Danyel Smith
| Danyel Smith Wilson | |
|---|---|
| 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.