Prince (June/July 2016) Special Tribute Cover – The Source Magazine

The June/July 2016 edition of The Source features a special tribute cover honouring the life and legacy of Prince following his passing in April 2016.

Publication: The Source Magazine Date: June/July 2016

Country: United States Location: USA Section: Special Tribute Issue

THE STORY

The striking close-up portrait of Prince is presented as a commemorative cover, highlighting his immense influence on music, particularly in the hip-hop and R&B communities that The Source covers.

CONTEXT AND NOTES

This special tribute issue was released shortly after Prince’s death. The Source dedicated the cover to celebrating his groundbreaking career and cultural impact.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS 

Event: Commemorative magazine cover Era: 2016 (Posthumous tribute) Tone: Respectful, iconic Photography: Powerful close-up portrait of Prince

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

• Bold purple “THE SOURCE” logo with “Special Tribute Cover” banner

• Striking close-up portrait of Prince

• “Prince June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016” text

• Classic magazine tribute layout

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SOURCES

• The Source Magazine, June/July 2016

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