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Top 10 Most Prominent Black Celebrities On Social Media

Analyzing Instagram and Twitter followings and engagement rates, a new study reveals the most influential black celebrities on social media. According to the study conducted by Black lifestyle brand That Sister, more than 20 of the most popular Black stars were categorized according to their social media influence score. Overall, the score was calculated based on the number of followers each celebrity has on Instagram and Twitter and the engagement rate of their audiences on each platform.

1. Kylian Mbappe

French footballer Kylian Mbappé has the highest social media influence score of any black celebrity on social media, scoring 93.18 out of 100. Currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, the 24-year-old has a staggering 97.1 million Instagram followers and 11.7 million Twitter followers. Compared with other celebrities on the list, he has the highest Instagram engagement rate at 12.09% and the second-highest Twitter engagement rate at 2.43%. On either platform, this is well above the average engagement rate of 0.98% for Instagram and 0.04% for Twitter.

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French footballer Kylian Mbappe. Credit: Getty Images

2. Zendaya

In this ranking, That Sister reports that Zendaya comes in second place with a social media influence score of 85.95 out of 100. According to Instagram, the 26-year-old actor and singer have 166.8 million followers, while her Twitter has 21.2 million followers. Zendaya is the youngest two-time acting winner of a Primetime Emmy and has been featured on numerous other most influential lists, including Time Magazine’s 2022 list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

 

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Her career has also established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. She has appeared in numerous movies and television series, including Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Euphoria.

3. Khaby Lame

With a social media influence score of 85.24 out of 100, TikTok sensation Khaby Lame ranks third. In 2020, the Senegalese-born Italian became viral after posting TikTok videos mocking overly complex ‘life hack’ videos.

For example, a video of him looking before opening the car door was posted in response to an ad for a car rearview mirror. This video garnered 34.1 million views. Additionally, 37.8 million views have been accumulated by a video where he peels bananas with his hands rather than using a chef’s knife to slice them. TikTok ranks him the most followed user on the platform as of February 2023, with 79.7 million Instagram followers and 369,681 Twitter followers.

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4. Mohammed Salah

Mohammed Salah is ranked fourth on the list of most influential black celebrities on social media, with a social media influence score of 83.41 out of 100. Currently, the Egyptian footballer enjoys a following of approximately 56.5 million on Instagram and 17.9 million on Twitter.

In addition to playing for Liverpool FC, the 30-year-old captains the Egypt national football team and ranks among the world’s best players. In his first season at Liverpool, Salah became the Premier League’s highest-ever goalscorer in a season, scoring 32 goals. He also became the first African player to achieve ten goals in the Champions League in a single season.

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Egyptian footballer Mohammed Salah. Credit: Sky Sports

5. Rihanna

We should expect to see this celebrity on the list. Rihanna’s social media influence score, 79.78 out of 100, placed her fifth place. 140.3 million followers follow the singer, actress, and entrepreneur on Instagram, while 107.8 million followers follow her on Twitter. Among the best-selling female musicians of all time, the Barbadian singer stands second behind Madonna, with 70.1 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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6. Paul Pogba

According to That Sister, sixth on the list of most influential black celebrities is Paul Pogba, who scored 78.61 on the social media influence scale. Currently, the French footballer plays for Juventus and the French national team. In addition, he has an impressive following of 57.1 million followers on Instagram and 10.6 million followers on Twitter.

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7. Cardi B

Seventh on the list is American rapper Cardi B, whose social media influence scored 77.18 points out of 100. Initially rising to fame on Vine and Instagram, the Grammy-winning rapper, songwriter, and actress has 151.5 million Instagram followers and 18.4 million Twitter followers. Cardi B is known for her witty, outspoken persona and outspokenness on social and political issues. Moreover, she won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and top charts in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia.

