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The Source Power 30 issue is here!

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Power is the capacity to bring about change; it takes many forms, stems from various sources and is measured in many different ways. In Hip-Hop, we have watched the power leaders shift from major record executives to branding and creative communities best able to leverage their products, services and talents in today’s new global, digital planet. What better way to celebrate Black Music month this year than to relaunch our marquee issue for the first time in two years?

Welcome to the New Era of the Power 30. Honoring the top 30 power players in Hip-Hop culture, business, politics, entertainment and lifestyle, the Power 30 celebrates and profiles those individuals who are the leaders and brandmakers in their respective fields over the 2008-2009 calendar year.

These are the movers and shakers of the global Hip-Hop community. Question is, will only the top-ranking money makers who have embraced the mogul mindset make the list? Or will the hit-makers and lifestyle trendsetters who are breaking the mold dominate this year? Can you guess the top 30 people who made it to the list? Cop the issue to find out!

On stands nationwide June 16th, 2009! And stay tuned for the special unveiling of the Power 30 website in just a few short days…

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MistyBlue
Jun 4, 2009 16:09

tell me, who is #2, since web says Jay is #1 . . . let me guess. . . . T.I.?

Shadow And Act
Jun 5, 2009 8:38

Lemme guess… Diddy, 50 Cent, Lil Wayne, will.i.am, Snoop Dogg, Kimora Lee, Dre, Eminem… Obama, maybe?

These
Jun 5, 2009 10:55

#2, let’s see? I’ll assume its someone right on Jigga’s coattails.

AL
Jun 5, 2009 10:56

its no surprise HOV tops this list,, there really aint nobody powerful than him in hip hop…..ROC is running this rap sh**t

mark
Jun 5, 2009 11:00

that cover is sick!!!

John
Jun 5, 2009 11:02

is the magazine currently out??? Looks cool…

MaybachMusic
Jun 5, 2009 11:06

Obama? wow

Getthebozack
Jun 5, 2009 11:25

I eagerly await in anticipation to see who’s #1.

Michael #2
Jun 5, 2009 11:35

nyc on top all day, looks like a sick issue

Kyle
Jun 5, 2009 11:36

that color scheme on the cover is crazy

Purple Stuff Lova!
Jun 5, 2009 11:37

Who is #2. I would suggest Bootsy Collins. He did about 1 and a half concerts last year, netting him a cool free lunch.

Nadia
Jun 5, 2009 11:38

if Jay-Z is #1, why isn’t he on the cover????

KC
Jun 5, 2009 12:32

The cover is looking hot. I’m feeling it.
But yeah, everybody already know who is on top and its Jay.
He’s taking his starus to the next level

MaybachMusic
Jun 5, 2009 14:23

co-sign

J.R.MIXSHOW
Jun 6, 2009 16:09

POE BOY MUSIC GROUP

H-Town Boy
Jun 12, 2009 10:31

Did Jay-Z do anything this year? Part ownership of Nets? I would expect that there is other NBA owners that make more than Jay. And Rocawear? I just don’t see how you can be considered #1 in hip-hop if you really ain’t doing hip-hop. I mean if it’s about other things lets put a real powerful person like Bill Gates, Oprah or the guy that owns Apple. I guarantee Ipods and Iphones have done more with hip-hop (and made more money too) than Jay has this year…