Vibe

Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine that was established by the famous producer Quincy Jones. It primarily highlights R&B and hip-hop artists, as well as actors and other entertainers. After ceasing production in the summer of 2009, Vibe was acquired by InterMedia Partners, a private equity investment firm. The magazine is now published twice a month and features double covers, alongside a stronger online presence. Its main audience consists of young, urban enthusiasts of hip-hop culture. In 2014, Vibe transitioned to an exclusively online format.

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#52153

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#15446

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#164

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Rhymefest Explains Why He Wasn’t Offended When Eminem Called Him The N-Word During Rap Battle

17 hours ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Chicago MC Rhymefest recently recalled going toe-to-toe against Eminem in a rap battle before either one of them made it big, claiming that Em called him the N-Word in the heat of battle, but that he never took offense. The two wordsmiths battled each other in Cincinnati during 1998 Scribble Jam, with Rhymefest calling it the “biggest battle in the midwest” and one of the biggest battle rap platforms in the country.
Tina Knowles Details Ex Mathew Knowles’ Cheating, Discovery He Had A Child Outside Of Their Marriage

19 hours ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Tina Knowles details her life story in new autobiography Matriarch, including how she coped with her ex-husband, Mathew Knowles, cheating throughout their marriage and eventually fathering a child while they were still wed. Married in 1980, Tina first saw signs of trouble early within their relationship, writing, “There were already problems in our marriage that first year.
Claressa Shields Vs. Tesehki: Feud Between Boxer And Reality Star, Explained

21 hours ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Challenging The ‘Baddies’ And Their Fans The issue began with fans of Tesheki tagging Shields on social media asserting the reality star could beat the boxer in a fight, a notion the champ found laughable. “These girls’ fans will come on here and say, ‘Tesheki will do this to you’ or ‘Ivory will beat you up,’…I be like, ‘Ya’ll got to be some damn fools.
Mo’Nique Warns Shannon Sharpe To Stay Away From “Young Bi*ches” In Resurfaced Clip Amid Lawsuit

1 day ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Shannon Sharpe‘s decision to date a woman over 30 years his junior has come back to bite him, according to fans of Mo’Nique, who’ve shared a resurfaced clip from their 2024 Club Shay Shay interview where she warns him about dating “young bi*ches.” The clip went viral — again — after it was revealed that Sharpe’s current sexual assault accuser met the former NFL star, 56, in 2023 at the age of 22.
Ye Claims Playboy Magazines Were Within Kids’ Reach “Like Candy” At Kylie Jenner’s Home

1 day ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, continues to question why his famous peers refuse to assist him in gaining custody of his four children with ex-wife Kim Kardashian. His latest rant finds him name dropping JAY-Z and Beyoncé — again — as well as Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Elon Musk, and Pres. Donald Trump. “Why are you all watching and letting Kim take my kids from me in real time,” Ye questioned via X. “Yall wanna say I’m acting out cause of things in my childhood, But I don’t get to be a dad.
Denzel Washington, Kandi Burruss, And More Attend The Entertainment Community Fund 2025 Gala

1 day ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Broadway‘s brightest stars showed up in droves Monday (April 21) for the Entertainment Community Fund 2025 Gala in New York City. Honoree and Othello star Denzel Washington and producers Kandi Burruss and Brian Anthony Moreland were sure to show up and represent the record-breaking play, as well as Washington’s good friend and longtime collaborator, Spike Lee.
2 Chainz's 9-Year-Old Son Is Ready To Hit The Strip Club

1 day ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

He get it from his daddy. “I Luv Dem Strippers” rapper 2 Chainz and son Halo have gone viral based on a clip from their Me & Halo Podcast, where the 9-year-old suggests they hit up a strip club in celebration of the show’s upcoming 30th episode.
Ice Cube Acknowledges Late ‘Friday’ Stars As Franchise Moves Forward

1 day ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Rapper and film producer Ice Cube has confirmed the return of the Friday movie franchise with its upcoming final installment, Last Friday. Following the reveal, many wondered if the film series would have the same magic due to the absence of fan favorite characters, as several of the film’s stars have passed away over the years.
Cornell University Faces Backlash For Booking Kehlani Due To Pro-Palestinian Views

2 days ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Cornell University is facing backlash from those who take issue with singer Kehlani‘s political leanings, as the Bay Area native has been booked to perform at the school’s Slope Day, an end-of-year celebratory concert set to be held on May 7.
Tech N9ne Recalls “Dark” Story Of Sleeping With Seventh Grade Teacher He Was “In Love” With

2 days ago | vibe.com | Jessica Bennett

Respected MC Tech N9ne recently shared a “dark” story from his past, revealing that he slept with a 21-year-old teacher when he was in 7th grade, making him around 12 years old. The Like I Ain’t wordsmith born Aaron Yates recalled the jr. high experience while on the Dumb Blonde podcast. The rapper detailed that the young teacher took interest in him after he showed her a photo of his dad in his cop uniform.