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8. Beyonce

Moreover, Beyoncé comes in eighth on the list of social media’s most influential black celebrities, with an influence score of 75.86 out of 100. With 294.7 million Instagram followers and 15.7 million Twitter followers, the American singer-songwriter recently broke the record for the most Grammy awards won. With 32 Grammy awards, Beyoncé was honored as the most Grammy award artist of all time at this year’s awards.

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9. Barack Obama

As per That Sister, a social media influence score of 71.96 out of 100 goes to former United States President Barack Obama, ranking him ninth on the list. Despite having 133.3 million followers on Twitter, President Obama ranks lower on the list due to his inactivity.

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He is remembered as the first African-American president of the United States, a famous orator, and a Democratic campaigner.

10. Drake

Last, Canadian-born rapper Drake appears tenth on the list, with a social media influence score of 71.04 out of 100. While the “On BS” rapper has 130.8 million Instagram followers and 39.9 million Twitter followers, Twitter engagement is low. On Spotify, approximately 68.5 million monthly listeners listen to Drake’s music. He contributes by popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip-hop.

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Among the ten other celebrities included on this list are Nicki Minaj, Lebron James, Michelle Obama, Lil Wayne, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, Oprah, Alicia Keys, and Wiz Khalifa.

Message From A Spokesperson For That Sister

In response to the data, a spokesperson from That Sister stated, “In honour of Black History Month this February, this study highlights the accomplishments and global reach of celebrities within the Black community.

“It places a particular focus on social media, given its growing significance in today’s world and its unique capacity to amplify the cultural achievements of Black people, advocate for inclusion, and unite Black people in the US and the diaspora.”

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PETA Gifts Rihanna Faux Fur Coat

PETA Gifts Rihanna Faux Fur Coat
Pregnant Rihanna heading to dinner in Santa Monica. Image source: TPG, Backgrid.

PETA apparently felt extremely generous and wanted to gift Rihanna a faux fur coat. As many know, the fashionista is always on top of her fashion game, so it is a kind gesture for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to add to her wardrobe. But the reasons are obvious… PETA advocates for not wearing anything of real animals.

A Letter To Rihanna

PETA decided to gift Rihanna a faux fur coat after she appeared to wear real fur to dinner. The so-called animal rights organization wrote the pregnant singer pleading their case. They attempted to compare Rihanna’s motherly instinct to animals’ maternal instinct to protect their families.

“As a mother, you know what it’s like to feel protective and to want to make sure no harm comes to your family. Please understand that this desire — this instinct even — is shared by the minks, foxes, and rabbits who are torn away from their families and killed for their fur,” the letter from the animal organization said. 

First Pregnancy Gave Unpredictable Maternity Looks From Rih

In her last pregnancy, Rihanna showed off with some unpredictable maternity looks.

However, she changed her look slightly during her second child‘s pregnancy. Ri Ri is now giving us more covered-up fashion while still remaining to strike us all with her beauty.

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This is one of the first looks we are catching from Robyn Fenty since her striking Super Bowl Halftime Show performance. People can’t seem to get enough of Rihanna, as PETA is not holding back in commentary on her real fur coat. Rihanna is a billionaire… not sure if we should expect anything less but her to be wearing a real fur coat, printed baggy jeans, and a sick graphic tee.

Rihanna is always pressing the envelope with her clothes and hairstyles. No one can place Rihanna in a box because she will find a way to break out of it. So good luck to PETA!

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Rihanna’s Super Announcement at Super Bowl LVII

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Rihanna’s Super Bowl Performance sparked a line of questioning from fans as she performed in a bright red jumpsuit. At first, though, fans weren’t so sure. 

“The whole timeline afraid to ask if Rihanna is pregnant”- Twitter @iramadisonthree

Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram were ablaze with fans questioning Rihanna’s potential pregnancy. This caused another group of fans to defend and praise her for showing off her postpartum body. After all, the singer gave birth to her first child with A$AP Rocky just last year.  

Rihanna commented on her motherhood and her decision to perform at the halftime show during the Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show Press Conference.

