In a powerful and vulnerable Instagram story, Gabe Fraboni, founder of PHNTM Labs, opened up about a devastating chapter in his life. In 2024, his 10-year career collapsed, taking a toll emotionally, financially, and professionally. While he didn’t name names, many in the industry speculate the situation involves a high-profile unpaid collaboration with Kanye West — a massive production effort that allegedly resulted in no compensation despite the enormous resources poured into it.
Fraboni, known for being the creative force behind Martin Garrix’s iconic live shows including the legendary RAI performances, had helped build PHNTM Labs into a leading show production company. Losing everything wasn’t just about money; it was a shattering of years of trust and artistic vision. Yet, out of this rubble, Gabe is launching a new project — @stayserene, alongside collaborators @noblegent and @bekimtrenova — a symbol of healing and rebirth.
The incident is a painful reminder of how even in tight-knit industries, high-profile names can still leave destruction in their wake. It’s also a testament to resilience — sometimes, it takes losing everything to realize what truly matters.
