haters!

Get It All Together

Swishahouse is running this H-Town rap shit for now, but don’t think Chamillionaire ain’t gonna get his shine on. Get ya mind correct!

Full Time

Andre 3000 can stay shooting flicks. His OutKast partner, Big Boi, is poised to earn his CEO stripes. Purple Ribbon is in the building!

Bring Me Down

He’s had a hard-knock life inside and outside of the music biz. Still stronger than a guerrilla, Killer Mike remains focused on fulfilling his destiny.

Crossroads

His last album flopped, and Bubba Sparxxx must start from scratch. Still, our money’s on the second-best White MC in the game. Don’t count this country cracker out!

It Is What It Is

They’re the Southern rap group the world should be bumping in their boom boxes. XXL likes Dirty—y’all should, too.

Love My Style

Before the tragedy that engulfed his city, Lil Wayne was cocky and confident that the rap audience was gonna give him his dues. Just like the Birdman did!

DEPARTMENTS

EDITORIAL

Yellow Nigga rants and raves.

FIRST OF THE MONTH

The Game don’t wait.

360

Hurricane Katrina destroys a hip-hop landmark.
8Ball David Banner
Truth Juelz Santana
Hip-Hop Junkies Adam Levine
Move the Crowd Black August in NYC

SHOW & PROVE

Bleu Da Vinci
Keak Da Sneak
Big Mike
Partners-N-Crime
Hush

EYE CANDY

Clayanna, diamond in the rough. [online]

THE SHOW

The hottest winter wear out there
How We Do
Get chopped and screwed.
Flow Get a grip
Walk This WayWaterproof
Games People Play Blitz: The League, L.A. Rush
Full ClipDVD reviews to swear by
Reign of the Tech
Take these accessories with you.

CRITICAL BEATDOWN

The Jump Off Lil’ Kim
Classic Material 8Ball & MJG
Train of Thought Obie Trice
Official Bootlegs The Game
Ill Techniques DJ Excel
Spin Cycle
Production Credit LT Moe
Chairman’s Choice CunninLynguists

XXIT

Let’s rebuild N’awlins.