“The Super Bowl is one of the biggest stages in the world. So as scary as that was, because I haven’t been onstage in seven years, there’s something exhilarating about the challenge of it all,” she said. “It’s important for representation, it’s important for my son to see that.” 

And she made sure everyone saw her on the massive, seven-platform stage. She flew above the crowd, still performing killer vocals on songs like “Work” and “Rude Boy.” Though some criticized her for a lack of special guests, the real special guest was on stage the whole time. 

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The performance drew 5 million more viewers than the game itself!

Surrounded by dancers dressed in custom white Fenty puffers, she performed a medley of hits with complex choreography. She proved that even with a long break from the stage, Rihanna can still “shine bright like a diamond.” Fans on social media said that this was the most engaging show since performers like Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga. 

But her second pregnancy wasn’t the only special guest in her performance this year. Rihanna paused to touch up her makeup using Fenty Beauty’s Invisimatte setting powder mid-song. Fenty’s TikTok account recognized the iconic moment with a post of Rihanna using the powder with the caption, “Y’all wanted a special guest right?” 

Regardless of any immediate confusion during the thrilling performance, fans could not be more happy to celebrate Rihanna’s comeback to music and her second pregnancy.

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Rihanna Continues To Climb Charts and Break Records After Nearly Decade Album Hiatus

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SIMI VALLEY, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: In this image released on November 9, Rihanna attends Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video at Allied Studios on November 08, 2022 in Simi Valley, California; and broadcast on November 9, 2022. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Imagesfor Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 4 presented by Prime Video)

Almost a decade later since the release of 2016 ANTI and Rihanna is still climbing the charts with her remarkable album. She returned to the top 100 of the Billboard 200 chart this past week, with a total of now over 350 weeks on the chart.

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Robyn ‘Rihanna‘ Fenty is not only climbing charts but breaking records. According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the Barbadian superstar extends her lead as the highest-certified female singles artist in RIAA’s history. The platinum plaques were 9x platinum certification for “Work,” 8x for “Needed Me,” 6x for “Love On The Brain,” 3x for “Kiss It Better,” and the first time for “Same Ol’ Mistakes” and “Higher.” The billionaire continues to break records with 161.5 million units sold.

 

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Are You Ready For Rihanna’s First Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show?

These milestones occurring as the artist recently welcomed a baby boy into the world, received her first Academy Award nomination and prepares for her big Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show in a couple of weeks. Many are hoping for new music during the show, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Setlist Has Been A Secret, New Music?

Rihanna has been doing a great job keeping the setlist under wraps. This is her first ever performance on America’s so-called biggest stage after turning the opportunity down a few years back. Fenty did this to show solidarity with then-NFL quarterback Colin Kapernick, who kneeled during the national anthem in a peaceful protest to police violence against Black people in America. Legends such as Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones and so many more have performed for the halftime show.

Savage X Fenty Game Day Collection

The Grammy-winning icon wouldn’t be a smart business woman if she didn’t find a way to fit Savage X Fenty into her huge moment. She shared a new teaser for her new game day collection. Will we see some of the new collection on dancers or even Rih Rih while she performs? We will see on the night of February 12.

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Rihanna Finally Introduces Baby Boy To The World

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Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, and their son. Image source: RMBI,

Rihanna gave birth to her son back in May. Now, we’re finally getting a peek into motherhood for the multi-billion-dollar mogul.

Meeting Rih’s Mini Me

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their baby earlier this year to global anticipation. While the name of the baby still hasn’t yet been revealed, the couple is now slowly opening up. Saturday morning, Rihanna posted a short TikTok of her newborn playing with the phone camera.

“You’re trying to get mommy’s phone,” Rih asks in the background. This was not only an intro to Rih’s son, but to her verified account. This was her first ever post to the platform. Rihanna joins Beyonce, Will Smith, Selena Gomez, and Mariah Carey as one of the biggest names on TikTok.

