Duke Dennis: Age, Height, Real Name, Net Worth

Duke Dennis is a popular American YouTuber and social media influencer, known for his entertaining gameplay videos, particularly those focused on the basketball simulation video game franchise NBA 2K.

Before becoming internet famous, Dennis served in the military, a period that played a key role in the shaping of his character and values. His ⁢military⁢ experience left a lasting impact on his life⁢ and career and continues to inspire and resonate with his audience.

Dennis, who was born on February 26, 1994, in Greenville, South Carolina, turned 30 in 2024. During his time in high school, Dennis was good at football and played for two years even receiving scholarships from several colleges in his hometown.

His love for basketball and video games developed at a young age and this love later shaped his career. He grew up loving video games, often spending hours playing them. 

Military career

Before he gained ⁢fame ‌as a popular YouTuber and Twitch streamer, Duke ⁢Dennis served ⁤in the military in the army branch. He enlisted fresh out of high school after he turned down scholarship offers from colleges to play football.

He enlisted together with his friend as they were looking for a way out of their rough neighborhood. After his basic training, he was stationed in Germany where he mainly did administrative work.

However, he struggled to adapt to military life. He stated in a YouTube video that this was because he hated being told what to do and that the military routine was hard for him to cope with. He tried to leave after training but stayed after his mother encouraged him to persevere.

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He left the army in 2017, after serving for four years. He says that he’d thought of doing something illegal to get kicked out of the military but eventually completed his contract after serving in Germany.

Youtube career 

Duke Dennis joined YouTube in 2013 around the same time he joined the military and did not post until 2017 when he started by posting videos of himself playing simulation basketball games which got popular increasing his following.

Angry Trash Talker is one of his first viral videos, featuring an intense one-on-one NBA 2K17 match online against an increasingly frustrated competitor. The video went viral, attracting several thousand views, and bringing his channel to the limelight.

Dennis consistently uploaded content on his channel and would occasionally do posts where he would tell stories of his life experiences such as his time in the army. On top of that, he also does collaboration videos with other YouTubers which has helped grow his channel.

He has concentrated his efforts full-time on his channel since leaving the military which has seen his channel proceed to grow significantly.

Duke Dennis height

Duke Dennis is approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall. His height is one of the physical traits that fans often notice when they watch him in his videos. He is a body art enthusiast, often seen showcasing his tattoos and grills on social media.

Duke Dennis net worth

Duke Dennis’ net worth is estimated at $2 million. His wealth comes from multiple streams, including ad revenue from his YouTube channel, which boasts millions of subscribers, and merchandise sales on the website Design by Humans. 

Dennis is a big fan of Jeep Wranglers. He has owned several, including a custom camo Jeep, and even has an X account dedicated to his Jeep collection (@dukedennisjeep). 

In 2017, he bought a camo-coloured Jeep Wrangler with a custom D-block interior. He later gave it to his brother when he upgraded to a Wrangler with a Scat Pack engine.

Currently, he owns an SRT Jeep Wrangler. 

FAQs

What is Duke Dennis real name?

Denzel Dennis is the real name of Duke Dennis.

How old is Duke Dennis?

Duke Dennis celebrated his 30th birthday in 2024.

When was Duke Dennis born?

Duke Dennis was born on February 26, 1994.

How tall is Duke Dennis?

Duke Dennis is approximately 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm) tall.