It was announced on October 16, 2025 that VIBE was "joining forces" with Rolling Stone. As a result, the majority of VIBE employees were laid off. The abrupt merger has left several staffers in need of immediate resources to cover essential needs including rent, utilities, groceries, medical bills, relocation costs as well as major purchases like personal computers in order to work. This fund will be divided amongst those who've been laid off and will go towards the aforementioned expenses.

This fundraiser is being run by Mya Abraham, one of the laid-off staff members, and on behalf of the entire VIBE team, we sincerely appreciate your help and outpouring of support.