Photos and videos of Rihanna’s and A$AP Rocky’s baby had noticeably been limited prior to the viral TikTok post.

More On The Way?

When asked about motherhood in a November interview with Entertainment Tonight, the Barbadian singer just couldn’t stop gushing.

“Oh my god, the mornings, like, seeing his morning face!” She replied when asked what her favorite part of motherhood is.

“Seeing a baby with, like, little bags and waking up and they’re just, like, startled. They’re trying to figure out where they’re at. It’s the cutest, it’s my favorite part of the day.” In the same interview, she mentioned her affinityfor singing to her baby at night. Well, at least one person has heard her long awaited ninth album.

For now, fans are still reeling with excitement over the ANTI artist’s upcoming Superbowl performance. This marks Rihanna’s first time gracing the career-making stage. Details on the set-list and guest performers aren’t out yet, so it looks like we’ll just have to wait for the big night on Feb 12.

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Couples of Influence: Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez; Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner, Among Many Others

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A study ranking combined celebrity followings reveal Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez as the most influential celebrity couple. KeyOpinionLeaders researched which celebrity couple has the most significant online influence based on their combined Twitter and Instagram followers.

Among the most influential celebrity couples, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez garnered 646.8 million followers, almost 175 million more than the second-place pair.

Initially dating since late 2016, the couple met while Rodriguez worked in the Gucci store in Spain as a sales assistant. Having fallen in love rapidly, the couple now lives in Cascais, Portugal, in a luxury pad valued at approximately $17 million with their five children.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez. Credit: Marca

Among the massive number of followers the pair has online, Ronaldo’s Instagram leads the pack with more than 500 million followers for the second time in its history. In addition to Rodriguez, she also holds a significant position on Instagram, with 39.4 million followers.

Next In Line For Most Influential Couple?

There is a correlation between the web personality Kylie Jenner and the rapper and record producer Travis Scott, who together have more than 471.9 million followers on their Twitter and Instagram accounts, which makes them the second most influential couple.

In April 2017, the couple started dating. Since then, they have had two children together, a daughter Stormi, born in 2018, and a son Wolf, born in February of this year. Since then, the couple has decided that Wolf will be christened with a different name, but they have not announced this to the public yet.

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Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner. Credit: Andy Kropa/Invision/AP

However, the couple has certainly experienced ups and downs in their relationship. Scott faced numerous allegations of cheating, which he has vehemently denied. Although there may be a few setbacks within the relationship, the couple appears to be very much in love since they were recently seen holding hands during a romantic beach vacation earlier in the month in Malibu.

Spot Three

The third spot goes to pop star Justin Bieber and model Hailey Bieber. Together, they have compiled 428.4 million followers on every social platform they’re active on.

It wasn’t until 2009 that Hailey Baldwin’s father, Stephen Baldwin, introduced the pair to one another. However, the couple didn’t become romantically involved until 2015. For a few years, they remained friends, but they rekindled their romance in June 2018. When the couple confirmed their marriage in October that year, Hailey took on the iconic Bieber surname.

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber. Credit: Getty Images

Most Influential Couple, 4th place

Lionel Messi, the Argentinean footballer, and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo rank fourth on the list with combined followers of 398.8 million. Since neither Messi nor the couple has an active Twitter account, the couple’s online following is primarily driven by Messi’s impressive Instagram following. Additionally, Roccuzzo is responsible for contributing 20.8 million Instagram followers of her own to the couple’s overall following.

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The Fifth Place Couple and More

In fifth place is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, who has 367.1 million followers combined with his partner Lauren Hashian. Lauren contributes 1.2 million Instagram followers of her own to the couple’s total Instagram following. However, ‘The Rock’ is arguably the couple’s most prominent follower, given his hulking physique and legendary cheat days. Furthermore, the list consists of 15 more influential couples, including Beyonce and Jay-Z, with a combined following of 301,808,027, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, with a combined following of 263,674,575.

