Players Vol. 25 # 11

26 How's It Goin' Down?
Interview by Asondra Hunter
There were times DMX wasn't sure if he'd ever be able to share all he'd been through with the world. Now it's no secret—his bark is much worse than suckers who bite.
32 Black Russians
by W.B. Thompson
Bet you didn't know there was a small but burgeoning population of blacks in suddenly democratic Russia. And Like it or not, the images our children see ever since the Iron Curtain was drawn, they've been adjusting their eyes to the light.
46 Jewels of the Nile
by Ron Chepesiuk
Looking for the next blue-chip NCAA prospect? Before you give up, you might want to take peek across the pond to Africa, where a tumultuous way of life has created an athletic gold mine.
50 Boyz in the 'Wood
by Gil Robertson
Like it or not, the images our children see on-screen shape the self-esteem they have tomorrow. A quick look at what some of today's black actors think about the shape of things to come.
66 Zel's Honeywood
A first-ever glimpse at the brand-new Players/Vivid feature, starring Heather Hunter
DEPARTMENTS
11 The 411
Entertainment news, buzz,
and interviews
16 Ear to the Street
Music reviews
44 Comic Relief
Cartoons
56 Peep This
Video reviews
76 Eyes on the Prize
Pillars in the black community
78 Hook-Up Alley
Strictly personals
82 Sign Off
by Mark Miller
GIRLS
20 Raven photographed by Falcon Foto
36 Montana photographed by Laurien
60 Diamond photographed by Falcon Foto