Released in October 1997, Issue #97 of The Source captures Percy "Master P" Miller at the absolute pinnacle of his independent dominance. Just as No Limit Records was shifting the center of gravity in hip-hop from the coasts to the Deep South, this cover story breaks down the business acumen that built a $100 million empire.
Beyond the iconic No Limit tank chain on the cover, this time-capsule issue features deep-dive articles on Common's underground intellectualism, Salt-N-Pepa's industry struggles, and a massive "Ladies' Night" feature covering Lauryn Hill, Lil' Kim, Missy Elliott, and Foxy Brown. A foundational piece of 90s print media for any serious Southern rap archivist.
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This is a raw, vintage reading copy in "Very Good" condition. The magazine is 100% complete with no missing pages. Due to its age and the glossy black ink on the cover, it exhibits standard handling wear, including visible surface scuffing, minor corner blunting, and stress ticks along the spine. It has not been professionally graded. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.