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What Is KeyOpinionLeaders?

KeyOpinionLeaders.com provides free access to a search engine that enables you to locate Key Opinion Leaders. The search bar at the top of this page allows you to enter any concept and immediately obtain the top Key Opinion Leaders. In addition, you can filter your results according to other ideas, organizations, and geographical locations.

Ana Codallo, Influencer Officer at KeyOpinionLeaders, made the following comments.

“With the 2022 World Cup underway and a recent decision to leave premier league club Manchester United, Ronaldo is perhaps one of the most talked about people in the world right now.”

In Ana’s opinion, the inclusion of a well-known celebrity alongside Georgina Rodriguez makes sense.

She also emphasizes the difficulty for many celebrities in the spotlight of having such an enormous amount of worldwide attention. In an interesting finding, her team found that many celebrities keep their dating lives out of the public eye by not having any social media accounts.

Excessive attention can be draining for an individual. Keeping one’s life private is a luxury that even celebrities appreciate.

“Other celebrities are more open with their followers about their relationships, particularly if they have long-term partners or have been married for several years,” said Codallo. “Tagging one another’s social media accounts is a sure-fire way for celebrities to drive followers to a partner’s account and increase their online audience.”

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A$AP Rocky’s New Family Reason He’s Back To Business

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Rakim Mayers also known as A$AP Rocky welcomed a baby with music artist and business mogul, Rihanna, this past spring. The proud father revealed he is completely focused on his music and family in an interview for Complex. The Harlem-raised rapper has seemed to be enjoying his private life with his girlfriend and new born. “I love it. Everything is just based around my newfound love for being a dad and a family man.” he told the publication. They referred to him as a man of mystery as we have only seen him in a few paparazzi photos here and there with the Barbadian singer, since the announcement of their union.

A$AP Rocky 2022 Singles

Throughout this year Rocky has dropped a string of singles including, his ode to Robyn Fenty “D.M.B.” and the most recent track “Shittin’ Me.” The release of “D.M.B.” came with the iconic music video of him and Rihanna running the streets of New York City. Previously the pair shared the screen in his music video for his 2013 track “Fashion Killa.”

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Album On The Way

It looks like an album will be coming soon, but there is still no release date. Mayers last project was in 2018, Testing. He told Complex,  it’s some cool shit in store… And it’s not a situation where they [fans] are going to have to wait long. It’s like ASAP, no pun intended.” A$AP Rocky spoke to the publication with a certain excitement in the interview even though he described this moment in the hip-hop community as “really weird,” because of the deaths of important figures. Most recently hip-hop lost greats such as Take0ff from Migos and PnB Rock.

New Decor Line

Although Rocky’s musical project is coming along, he recently introduced us to his “furniture interior design studio.” His new decor line is called HOMMEMADE. The artist leaves Complex with this quote “all I have is my craft, my art, my family. That’s just my life. That’s what encompasses or completes my life at this moment.”

 

 

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Pop Stars and Vocalist Compete for Best Original Song

Rhianna, Joe Jones and Taylor Swift join race for Oscar nomination amongst others.

As the Oscar’s approach their 25th anniversary, preparations begin. The nominees for best original song involve several soloists, alongside other prominent popstars. Featured in films for their original written and performance of the songs – Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Sony’s Devotion, Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick and Pixar’s Turning Red, among others.

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Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Finneas aim to be on the category’s shorter list (prior Oscar winners). After seven years, a new track releases from Rihanna placing her in the same race which will be put out on Dec. 21.

 

The Oscar nominations for 2023 will be unveiled on January 24. The 95th Oscar Academy Awards will take place Sunday, March 12, 2023.

 

Oscar Nominees – Best Original Song

 

Rhianna – Lift Me Up

After returning from a years-long gap the fashion icon and singer has returned. In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever features the uplifting song that is co-written with the film’s composer, Ludwig Goransson, writer- director Ryan Coogler.

