Danyel Smith
Danyel Smith Wilson | |
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| Born | Danyel Smith 1965 (age 59–60) 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 . Smith is the former and first African-American editor of Billboard and Vibe magazine, respectively. She is author of two novels and a history of African-American women in pop music.