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A Look Back at VIBE’s Oral History of a King and a Prince

In celebration of Prince's birthday, we've included new and unpublished testimonies from former bandmates, collaborators, and friends

Editorial

The (Maybe?) Top 10 Prince Songs

Questlove boils down the best songs by The Purple One

Editorial

20 Questions: The Summer 2026 Edition

Keepin' it real (and rhetorical) with this classic 'VIBE' column and reader-favorite

Editorial

The Wayans Way

Kim, Shawn, and Marlon Wayans talk family, freedom, and bringing 'Scary Movie' back  

Music News

New Music Friday: 30 Hip-Hop and R&B Releases You Need On Your Playlist

Vybz Kartel, Shaboozey, Steve Lacy, Vince Staples, Lizzo, Tierra Whack, Kelela, FLO, and more acts unveil new material

Fashion

The Evolution of the It Bag

How Black designers are leading the way on the statement handbags and totes of today

Editorial

Lil Novi Talks Working With North West, Dodging Hip-Hop “Nepo Baby” Labels, Lil Wayne, and How They’re Different

The 16-year-old artist looks to sidestep assumptions and his famous father's shadow while using his music to carve his own legacy

Editorial

DJ Screw’s Sound Shaped Hip-Hop Hits In The Digital Era. Now, His Music Is Finally Heading To DSPs

The estate of the chopped-and-screwed pioneer will release four volumes of the DJ Screw Originals this month

Entertainment

Culture Creators To Honor Druski, Janelle James, Jermaine Dupri, And More At Annual Awards Brunch

Founder Joi Brown returns to The Beverly Hilton on June 26 with the 10th Annual Leaders & Innovators Awards Brunch, the launch of the Creator Fund, and The Next 10