Danyel Smith

Danyel Smith Wilson
Born
Danyel Smith

1965 (age 5960)
EducationJournalism
Alma materUniversity of California
Occupation(s)Journalist, magazine editor, Writer
Years active1989-present
Known forCelebrity interviews
Notable workShine Bright, More Like Wrestling, Bliss
SpouseElliott Wilson
Websitewww.danyelsmithwriter.com

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.