Kyle Denis
Born 2001 · Age 24
Music and cultural journalist; Duke University graduate (double major English & Political Science); founder of The Bulletin; staff writer at Billboard covering reggae/dancehall, R&B/hip-hop, pop and country.
Compare Your Trajectory
See how your career milestones stack up against Kyle Denis and other industry leaders.
Life & Career Timeline
Born / Raised in Brooklyn, New York
Born and raised in Brooklyn (stated in profiles).
Founded The Bulletin (online entertainment publication)
Launched The Bulletin, an independent online music and entertainment publication that he would run for six years.
Matriculated at Duke University (class of 2023)
Began undergraduate studies at Duke University; later graduated with a double major in English and Political Science (Class of 2023).
Began freelance entertainment journalism
Started working as a freelance entertainment journalist (specializing in music and television); bylines began appearing across outlets.
Bylines at NPR Music, Okayplayer and UPROXX (freelance)
Contributed freelance music and culture writing to major outlets including NPR Music, Okayplayer, and UPROXX (as listed in profiles).
Part-time TV criticism role at Polygon
Did part-time television criticism for Polygon (noted in biography summaries).
Published feature: Breland interview
Published a Breland feature (Muck Rack listing) exploring the artist's ambitions as a 'Cross Country' artist.
Published: Every Song Ranked on Doja Cat's 'Planet Her'
Published a ranked review of Doja Cat's Planet Her (byline appears in archive listings).
Published: 'Faith' Is Not A Pop Smoke Album
Published a critical piece about Pop Smoke's 'Faith' (byline appears on portfolio listings).
Published long-form: Doja Cat profile
Published a long-form piece 'Doja Cat Is Becoming the Quintessential Gen Z Pop Star' (dated Aug 19, 2021 on his portfolio list).
Published: Notes on Kanye, The Church, Grief & 'Donda'
Published a reflective critical piece on Kanye West and 'Donda' (byline on portfolio listings).
Continued to run The Bulletin (multi-year operation)
The Bulletin continued operation; profile notes he ran it for six years total (2017–2023 approximate).
Joined Billboard as Staff Writer
Became a staff writer at Billboard, specializing in reggae/dancehall, R&B/hip-hop, pop and country (profile states he joined in 2023).
Graduated from Duke University (English & Political Science)
Completed undergraduate studies at Duke, earning double majors in English and Political Science (Class Year 2023).
Wrote Billboard cover stories (Vybz Kartel, Shaboozey, Latto, Sexyy Red)
Since joining Billboard he has written several cover stories including profiles on Vybz Kartel, Shaboozey, Latto and Sexyy Red.
On-the-ground reporting: 2024 Democratic National Convention
Reported on the 2024 Democratic National Convention (listed among major events he covered).
Established verified Muck Rack / professional portfolio
Has a verified Muck Rack profile listing numerous bylines and a journalist portfolio (used for pitching and aggregation).
The Bulletin: Six-year run concluded (approx.)
Profiles indicate The Bulletin ran for six years; by 2023/2024 the publication had been active for six years, implying conclusion or maturation around this time.
On-the-ground reporting: Grenada's Spicemas carnival
Reported on Grenada’s annual Spicemas carnival for Billboard (on-the-ground reporting cited in bio).
On-the-ground reporting: 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
Did on-the-ground reporting at the 2024 MTV VMAs (listed among events covered in his Billboard biography).
Published Billboard piece: Ariana Grande analysis
Published a Billboard 'Chart Beat' / feature piece covering Ariana Grande's big week (byline appears on Billboard author page, 3/19/24).
Published Billboard 'Chart Beat' on Sexyy Red
Contributed to Billboard's Chart Beat coverage on Sexyy Red's performance on the Hot 100 (byline dated 3/20/24).
Published Billboard piece: Beyoncé 'Cowboy Carter' cover analysis
Co-authored or authored a Billboard article analyzing Beyoncé's limited edition 'Cowboy Carter' cover (byline dated 3/20/24).
Speaker: NY Music Month panel – 'Breaking Into the Music Industry'
Appeared as a speaker on a NYMM panel discussing new ways to break into the music industry (NYMM events listing, 2025).
Continued staff writing and coverage at Billboard
Maintained staff writer role at Billboard with ongoing bylines through 2024–2025 (author page shows continued output).
Established social presence (Instagram, X) for professional reach
Active professional social accounts (Instagram @k.b.denis, X @WordsByKyle) used for audience engagement and promotion of work.
Key Achievement Ages
Explore what Kyle Denis and others achieved at these notable ages:
Similar Trajectories
Andrea Antonelli
Born 2006 · Age 19
Italian racing driver from Bologna; Mercedes works Formula One driver (joined F1 in 2025). Multiple karting and junior formula champion; Mercedes Junior Team member since 2019.
Dylan Harper
Born 2006 · Age 19
American professional basketball player. Played at Don Bosco Prep and Rutgers; consensus five-star recruit from the class of 2024; drafted 2nd overall by the San Antonio Spurs in 2025.
Macklin Celebrini
Born 2006 · Age 19
Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the San Jose Sharks. Starred at Shattuck-Saint Mary's, led the USHL, won numerous junior and college awards, won the Hobey Baker as a 17-year-old freshman at Boston University, was selected 1st overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, and debuted with the Sharks in 2024.
Cooper Flagg
Born 2006 · Age 19
American basketball player from Newport, Maine. Starred at Nokomis and Montverde Academy, reclassified to 2024 class, played one season at Duke (2024–25) earning consensus national player of the year honors, and was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Linda Caicedo
Born 2005 · Age 20
Colombian professional footballer (forward) for Real Madrid and the Colombia national team; cancer survivor; multiple individual awards and international standout.
Connor Bedard
Born 2005 · Age 20
Canadian professional ice hockey centre for the Chicago Blackhawks. Considered one of the greatest prospects of his generation; 1st overall pick in 2023 NHL Entry Draft and 2024 Calder Trophy winner.