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How one of the most iconic photos in hip-hop came together
Nearly 25 years ago, XXL Magazine captured history -- bringing together 177 of the greatest artists in hip-hop music for a cover. Sheena Lester, editor-in-chief of the magazine at the time, joins CBS News to share how the photo shoot came to be.
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