This week, Wale’s Attention Deficit finally dropped. And, looking back on the path that has led the D.C. rapper to becoming–arguably–the most fawned-over rapper of the year, it’s neat to see how this cover has followed Wale and played an integral part in his ascent. I decided to take a peak at URB’s cover-story on Wale that was in our 150th issue, just over two years ago; This was the first issue I interned on and so it holds a good chunk of sentimental value for me, just as I hope it does for Wale, as I believe it was also his first cover.

I was speaking to another URB-alumni who was actually interning on the set the day Wale and co-cover stars Justice, were being photographed. …