Who is Duke Dennis? He is an American YouTube personality, content creator, live streamer, and former college basketball player known for his 2K gaming videos. With over 2 million subscribers on YouTube, Dennis has built a substantial following commenting on basketball video games and culture.
Background and Early Life of Duke Dennis
Duke Dennis was born as Dennis Little on August 8, 1994 in Harlem, New York. Not much is publicly known about his family and upbringing.
As a promising high school basketball player, Dennis received a scholarship to attend college at the University of Albany in 2012. He played basketball for the University at Albany Great Danes men’s basketball team as a guard. However, he stopped playing after two years in 2014.
After leaving college basketball behind, Dennis began uploading NBA 2K videos to YouTube as a hobby. This would soon turn into a full-time career as a content creator.
Who is Duke Dennis?
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dennis Little |
| Year Born | 1994 |
| Age | 29 years old (as of 2023) |
| Birthplace | Harlem, New York |
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 190 lbs (86 kg) |
| Occupation | YouTuber, Content Creator, Live Streamer |
| Years Active | 2016 – Present |
| YouTube Subscribers | 2.3+ million |
| Twitch Followers | 800,000+ |
| Instagram Followers | 480,000+ |
| Estimated Net Worth | $2-4 million |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
Rise to YouTube Stardom
Dennis uploaded his first NBA 2K video to YouTube in 2016. He quickly garnered attention for his skilled gameplay and lively commentary style. Within a year, his subscriber count had risen to over 300,000.
Some of his most popular early video series included:
- NBA 2K17 MyTeam Pack Openings
- NBA 2K17 MyTeam Challenges
- NBA 2K17 MyCareer gameplay
As his audience grew, Dennis expanded beyond just NBA 2K videos. He live streamed gameplay on Twitch and Facebook, interacted with fans on Twitter, and even started his own merchandise line.
By 2018, his main YouTube channel had over 1 million subscribers. Today, he has over 2.3 million subscribers and growing. His videos regularly get hundreds of thousands or millions of views each.
YouTube Content
Dennis is best-known for his NBA 2K videos where he plays MyCareer mode, MyTeam mode, and more. His commentary keeps things entertaining as he competes against other YouTubers and streamers.
Some of his most popular current video series include:
- Duke Dennis Ball Handling Academies
- Duke Dennis 1v1 Courts
- Duke Dennis Rough Life Rebuilds
- Duke Dennis Tips Courts
He also posts vlogs, comedy skits, reactions, challenges, and interviews. Other games beyond NBA 2K that he creates content around include Madden NFL and Grand Theft Auto V Roleplaying.
Other Projects and Ventures
In addition to his main YouTube channel, Dennis has a second channel called Duke Dennis 2.0 with over 330,000 subscribers. On this channel, he posts NBA reactions, vlogs, comedy videos, behind the scenes content and more.
Dennis also live streams on Facebook Gaming several times a week to an audience of over 800,000 followers. His streams allow fans to interact with him live and play various games.
On Instagram, Dennis has over 480,000 followers where he mainly posts personal life updates, basketball highlights, and promotional content.
As his brand grew, Dennis founded his own merchandise company called Just Make It Cinematic. His brand includes hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, hats, phone cases, and more apparel and accessories.
Personal Life and Relationships
Based on social media posts, it appears Duke Dennis is currently single. Not much is known publicly about his personal dating history or relationships.
Dennis seems to have a close friendship with fellow YouTuber and content creator Jesser. The two have collaborated on many videos over the years and Dennis is part of the 2HYPE collective Jesser created.
He also appears to be friends with other popular YouTubers who create 2K content like Agent 00, Grinding DF, and more. They support each other’s channels and Dennis will make surprise cameos in their videos from time to time.
Duke Dennis Age & Physical Details
Duke Dennis born on February 26, 1994. His current age is 30 years and and has achieved so much in his life.
What is Duke Dennis’ Net Worth?
Estimates place Duke Dennis’ current net worth somewhere between $2 million to $4 million. However, his exact net worth is not publicly disclosed.
Dennis likely makes the majority of his money from YouTube advertising revenue. With over 600 million lifetime views, his AdSense earnings are likely substantial. Sponsorships with gaming, apparel, equipment brands, and promotions also contribute to his overall earnings.
Additionally, Dennis brings in revenue from Twitch subscriptions and donations, merchandise sales, and more. With his brand continuing to expand, his net worth will likely keep rising.
Frequently Asked Questions on Duke Dennis
What is Duke Dennis’ real name?
His real name is Dennis Little. The nickname “Duke” was given to him due to his basketball skills as a youth.
What happened to Duke Dennis’ basketball career?
Dennis played college basketball for two seasons at University of Albany but quit the team in 2014. He did not give a specific reason for quitting but simply decided to focus on YouTube and content creation instead.
Who is Duke Dennis’ girlfriend?
As of early 2023, it does not appear that Dennis has a girlfriend based on public information and social media. Much of his romantic relationships are kept private from fans.
Does Duke Dennis have any kids?
No, Dennis does not have any children based on all available public data about his personal life.
What is Duke Dennis’ race and ethnicity?
Dennis is African-American with roots in Harlem, New York.
How much does Duke Dennis make?
While his exact annual earnings are undisclosed, estimates place Dennis’ yearly income between $200,000 to $500,000 or more. His revenue comes mostly from YouTube, brand deals, merchandise, Twitch, and other business ventures.
Where does Duke Dennis live now?
It is believed Dennis currently resides in Los Angeles, California but keeps his exact address private from fans and strangers.
