Kenny Burns, also known as a “Lifestyle Specialist” is an American music industry influencer, executive, radio and television host, and the senior vice president of brand marketing at Combs Enterprises, owned by Diddy. He also runs the company’s television channel Revolt TV.
Burns attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. and went on to attend Morris Brown College. At Morris Brown, he launched a promotions company, 2620 Entertainment, which introduced acts like Outkast, Jay Z and Notorious B.I.G. to the Atlanta Market.
A son of Washington, D.C., Burns is an ever-present figure in the entertainment industry. His success began in the Atlanta party scene where he married his hustle, personality, and marketing skills to ascend him to the top ranks of the business. He served as Vice President of Roc-A-Fella Records, launched fashion brand Ryan Kenny and served as the SVP of Brand Development at Combs Enterprises. He also signed platinum-selling rapper Wale to his independent record label, Studio 43.
His serial creative entrepreneurship and sharp business acumen positioned him as a key OG influencer who constantly reinvents himself to curate culture. The self-proclaimed “Lifestyle Specialist” designs family-led streetwear brand BRNS and hosts “The Kenny Burns Show,” a daily digital show on IGTV that has featured guests such as social activist Tamika Mallory, award-winning producer Lena Waithe and marketing exec Bozoma Saint John.
