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Elliott Wilson (journalist)
American journalist, television producer and magazine editor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[1] While there, he became known for his editorials under the nickname "YN".
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Elliott Wilson | |
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![]() Wilson at the Museum of Pop Culture in 2010 | |
Born | (1971-01-14) January 14, 1971 (age 53) |
Alma mater | LaGuardia Community College |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, television producer |
Years active | 1992-present |
Known for | Rap Radar, XXL, Respect. |
Spouse | |
Website | rapradar |
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Over the course of his career, Elliott has interviewed and profiled a number of artists, including Jay-Z,[2] Drake,[3] and Mary J. Blige.[4]
As of 2024, he is the editorial director at Uproxx, HipHopDX and Dime Magazine.