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VIBE Magazine Sold To SpinMedia, May Become Online Only

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Once again, VIBE magazine has been sold. SpinMedia announced its purchase of the Urban music and fashion title, and its multiple websites, today. 

Reports the New York Times:

SpinMedia, a group of music and pop culture Web sites that includes Spin magazine, has bought Vibe, the 21-year-old R&B and hip-hop magazine. SpinMedia announced the sale on Thursday, saying that it had bought the rights to Vibe’s print magazine as well as to its related sites, Vibe.com and Vibevixen.com, from Vibe Media. The price was not disclosed. The sale reunites the two publications, which more than a decade ago were part of the same company, Vibe/Spin Ventures, before each title went through a series of sales.

SpinMedia was recently known as Buzz Media. After purchasing Spin last year, it shut down the magazine, although Spin lives on as website only. Thus it seems likely that VIBE may be shuttered, again. In 2009, the VIBE magazine folded, before it was revived again in a matter of months with current Editor-In-Chief, Jermaine Hall, at the helm. In early 2012, Vibe Holdings purchased Blackbook Media. Earlier this year, Len Burnett purchased the Uptown magazine title back from Intermedia Vibe Networks. VIBE was founded back in 1992 by Quincy Jones.

via:hiphopwired

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Andre 3000 Says Recent Songs With Big Boi Are “Not Outkast Collaborations”

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For fans who hoped that Frank Ocean‘s remix of “Pink Matter” featuring verses from Outkast rappers Andre 3000 and Big Boi signified a reunion, their dreams have been dashed once more. The enigmatic 3 Stacks said that the recent pairing of with his longtime rap partner does not mean the legendary group has reunited. The “Hey Ya!” rapper sent an exclusive statement to SPIN  to effectively squash all rumors that the legendary Atlanta-based duo were at least on on the heels of making a triumphant return.

Andre 3000′s statement via SPIN:

It’s important for me to be clear about the origins of my contributions to ‘Pink Matter’ and ‘Sorry.’

I was approached as a solo artist by both Frank Ocean & Tip. I discussed musical direction with each artist and completed my verses. It was after that when Big Boi’s name came up.

I never want to mislead our audience – I worried that some would think these were Outkast collaborations. These songs are not Outkast collaborations. I discussed this rationale with Big, Frank and T.I. and everyone agreed. That is why I was surprised to read about these remixes.

I understand that anyone can put out an unofficial remix to any song but I have an obligation to be honest with fans about what this is … and what it isn’t.

While his frustrations are certainly valid, it appears that if an Outkast reunion were to happen it would be Andre 3000 with the final say.

Is Stacks holding the Outkast brand hostage? If you were Big Boi, would you have any gripes? Let us know your thoughts in the comments?