To celebrate 50 years of hip-hop this issue is dedicated to the genre with a stunning cover featuring the Notorious B.I.G. The cover image was taken by renowned photographer B+ who captures Biggie at a unique time and the cover article is written by Michael A. Gonzales.

The issue features articles and insight from Notorious B.I.G., Super Cat, Blackalicious, Yo-Yo, Rap Zines, Grand Master Flowers, B+, Sue Kwon, Lady B, Schoolly D, Mike, T. Eric Monroe and much more.