Draft:Duke Dennis
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Comment: So many paywalled sources, but as far as I can read there is no WP:SIGCOV. ABG (Talk/Report any mistakes here) 00:59, 26 January 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: The issues Jlwoodwa brought up have not been addressed; it should also be noted that the user who created this draft has been indef blocked for disruptive editing. 💽 LunaEclipse 💽 🌹 ⚧ (CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST) 22:42, 12 January 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Sportskeeda is an unreliable source. Dexerto is "rarely suitable for use on BLPs or to establish notability", and the Dexerto citation does not have significant coverage of Dennis. jlwoodwa (talk) 06:06, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
| Duke Dennis | |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | Denzel Dennis |
| Occupation(s) | YouTuber, Twitch streamer |
| Organization | AMP |
| Twitch information | |
| Channel | |
| Also known as | DeeBlock Duke |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Genre(s) | Gaming, basketball lifestyle |
| Followers | 2.9 million |
| Associated acts | Kai Cenat, Fanum, IShowSpeed |
Last updated: May 2025 | |
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| YouTube information | ||||||||||
| Channel | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2017–present | |||||||||
| Genre | Comedy | |||||||||
| Subscribers | 3.34 million[1] | |||||||||
| Views | 197 million[1] | |||||||||
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Last updated: May 2025 | ||||||||||
Denzel Shaquille "Duke" Dennis[2] (/duːk ˈdɛnɪs/ DOOK-DEN-iss; born February 26, 1994) is an American YouTuber, Twitch streamer, social media personality, and a core member of the content group AMP. Dennis is known for his content centered around the game NBA 2K, and live streams.
Early life
[edit]Dennis was born on February 26, 1994, in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. His childhood involved living in various states, including Georgia and Alabama. During his high school years, Dennis participated in football and received multiple offers to play at the collegiate level. However, he opted to decline these opportunities.[3]
Following high school, Dennis enlisted in the United States Army in 2013. After completing basic training, he was stationed in Germany. He fulfilled a four-year contract, concluding his military service in 2017.[3] Upon his discharge from the army, Dennis made a deliberate choice to pursue a full-time career in YouTube and content creation.[4][5]
Dennis has two younger brothers, who have appeared in several of his videos. In late 2021, he demonstrated his support for his family by purchasing a new home for his mother.[6] Dennis is a millionaire.[7]
Career
[edit]YouTube
[edit]Dennis initiated his content creation journey after completing his military service. He initially gained popularity by uploading videos related to the basketball simulation game NBA 2K17 on his YouTube channel. His channel experienced rapid growth, reaching 100,000 subscribers by 2018.[8]
Currently, Dennis manages three YouTube channels: "Duke Dennis Gaming," which is his most subscribed channel, "DeeBlock Duke Dennis," and "Duke Dennis Live". His primary content continues to focus on the NBA 2K series, featuring gameplay, character builds, and strategic advice.
Twitch
[edit]Dennis started streaming on Twitch on March 3, 2016. While his YouTube content primarily focuses on gaming, his Twitch presence predominantly features "Just Chatting" content, although he occasionally streams other games like Call of Duty.
His expertise within the content creation community is further demonstrated by his role as a "professor" at Kai Cenat's "Streamer University."[9][10] In this capacity, he delivered talks and workshops on subjects such as personal branding and content creation.
On August 27, 2023 Duke Dennis was nominated for the sports category in the 13th Streamy Awards.[11]
Complex ranked Dennis 4th on their best 25 streamers of 2024.[12]
In 2024, Rolling Stone listed Duke Dennis among the "25 Most Influential Creators of 2024," ranking him in the top five.[13]
Duke Dennis participated in AMP's 2024 Freshman Cypher.[14][15]
AMP Collective Membership
[edit]Dennis is a foundational and prominent member of Any Means Possible (AMP), an American content collective.[16][17] The collective was established with the shared objective of building a collectively owned entity and producing high-quality content. His affiliation with AMP has significantly contributed to his increased public profile, with sources indicating a substantial rise in his prominence since joining the group.
AMP is known for its collaborative challenge videos, in which Dennis actively participates. The collective has garnered considerable industry recognition, including winning "Lifestyle Creators of the Year" at the 2023 Streamy Awards and "Best Content Organization" at the 2024 Streamer Awards.
Awards
[edit]| Year | Ceremony | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13th Streamy Awards | Sports | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Duke Dennis". YouTube.
- ^ Gold, Michael (2024-05-07). "Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat Won't Be Prosecuted in Union Square Riot". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. OCLC 1645522. Archived from the original on 2024-05-08. Retrieved 2025-01-22.
A spokeswoman for Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, said prosecutors planned to drop their case against Mr. Cenat and two other men, Denzel Dennis and Muktar Din, in exchange for the apology and $57,000 in restitution.
- ^ a b Richardson, Emma (2024-03-30). "Duke Dennis' Journey Revealed: A Simple Exploration!". GigWise. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ A, Aron (2024-08-30). "Who Is Duke Dennis? The YouTuber Whose Rizz Has Mesmerized A Generation". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "From Military Service In Germany To Making Waves On YouTube: What Is Duke Dennis' Net Worth?". Yahoo Entertainment. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ Nast, Condé. "10 Things Duke Dennis Can't Live Without". GQ. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "Duke Dennis: 10 Intriguing Facts About the Gaming YouTuber Taking the Internet by Storm". Humans. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ Gonzalez, Nicolette (2024-05-29). "The Evolution of Duke Dennis: A Comprehensive Visual Timeline". GigWise. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "Complete List of Professors and Students in Kai Cenat's Streamer University". The Times of India. 2025-05-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "School dropout Kai Cenat launches 'Streamer University' and millions rush to enroll". Yahoo News. 2025-05-24. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ a b Iasimone, Ashley (July 24, 2023). "2023 Streamy Awards Nominations Announced: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ "The 25 Best Streamers on the Internet Right Now, Ranked". Complex. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ "25 Most Influential Creators of 2024". Rolling Stone. August 26, 2024. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (July 29, 2024). "Watch Kevin Hart Quote 'Not Like Us' for Freestyle With Kai Cenat for AMP's 2024 Freshman Cypher". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William (July 29, 2024). "Kevin Hart's Chocolate Droppa Raps About 'Big 3' in Cypher With Kai Cenat: 'Them Not Me?'". Complex Networks. Retrieved November 19, 2024.
- ^ Ihaza, Jeff (2025-05-08). "Meet AMP, the Brat Pack of the Streamer Era". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
- ^ Hale, James (2021-07-30). "YouTube Millionaires: Creator Collective AMP Thinks It's Got The Secret Sauce". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
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