 

Lady Gaga – Hold My Hand

 

This sentimental ballad features in Paramount’s film – Top Gun: Maverick and is written by Michael Tucker.  Potentially, Gaga could earn a second Oscar for her original song after A Star Is Born “Shallow”.

 

Jazmine Sullivan – ” Stand Up”

Sullivan and co-writer Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II (Oscar winner Judas and the Black Messiah’s “Fight for You”) tribute the legacy of Emmett Till.

 

 

Taylor Swift – Carolina

Highlighted in Sony’s Where the Crawdads Sing, has swifted the singer into already a Grammy nomination and potentially earn two possible noms (All Too Well: The Short Film).

 

 

Joe Jonas and Khalid – Not Alone

In the final credits of Sony’s war drama Devotion are Joe Jonas and Khalid. The two wrote the song alongside Bernard Harvey and Ryan Tedder.

 

Selena Gomez – My Mind & Me

 

The singer and actress recently released her Apple documentary starring her life on and off- camera, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. The title from the film represents her personal struggles with mental health.

 


Doja Cat – Vegas

 

Featured from Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis is the rapper’s song but annex vocalist Shonka Dukureh’s recording of “Hound Dog.”

 

 

Billie Eilish & Finneas – Nobody Like You

 

The dynamic duo constructs three tracks for Pixar’s Turning Red – the others ” 1 True Love” and “U Know What’s Up” – in the style of a fictional boy band, featuring Finneas as one of the vocalists.

 

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Top 10 Most Googled African American Women Of 2022

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According to a new study, African American women such as Zendaya, Rihanna, Beyoncé, and others make up the top ten most searched in Google for 2022.

Recent research indicates that Zendaya is the most searched African American woman in the United States for 2022. Using Google search data for over 100 of the most influential African American women since January 1, 2022, the black social commentators at ThatSister examined which African American woman was the most talked about in 2022.

1. Zendaya

Zendaya was ranked as the top African American woman searched on Google in 2022, with an average of 2.71 million searches each month. She has had an incredibly successful year due to her appearance in the 2021 sci-fi film Dune and her role in HBO’s series Euphoria. With her numerous acting accomplishments throughout the year, the actress has been in the spotlight due to her relationship with Spider-Man co-star Tom Holland.

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Rihanna: Most Googled, But Not In Official Rankings

Since singer Rihanna is a Barbarian who is not a U.S. citizen, she is not included in the official ranking. Therefore, she was Googled an average of 1.77 million times each month this year, slightly lower than Zendaya’s. In 2005, Rihanna made her debut in the world with her hit single “Pon de Relay.” Since then, she has rarely been out of the news.

In addition to releasing internationally successful albums, hit singles, and features, Rihanna has also launched a successful clothing and cosmetics line. As a result of these innovative moves, she has maintained a prominent position in the public eye for many years. Also, announcing that she would headline the Super Bowl Halftime show in 2023, the “Lift Me Up” singer made headlines with the birth of her first child with partner A$AP Rocky.

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2. Serena Williams

Former tennis player Serena Williams was estimated to receive the second-highest Google searches in the United States in 2022. The announcement of Williams’ resignation from tennis in August 2022 sent shockwaves throughout the country and abroad. This resulted in search rates of 1.65 million monthly searches for the star.

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3. Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle is a member of the British Royal Family and the wife of King Charles III’s son, Prince Harry. Recently, the actress and Harry were the subjects of headlines regarding the upcoming release of their Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan. Markle is ranked third in this year’s Google searches for African-American women. Google searches for Meghan have exceeded 1.56 million per month this year.

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4. Beyonce

When it comes to celebrities who have worked in the music industry for an extended period, Beyoncé stands out as a top-tier personality. Having debuted as a solo artist in 2003, Beyonce has become a household name. As a result of the release of her seventh studio album, Renaissance, which dropped in July, she was Googled 1.20 million times each month across America in 2022, making her the fourth most talked about African American woman this year.

