Black Twitter 100
18. Amir Abbassy @BlameTheLabel Location: Unknown Followers: 7, 245 Amir Abbassy’s Twitter timeline is full of gems for potential artists and those attempting to build brands. Although Abassy’s made major moves in managing the career of Freeway, the Richmond, Va. native also has a stable of newer artists he’s grooming for the long haul. […]
19. Shaheem Reid @ShaheemReid Location: New York, NY Followers: 85, 600 Shaheem Reid stamp in Hip-Hop journalism is official. From MTV News to XXL and Life + Times, Reid has interviewed and profile some of the rap game’s best and brightest. Be sure to hit that follow button. https://twitter.com/ShaheemReid/status/483499516365000705
20. Young Savv @youngsavv Location: Unknown Followers: 19, 700 Young Savv and the Best Of Both Offices gang keeps things moving on their content heavy blog. Standing as a platform for emerging artists, their active social media presence makes them a solid connect to keep in the rotation. — Photo: Instagram
21. Wally Sparks @djwallysparks Location: Atlanta, GA Followers: 10, 900 DJ Wally Sparks is a legend in the Southern Hip-Hop mixtape game. The ATL, by way of Tennessee, resident has put out mixes with stars like Big K.R.I.T. but has also established his own strong brand of mixes. Don’t sleep.
22. Mikey Fresh @MikeyFresh1 Location: New York, NY Followers: 7, 545 Okay, we know that Mikey Fresh is Asian but he’s definitely part of the culture. With writing credits over at Miss Info, VIBE and other spots, readers can expect more of that high quality content from the kid. https://twitter.com/MikeyFresh1/status/483640224090583041
23. LowKeyUHTN @LowKeyUHTN Location: New York, NY Followers: 33, 700 You Heard That New blog creator Nile “LowKey” Ivey has created one of the most robust spaces on the crowded music Internets space. With a relentless stream of content on his blog, and a growing presence as a concert and venue host, LowKey is a […]
24. Craig Jenkins @CraigSJ Location: New York, NY Followers: 4, 846 Craig Jenkins has lent his pen to a variety of publications, including Pitchfork, Billboard, Passion Of The Weiss and several other places we’re surely missing. His Twitter feed is part music critique, part vicious slander but done in a way that feels honest. […]
25. SoulBounce @SoulBounce Location: Worldwide Followers: 20, 500 The folks at SoulBounce have been providing readers with the latest in music news for years. With a strong emphasis on R&B and Soul acts, the “Bouncers” fill a much needed void in the online music news space. Big shout to Butta AKA @ButtaBaby from SoulBounce! https://twitter.com/SoulBounce/status/461607626036748288
1. Teyana MJ. Taylor @TEYANATAYLOR Los Angeles, CA Followers: 958,000 As the first lady of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label, Teyana Taylor has certainly captured the attention of the public in recent times. The Harlem native’s looks are well circulated about fashion blogs and websites, and there’s only a few people that can say Yeezy […]
2. Karen Civil @KarenCivil Los Angeles, CA Followers: 242,000 Even the term “renaissance woman” doesn’t cover everything that Karen Civil manages to fit into her busy schedule. A gig at Beats Music, holding down KarenCivil.com, making sure your favorites artists like Jeezy or Nipsey Hussle stay on point on social media, or stunting on the ‘Gram, […]
2. Dallas Penn @Dallas_Penn Location: New York, NY Followers: 10, 300 Dallas Penn has become known to younger fans as one of the co-hosts of The Combat Jack Show, but he’s also one of the top writers and fashion gurus in the game. Although Penn keeps it connected to sneakers and streetwear, he happens […]
4. Rihanna @rihanna Location: Los Angeles, CA Followers: 35,000,900 Although music is how she made her mark, Barbados native Rihanna has become one of today’s top style icons. With dazzling looks that change with the weather and the ability to set the media into a frenzy at a whim, she won’t lose her place […]