Usher makes a splash on VIBE’s summer cover during the breakthrough My Way era. His blend of smooth R&B vocals, dance and pop appeal was helping establish him as a major star. Cover lines also spotlight Goodie Mob, Envy and Xscape, making this issue a snapshot of late-1990s R&B and Southern hip-hop.

Issue / publication: VIBE, June/July 1998.

Condition: Pre-owned.

Visible cover wear: Spine creases, edge and corner wear, light surface scuffing and handling bends.

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