28 Def by Temptation
interview by Asondra R. Hunter
The members of the Def Squad are embattled, embittered, and one of them's incarcerated.
They're making mad moves, though, and carving their name in the hip-hop firmament.
34 Who's the Mack?
by Donna Powell
You walk in the club, you peep out the honey, and—she tells the bartender
to buy you a drink. Today's ladies ain't comin' with that weak shit, so be a
good bitch and go powder your nose.
46 Greyhound
fiction by T. Jean
All Shayla wanted was a comfortable seat, a little privacy, and a quiet seat
next to the bus bathroom door. Then came Sam, then came Shayla.
52 Three's Company
by Sammy Bass
How hard could it be? Just walk up to the finest girl you know and tell her
you'd like to get it on with her and her best friend. Better schedule an O.R.
for them to get that six-inch pump out of your ass, though.
66 Cold Warriors
fiction by Charles McKelvy
Son, if you wanna serve in this man's army, you're going to have to realize
that honor is pain, duty is pain, and love of your country is pain—even
when they leave you out in the cold. departments
11 The 411
entertainment news, buzz, and interviews
16 Body and Soul
virtues and vices
24 Ear to the Street
music reviews
44 Comic Relief
cartoons
56 Peep This
video reviews
74 The Sportin' Life
men at play
76 Did You Know ... ?
African American history
78 Hook-Up Alley
strictly personals
82 Sign Off
by Mark Miller
