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Kenny Burns (born October 29, 1972) is an American media executive, radio host and entrepreneur.
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Kenny Burns (born October 29, 1972) is an American media executive, radio host and entrepreneur.
Burns attended Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C., before attending Morris Brown College.[ citation needed ]
In 2004, Burns partnered with Derek Dudley and Ryan Glover to launch men's clothing line Ryan Kenny; it landed them in Black Enterprise 's February 2005 issue for the 75 Most Powerful Blacks in Corporate America. [1] In 2005, Burns founded record label Studio 43, [2] signing Wale as his first artist. [3]
Burns served as Senior Vice President of Brand Development for Combs Enterprises, [4] the entrepreneurial arm of entertainment mogul Sean Combs. Brands included Ciroc Vodka, Sean John, Bad Boy, REVOLT TV, Combs Wine and Spirits, AQUA Hydrate, DeLeón Tequila and Enyce. [5]
In 2017, Burns expanded his business portfolio by investing in and advising Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey , the award winning and fastest-growing American Whiskey in US history. [6] [7] In 2021, Burns acquired ownership in the Haitian cremas inspired LS Cream Liqueur. In 2022, Burns partnered with Spearhead Group, the first African-made spirits company, which produced Vusa Vodka and Bayab Gin. [8]
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