The Source Magazine - February 1999 - Issue #113 (The Power 30)

Money, Cash, Hustlers: Who Ran Hip-Hop in '98.

Released in February 1999 (Issue #113), this annual "Power 30" edition of The Source serves as a massive state-of-the-union for the hip-hop industry following one of its most dominant years. Featuring moguls Puffy and Russell Simmons alongside super-producer Timbaland on the cover, this issue breaks down the executives and artists who controlled the culture at the end of the decade.

This issue is an incredible historical wrap-up, featuring "The 1998 Hip-Hop Yearbook" which chronicles the massive breakout years of Jay-Z, DMX, Lauryn Hill, and Snoop Dogg, alongside a feature crowning Big Pun as "Crusher of the Year." (Bonus: The back cover features a classic 1999 vintage advertisement for Tommy Hilfiger's 'Tommy' fragrance).

Condition Disclosure (Please Read Carefully):

This is a raw, vintage reading copy. The magazine is 100% complete. The crisp white front cover presents beautifully but exhibits noticeable crinkling and wear along the top edge, as well as minor color-breaking stress ticks along the spine fold. The back cover is generally clean, showing standard edge wear and minor corner blunting. The spine shows standard reading stress ticks and light color rubbing. It has not been professionally graded. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.