Vance is a digital journalist and graduate student at Bowie State University. He is a reporter for AllHipHop.com and a freelance writer for several publications including OkayPlayer, Washington City Paper, The Afro Newspaper, Mixologi, Stereo Champions and All Digitocracy. In 2014, Vance received the Outstanding Alumni award from his alma mater, Morgan State University, for his work in entertainment media and academia. Vance also is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.