{"product_id":"rap-pages-magazine-november-1996-jay-z-cover","title":"Rap Pages Magazine - November 1996 - Jay-Z Cover (Reasonable Doubt Era)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Rookie Year of Hov.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in November 1996, this rare issue of Rap Pages captures Jay-Z just months after the release of his masterpiece debut, \u003cem\u003eReasonable Doubt\u003c\/em\u003e. Securing a cover feature on a Los Angeles-based publication during the height of the 1996 East Coast\/West Coast tension makes this an incredibly significant historical document.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe issue explores \"The Truth According to Jay-Z\" as he and Roc-A-Fella Records began their industry ascent. It also features a deep dive into Chuck D, Mystik Journeymen, and Whodini. Because Rap Pages had a significantly lower print run than its East Coast competitors, surviving copies of this 1996 Jay-Z cover are highly sought-after by hip-hop archivists. (Bonus: The back cover features a classic 1996 Menace \"Clothing With Attitude\" denim advertisement).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Disclosure (Please Read):\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a raw, vintage reading copy. The magazine is complete, but please be aware of its structural flaws before purchasing. The front cover presents beautifully overall but has a noticeable tear and missing chip of paper on the bottom left corner, directly below the barcode. There is also typical edge wear, spine color-rub, and surface handling wear consistent with the era's thinner paper stock. The back cover exhibits minor corner blunting. It has not been professionally graded. Please review all photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margin Call Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48361095790790,"sku":null,"price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8312\/2886\/files\/Rap_Pages_1996_November_1.png?v=1792347198","url":"https:\/\/margincallstudios.com\/products\/rap-pages-magazine-november-1996-jay-z-cover","provider":"Margin Call Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}