Will Smith and Nia Long share ESSENCE’s February cover during the early-1990s Fresh Prince of Bel-Air era. Smith’s move from chart-topping rap into television and Long’s emerging screen career made them recognizable faces of a new generation of Black entertainment. The issue’s relationship-focused cover captures the period’s mix of television, style and cultural conversation.

Issue / publication: ESSENCE, February 1993.

Condition: Pre-owned.

Visible cover wear: Pronounced vertical cover crease, spine rubbing and corner wear; mailing label remains near the lower left.

The photograph shows the actual copy offered. Interior pages and completeness have not been inspected. One copy available.