The Archive1998 to ∞
Pound Magazine ran from 1998-2010, publishing 46 issues of hip-hop freshness, goodness, and madness.

Below is the complete archive listing. The links will be updated on an ad-hoc basis. Check back frequently.

October 2026: Issue 0 and Issue 1 files added


Pound Magazine Anthology - coming soon on Pack Press  





Issue
DateFeatures
Files
0
06.98Ghetto Concept, Turnstylez
1    12.99Rascalz, Chuck D, Tash, Ice-T
202.00
Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Del The Funky Homosapien
305.00Tony Touch, dead prez, Common, Orishas
407.00 Dilated Peoples, Rah Digga, Thirstin Howl III, Fat Lip
509.00Xzibit, Jeru, Wyclef, Beenie Man, Blackalicious 
612.00Mastermind, LL Cool J, Phife, MOP, Jill Scott, Canibus
7
03.01Talib Kweli, Guru, DJ Craze
8
06.01Kardinal Offishall, The Beatnuts, Checkmate
9
09.01Redman, Saukrates, KRS-One, Smut Peddlers, Beanie Sigel
10
12.01 Ghostface, Kool G. Rap, Nore
1103.02K-OS, Cee-Lo, GZA, Jeru, Boots Riley
12
05.02Cam’ron, Masta Ace, J-Live, Defari, Saul Williams, Eternia, Living Legends
13
08.02Slum Village, De La Soul, Nappy Roots, Rascalz, People Under The Stairs
14
10.02Xzibit, Swollen Members, Bishop Brigante, Freeway, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff
15
12.02 50 Cent, Beatnuts, King Jammy, RJD2
16
03.03Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Ricky Powell
17
05.03Big Black Lincoln, Keith Murray, Kay Slay, Whoo Kid, Prince Paul
18
07.03Crunk Issue: David Banner, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 
19
09.03Ludacris, Kanye West, MF DOOM, Empire, Hu$tlemann, Reign, Juice, Rikoshay, Kamau, Chuggo
2011.03dead prez, Tragedy Khadafi, Black Moon
2112.03Biz Markie, Westside Connection, Brother Ali, DJ Premier
2203.04Kanye West, Cee-Lo, Twista
2305.04Ghostface, K-OS, Murs, Dilated Peoples, 
2407.04The Beatnuts, Cormega, Beastie Boys, Devin The Dude, Diamond D, 
2509.04Shyne, J-Zone, Diplo, Kool Keith, 
2611.04Nas, De La Soul, Concise, John Legend
2703.0550 Cent, Paul Wall
2805.05Common, Madlib, Roots Manuva, Edan, Downbeat The Ruler
2908.05Kardinal Offishall, Jamel Shabazz, Nore, Art Issue
3011.04Kanye West, Pumpkinhead, Buck 65, A-Trak, Bun B, Tony Yayo, Moka Only
3112.05
Enter The Babylon System Special Issue, Ms. Dynamite, Klashnekoff, Wu-Tang Clan, Jellystone, Mayhem Morearty, Immortal Technique, Tech N9ne
3203.06J Dilla RIP, Apathy, Boots Riley, Moss, Talib Kweli, Theology 3, Cadence Weapon, M1
3306.06Mobb Deep, Ghostface, Shad, Juvenile, GLC, Raekwon, Saigon, 
3408.06The Roots, Lupe Fiasco, Rhymefest
3510.06K-OS, Ludacris, Too $hort, Kelis
3612.06The Clipse, Fat Joe, Percee P, Young Jeezy, Nas
3703.07The Slept-On Issue: Sean Price, Black Milk, Marco Polo, Pharoahe Monch
3806.07The Eff Your Street Credibility Issue: 50 Cent, Abdominal, Point Blank
3908.07The Blame Hip-Hop Issue: Common, T.I., KRS-One, Red 1, 
4012.07The Live Issue: Kanye West, hezekiah, Shad, 4th Pyramid, Chamillionare 
4103.08The MC Issue: Rakim, Guilty Simpson, Wale, Lupe Fiasco
4206.08The Hipster Issue: A-Trak, David Banner, Thunderheist, Kool Kids, N.E.R.D. 
4309.08The Art Issue: Q-Tip, Little X, Invincible
4411.08The Black President Issue: dead prez
4506.10The Re:Issue: J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy, Rich Kidd, Stalley
46--.--The White Issue (never published): Nas, Action Bronson, Myka Nine



1998 to ∞

Pound Magazine ran from 1998-2010, publishing 46 issues of hip-hop freshness, goodness, and madness. 

