LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Vibe Left-Center Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the left. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a significant lack of transparency, a failed fact check, and improperly listing ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1993, Vibe is an American music and entertainment magazine (print until 2014) founded by producer Quincy Jones. Vibe is currently only available as a website at vibe.com. They primarily report on R&B and hip hop music artists, actors, and other entertainers. The website lacks transparency as they do not offer an about page, discloses an editor, and incorrectly states ownership.
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Funded by / Ownership
Vibe is owned by Eldridge Industries, while the website states it is a subsidiary of the Prometheus Global Media, LLC. This is incorrect as Valence Media is now the publisher, owned by Eldridge Industries. Valence Media also publishes Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, SPIN, and Stereogum. Revenue is derived through advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Vibe mainly publishes original news and interviews with R&B, Hip Hop artists, and entertainers. Article and headlines feature moderately loaded emotional language, such as this Wale Shows Support For Megan Thee Stallion As She Heals From Shooting Injury. This story is primarily sourced from social media. Vibe also covers national news from the Associated Press and original writings from reporters.
When covering politics, they do not offer strong opinions; however, story selection leans left as stories frequently center on racial justice and equality, such as this Bail Reform, Civil Rights, And Why Hip-Hop Journalists Need To Get Involved. Vibe generally reports mostly factually with a moderate left-leaning bias in story selection.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Vibe Left-Center Biased based on story selection that mostly favors the left. We also rate them Mixed for factual reporting due to a significant lack of transparency, a failed fact check, and improperly listing ownership. (D. Van Zandt 7/25/2020) Updated (06/19/2022)
Source: https://www.vibe.com/
Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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