{"product_id":"the-source-magazine-july-1995-notorious-b-i-g-cover-king-of-new-york","title":"The Source Magazine - July 1995 - Issue #70 (Notorious B.I.G. King of New York Cover)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe King of New York Takes Over!\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReleased in July 1995 (Issue #70), this is arguably the most legendary and sought-after magazine cover in hip-hop history. Featuring the Notorious B.I.G. standing tall in front of the World Trade Center Twin Towers, this cover perfectly captures Biggie at the height of his Ready to Die dominance, right as the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry was reaching its boiling point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond the historic cover imagery, this issue is a dense time capsule of 1995 hip-hop culture. It features a deep-dive inside the Snoop Doggy Dogg murder trial, coverage of Freaknik '95, and features on Mad Lion, Showbiz \u0026amp; AG, and The Last Poets. (Bonus: The back cover features a vintage 1995 advertisement for Tommy Boy Gear).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Disclosure (Please Read Carefully):\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a raw, vintage reading copy. The magazine is 100% complete but exhibits significant cosmetic and structural wear typical of a heavily read 90s magazine. The front cover shows heavy color-breaking stress ticks, deep creasing along the spine fold, and edge wear. The back cover exhibits prominent surface yellowing\/discoloration, edge chipping, surface scuffing, and corner creasing. The spine is heavily worn. It has not been professionally graded. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing to ensure you are comfortable with the condition of this historic piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Margin Call Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48362857824454,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8312\/2886\/files\/Source_1995_July_1.png?v=1792369861","url":"https:\/\/margincallstudios.com\/products\/the-source-magazine-july-1995-notorious-b-i-g-cover-king-of-new-york","provider":"Margin Call Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}