Below is the complete archive listing. The links will be updated on an ad-hoc basis. Check back frequently.

October 2026: Issue 0 and Issue 1 files added

Pound Magazine Anthology - coming soon on Pack Press Issue
Date    Features    Link
01998Ghetto Concept, Turnstylez
112.99Rascalz, Michie Mee, Chuck D, Tash, Ice-T
202.00Mos Def, Pharoahe Monch, Del The Funky Homosapien
305.00Tony Touch, dead prez, Common, Orishas
407.00Dilated Peoples, Rah Digga, Thirstin Howl III, Fat Lip
509.00Xzibit, Jeru, Wyclef, Beenie Man, Blackalicious 
612.00    Mastermind, LL Cool J, Phife, MOP, Jill Scott, Canibus
703.01Talib Kweli, Guru, DJ Craze
806.01Kardinal Offishall, The Beatnuts, Checkmate
909.01Redman, Saukrates, KRS-One, Smut Peddlers, Beanie Sigel
1012.01 Ghostface, Kool G. Rap, Nore
1103.02K-OS, Cee-Lo, GZA, Jeru, Boots Riley
1205.02Cam’ron, Masta Ace, J-Live, Defari, Saul Williams, Eternia, Living Legends
1308.02The 1st Annual Art Issue + Slum Village, De La Soul, Nappy Roots, Rascalz, People Under The Stairs
1410.02Xzibit, Swollen Members, Bishop Brigante, Freeway, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff
1512.02 50 Cent, Beatnuts, King Jammy, RJD2
1603.03Jay-Z, Gang Starr, Ricky Powell
1705.03Big Black Lincoln, Keith Murray, Kay Slay, Whoo Kid, Prince Paul
1807.03The 2nd Annual Art Issue + Crunk Issue: David Banner, Lil Jon, Ying Yang Twins 
1909.03Ludacris, Kanye West, MF DOOM, Empire, Hu$tlemann, Reign, Juice, Rikoshay, Kamau, Chuggo
2011.03dead prez, Tragedy Khadafi, Black Moon
2112.03Biz Markie, Westside Connection, Brother Ali, DJ Premier
2203.04Kanye West, Cee-Lo, Twista
2305.04Ghostface, K-OS, Murs, Dilated Peoples, 
2407.04The 3rd Annual Art Issue + The Beatnuts, Cormega, Beastie Boys, Devin The Dude, Diamond D, 
2509.04Shyne, J-Zone, Diplo, Kool Keith, 
2611.04Nas, De La Soul, Concise, John Legend
2703.0550 Cent, Paul Wall
2805.05Common, Madlib, Roots Manuva, Edan, Downbeat The Ruler
2908.05The 4th Annual Art Issue + Kardinal Offishall, Jamel Shabazz, Nore
3011.05Kanye West, Pumpkinhead, Buck 65, A-Trak, Bun B, Tony Yayo, Moka Only
3112.05Enter The Babylon System Special Issue, Ms. Dynamite, Klashnekoff, Wu-Tang Clan, Jellystone, Mayhem Morearty, Immortal Technique, Tech N9ne
3203.06J Dilla Memorial Issue, Apathy, Boots Riley, Moss, Talib Kweli, Theology 3, Cadence Weapon, M1
3306.06Mobb Deep, Ghostface, Shad, Juvenile, GLC, Raekwon, Saigon, 
3408.06The Roots, Lupe Fiasco, Rhymefest
3510.06K-OS, Ludacris, Too $hort, Kelis
3612.06The Clipse, Fat Joe, Percee P, Young Jeezy, Nas
3703.07The Slept-On Issue: Sean Price, Black Milk, Marco Polo, Pharoahe Monch
3806.07The Eff Your Street Credibility Issue: 50 Cent, Abdominal, Point Blank
3908.07The Blame Hip-Hop Issue: Common, T.I., KRS-One, Red 1, 
4012.07The Live Issue: Kanye West, hezekiah, Shad, 4th Pyramid, Chamillionare 
4103.08The MC Issue: Rakim, Guilty Simpson, Wale, Lupe Fiasco
42
06.08The Hipster Issue: A-Trak, David Banner, Thunderheist, Kool Kids, N.E.R.D. 
4309.08The Art Issue: Q-Tip, Little X, Invincible
4411.08The Black President Issue: dead prez
4506.10The Re:Issue: J.Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy, Rich Kidd, Stalley
46--.--The White Issue (never published): Nas, Action Bronson, Myka Nine