Kyle Denis

Kyle is a staff writer at Billboard, specializing in R&B/hip-hop, pop, gospel, country and Caribbean music. Previously, his work has appeared in NPR, Okayplayer and Uproxx; he has also written part-time TV criticism for Polygon. Born to Saint Lucian parents and raised in Brooklyn, Ny, Kyle spent some time in North Carolina, where he graduated from Duke University with a double major in English and political science. Perhaps best known for founding and writing for The Bulletin, an online music and entertainment publication that ran for six years, his writing tends to focus on the intersection of music, race, politics and culture. Since joining Billboard in 2023, Kyle has written several cover stories including Vybz Kartel, Leon Thomas, Shaboozey, Latto and Sexyy Red and conducted on-the-ground reporting at major events such as Grenada’s annual Spicemas carnival and the 2024 Democratic National Convention. You can keep up with Kyle on Instagram (@iamkyledenis), X (@WordsByKyle), TikTok (@iamkyledenis) and LinkedIn.