VIBE is relaunching print editions after more than a decade away

VIBE print magazine relaunch is finally happening

VIBE magazine, the publication founded by Quincy Jones, is returning to print after more than a decade away from newsstands. According to Rolling Stone, the first new print issue is scheduled to drop on June 2, marking a significant moment for a title that helped define the sound and culture of an era.

Why it matters

VIBE was one of the defining voices in hip-hop and R&B journalism during its original run. Its return to print arrives at a time when several legacy music titles have doubled down on digital-only strategies, making this move something of a counterintuitive bet on physical media. Whether that bet pays off will depend heavily on how the new editorial team positions the magazine in a landscape that looks very different from the one VIBE once dominated.

For now, the date is set and the name carries enough weight to generate genuine curiosity. June 2 will tell us something about whether that curiosity translates into readers willing to pick up a copy. Fans of the original VIBE era and its artists will find plenty of reason to pay attention.

We will be tracking the relaunch and its first cover story as more details emerge.