The Source Magazine - January 2000 - Issue #124 (Jay-Z / Year 2G Cover)

More Than Just the Millions: Inside the Madness of Year 2G.

Released in January 2000 (Issue #124), this massive 224-page millennium edition of The Source features Brooklyn icon Jay-Z on the cover. Dropping right alongside the release of his multi-platinum Vol. 3... Life and Times of S. Carter, this cover story captures Hov as he fully cemented his status as the premier solo artist in hip-hop.

This issue is a dense Y2K time capsule, packed with pivotal industry moments. It features an in-depth look at The LOX's transition away from Bad Boy to join the Ruff Ryders, a check-in with Kurupt and DMX, and the official publication review of Dr. Dre's masterpiece, 2001. (Bonus: The back cover features a vintage Y2K advertisement for Nike Chamois Fleece).

Condition Disclosure (Please Read Carefully):

This is a raw, vintage reading copy. As a massive 224-page millennium edition, this magazine features a thick, square-bound spine rather than standard staples. The magazine is 100% complete. The front cover presents well but exhibits surface scuffing and minor edge wear. The white back cover exhibits noticeable cosmetic flaws, including brown staining/abrasion marks on the left side and crinkling along the top edge. The square-bound spine is intact and readable, showing standard corner bumping and reading wear. It has not been professionally graded. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.