Elliott Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Elliott Wilson
Occupation	Journalist
Date Of Birth	Jan 14, 1971(1971-01-14)
Age	53
Birthplace	Queens
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Capricorn

Elliott Wilson Biography

Elliott Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on January 14, 1971 in Queens, New York, United States. Journalist who established Rap Radar in 2009 with Journalist who founded Rap Radar in 2009 with Paul Rosenberg. He also acts as CEO of the company.. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of the organization.

He has been interviewed by some of the most famous artists, including He has interviewed top artists like Jay Z and Drake. and Drake.

Elliott Wilson (born January 14, 1971) is an American journalist, television producer, and magazine editor. He is the founder and CEO of Rap Radar. In the past, he has worked as editor-in-chief of XXL Magazine. While there, he became known for his editorials under the nickname “YN”.

Wilson has been writing and talking about hip hop and rap music since 1992, when he became music editor for Beat Down magazine. He is the co-author of two critically acclaimed books, “Book of Rap Lists” and “Big Book of Racism!”. Both books were created in the spirit of the short-lived magazine Ego trip. In 2004 Entertainment Weekly named the ego trip collective one of the “25 Funniest People in America”. Wilson has written for a number of publications, including GQ, VIBE, and Rolling Stone.

He got married to his wife Danyel Smith in June of 2005.

Elliott Wilson Net Worth

Elliott Wilson is one of the richest Journalist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elliott Wilson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was editor-in-chief at XXL Magazine until 2008.

He was deemed to be among the most influential personalities in the world of music in the publications The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and MTV.

Elliott Wilson was born January 14, 1971 in Queens, New York. His father is African American and his mother is of Ecuadorian and Greek descent. He attended William Cullen Bryant High School, went on to attend LaGuardia Community College, and received an associate degree in Liberal Arts in 1992. He has two younger brothers, Kenneth and Steven.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Elliott Wilson Dating?

According to our records, Elliott Wilson married to Danyel Smith. As of December 1, 2023, Elliott Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Elliott Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elliott Wilson celebrates birthday on January 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Elliott Wilson

1. Elliott Wilson was born on January 14, 1971 in Queens, New York.
2. His father is African American and his mother is of Ecuadorian and Greek descent.
3. He is the founder and CEO of Rap Radar and the former editor-in-chief of XXL Magazine.
4. He has written for a number of publications, including GQ, VIBE, and Rolling Stone.
5. He has interviewed and profiled a number of artists, including Jay-Z, Drake, and Mary J. Blige.
6. Wilson was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 20 Music Industry Innovators” list in 2011.
7. He was also named to Billboard’s “Twitter 140” list in 2011 and 2012.
8. He has appeared as an expert on numerous TV channels, including ABC, CNN, MTV, MTV2, and VH1.
9. He currently lives in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, Danyel Smith.
10. He has written two critically acclaimed books, “Book of Rap Lists” and “Big Book of Racism”.
11. He has also co-executive produced a number of TV shows, including VH1’s Illest Minority Moments, Ego Trip’s The (White) Rapper Show, and Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme.
12. Wilson graduated from William Cullen Bryant High School and obtained an associate degree in Liberal Arts at LaGuardia Community College in 1992.
13. He began his writing and talking about hip hop and rap music in 1992 when he became music editor for Beat-Down Newspaper.
14. In 2009 he launched RapRadar, a website dedicated to documenting mainstream hip-hop and rap culture in real time.
15. He co-created the radio show Keep It Thoro, which airs weekly on East Village Radio.

Is Elliott Wilson Black?

Elliott Wilson was born January 14, 1971, in Queens, New York. His father is African American and his mother is of Ecuadorian and Greek descent.

How old is Elliott Wilson?

51 years (January 14, 1971)

Who owns Rap Radar?

Elliott “YN” Wilson is an American journalist, television producer, and the founder and CEO of the popular website Rap Radar and also the former editor-in-chief of XXL Magazine. Brian “B. Dot” Miller is a journalist from Queens, New York.

Who created XXL?

Founders Aidan James Michael Luna, O’neal Anthony Josiah, and Xzander B.
Categories| Music magazine
Frequency| Monthly
Publisher| Townsquare Media
Year founded| 1997

Who is B dot?

About. Brian “B. Dot” Miller is a New York City based journalist, broadcaster, and producer. A graduate of Delaware State University, he hosts the viral series: Complex Brackets, Most Necessary Live!, and Rap Radar Podcast.