#wordup magazine
is an American weekly The magazine mostly covers information on mostly rap, Hip-hop and R&B music. Its main focus is African American teen singers, rappers, models, and prodigies. It was very popular in the 1980s until today The magazine comes out monthly and usually has many posters and contests for fans of famous “To Die For” celebrities. The rapper Notorious B.I.G. referenced the magazine in his song “Juicy”. He opens with the line “It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine”. He then refers to a specific photo appearing in the magazine portraying Salt N Pepa up in a limousine with Heavy D This lyric of “It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine” also appears in Biggie’s verse in Jay-Z’s song, “A Dream”.This entertainment magazine or journal–related contains fashion and beauty tips, entertainment news, dating advice, political coverage, health tips, and diet guides, in addition to covering events such as fashion shows. The cover photo usually corresponds to the focus of the main story. Some examples of cover stories might be a celebrity’s recognition of the achievements of a notable African American. Many issues are given coverage to show the African-American community that if they want to reach a goal, they have to be willing to work for it. Wordup! Magazine is apart of our Black History.
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