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5. Michelle Obama

In the world of politics, being the first lady is a very prestigious position. From 2009 to 2017, Michelle Obama’s husband, Barack Obama, was president of the United States. Recently, there was a release of her new book, “The Light We Carry.” Michelle ranks fifth, with an average of 1.19 million Google searches per month, slightly behind Beyoncé.

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6. Jada Pinkett-Smith

Set It Off actress Jada Pinkett-Smith ranks sixth, receiving 1.16 million Google searches monthly. Pinkett-Smith was in the spotlight during the Academy Awards after her husband, Will Smith, slapped comedian Chris Rock. Additionally, her relationship with R&B singer August Alsina caused friction within her marriage, which caused Jada’s popularity to rise.

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7. Oprah Winfrey

Known for her successful talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah Winfrey has been a significant figure on television since 1985. Since broadcasting nationally in 1986, the program has become the highest-rated television talk show in the United States and has won multiple Emmy Awards. As of 2022, Oprah is the seventh most searched African American woman on Google. In the United States, she is Googled 1.15 million times each month.

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8. Nicki Minaj

In the eighth and ninth places, accordingly, are rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. Since signing with Young Money in 2009, Nicki Minaj has released several hit singles. Currently, most of the attention she receives is based on the No. 1 single “Super Freaky Girl,” which contributes to the 1.12 million times she is searched on Google in the United States each month.

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9. Cardi B

Recently, Cardi B has been in the spotlight since her husband Offset’s cousin, and former Migos member Takeoff was killed outside a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 1. The “Up” rapper was searched 940K times per month throughout 2022 on average.

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10. Whoopi Goldberg

The host of The View and recipient of an Emmy Award, Whoopi Goldberg, rounds out the top ten, being searched 648K times per month on average in America throughout the year.

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ThatSister’s spokesperson commented on the study:

“This year has seen several notable celebrities hit the headlines for their acting successes, new albums, and personal endeavors.” According to the spokesperson, it will be interesting to see if these search figures will be changed in 2023 when the study is completed. Ultimately, this study provides a fascinating insight into which celebrities have impacted Americans most.

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Cardi B Not Rushing New Album

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Cardi B performs during the Wireless Festival at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on July 9, 2022 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

Cardi B hasn’t released in album in 4 years!  That’s a shame because her debut album, Invasion of Privacy, was received very well.  In fact, it won a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2018!  What’s the holdup Bardi?  She is really busy after all; she is a mom of two and an A-list celebrity that does more than just music.  Just recently, a fan suggested that the Bronx rapper hasn’t dropped anything because she is afraid it won’t sell.

The fan said this on TikTok after Saweetie had very low sales number after releasing her new tape, The Single Life.  Cardi had time to clap back at the fan on Twitter.  She said she doesn’t have to put out another album if she doesn’t want to because of her Diamond records.  Her Diamond records include, her breakout hit, “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” featuring J Balvin and Bad Bunny, and “Girls Like You”, which is a collaboration with pop group Maroon 5.  She continued to add that her tours do numbers as well.  In 2019, her Arena Tour grossed an average of $1 million per show!  It’s safe to say Cardi B is living well and might not ever have to make another album again.

Invasion of Privacy is still doing numbers to this day!  The debut album is certified triple platinum.  She became the first female rapper to have multiple number-one songs at the same time on the Billboard Hot 100.  This album is the first album in music history to have all songs certified platinum or higher.  Invasion of Privacy is the best-selling female rap album of the 2010s!  With this much success, I don’t blame her for not rushing to record.  She may be taking a page from Rihanna’s book.  We know the Fenty owner doesn’t have to step in the booth ever again if she doesn’t want to.  Cardi may be on the same type of time.

Well, the world is waiting Cardi, we hope to hear from you soon!

Written by: Brandon Simmons