Danyel Smith | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Education | Journalism |
| Alma mater | University of California |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, magazine editor, Writer |
| Years active | 1989-present |
| Known for | Celebrity interviews |
| Notable work | Shine Bright, More Like Wrestling, Bliss |
| Spouse | Elliott Wilson |
| Website | www |
Danyel Smith Wilson (born Danyel Smith; 1965) is an American magazine editor, journalist, and novelist .[1] Smith is the former and first African-American editor of Billboard[2] and Vibe magazine,[3] respectively. She is author of two novels and a history of African-American women in pop music.[4][5]
- ^ "Danyel Smith". Fresh, Bold, and So Def Tumblr. Hip-Hop Education Center at New York University. March 29, 2012. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ Lucas Shaw (March 9, 2012). "Billboard Publisher, Editor Out, Other Top Staffers Follow". The Wrap. Archived from the original on 16 November 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "Danyel Smith, formerly of Vibe.com, named executive editor of The Root.com". Targetmarket News. September 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 11 May 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2012.
- ^ "Shine Bright by Danyel Smith: 9780593132715 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Archived from the original on 2022-04-12. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ^ "Am I Allowed to Like Anything Podcast Episode 010". The Seam. 2015-10-05. Archived from the original on 2019-12-19. Retrieved 2022-02-22.