The Source chronicled hip-hop music, culture and politics through artist features, scene reporting, reviews and fashion.

About this issue and its era: Luther “Luke” Campbell appears beneath the Sex on the Beach headline, with a special report on graffiti, breakdancing and DJing also advertised. As a central figure in 2 Live Crew and Miami bass, Campbell helped make Southern club music and debates over explicit lyrics national subjects. This issue captures The Source balancing celebrity coverage with hip-hop’s foundational practices and wider cultural politics.

Issue: The Source, February 1996, No. 77. Physical vintage magazine; one copy available.

Visible cover condition: Visible spine and edge rubbing, handling creases and worn corners. The lower-left cover corner is creased.

Interior pages, inserts, posters and binding have not been inspected; no claim of completeness or a formal condition grade is made. Photograph shows the actual copy offered. The background has been removed, with artwork, labels, creases and wear preserved.