The 100 Most Powerful Black Women on Twitter

August 24, 2010

by anjuan

The 100 Most Powerful Black Women on Twitter

These women have gained a tremendous amount of influence on Twitter by amassing a large number of followers, retweets, and memberships on user lists. We used Klout and Twittergrader, two online reputation measurement tools, to compile a list of the 100 most powerful black women on Twitter.

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#	Profile	Followers	Following	Updates	Listed
1	AngelaSimmons Angela Renee Simmons \| LA live, love, life	262,347	140	4,678	2,679
2	OfficialKimora Kimora Lee Simmons \| In the Fab Lane Model,Mogul,Mom! Designer, TV personality, Author, Perfumista, Married 2 Djimon Hounsou, Mother of Ming Lee, Aoki Lee+ Kenzo Lee. Living Life n the FAB Lane!	190,197	964	15,189	2,824
3	TherealTaraji Taraji P. Henson \| Everywhere Love IS Taraji aka TJ was born and raised in Washington DC. Single mother and doin the damn thang!	232,269	160	232,274	3,632
4	NICKIMINAJ Nicki Minaj Official Nicki Minaj Twitter. Myspace.com/nickiminaj	1,126,909	606	3,173	16,058
5	ReaganGomez Reagan Gomez \| Cali World Hi. It’s me. I’m a wife, mommy, and I do a little bit of acting. I TWEET. A LOT. LOVES MY BLOCK BUTTON. IF ITS 2 MUCH, LOVE YOUR UNFOLLOW BUTTON. THANK YOU:)	52,020	458	26,177	877
6	TRINArockstarr TRINA \| WORLDWIDE! MILLION $ GIRL!! Baddest Chick In The Game!! Recording Artist & Boss Chick!! New Album AMAZIN’ in stores NOW!! youtube.com/missTRINAdiva	275,085	534	7,279	3,586
7	MissKeriBaby keri hilson \| ATL designer of audible art?lover of all things houndstooth?candle enthusiast?appreciator of design?i dream in color?sleep sold separately	737,765	221	4,286	9,848
8	aliciakeys Alicia Keys \| New York City Light Bearing Artist/songwriter/musician/producer /actress/activist/people person	2,130,379	134	934	25,879
9	TiaMowry Tia Mowry \| Los Angeles, Ca I LOVE love and LOVE to be in LOVE. I am an actress, a wife, and proud to be who I am! I have no regrets and give 110% in everything I do! Live, Love, and Eat	297,135	91	6,371	3,473
10	PaulaAbdul The Real Paula Abdul \| Los Angeles, CA The Real Paula Abdul – American pop singer, dancer, choreographer, actress and television personality.	1,718,112	2,092	5,135	11,460
11	JanelleMonae Janelle Monae \| Metropolis The ArchAndroid is in Stores EVERYWHERE. And on iTunes: http://tinyurl.com/getArchAndroid	97,819	126	3,360	2,653
12	MsLaurenLondon Lauren London \| Cali What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
13	MonicaMyLife Monica \| Atlanta, GA Lil Rocko & Romelo’s Mommy	357,374	51	8,670	4,760
14	4everBrandy Brandy Norwood \| The moment Singer, Actress, Poet, Executive Producer, Mother, Daughter, and Ray J’s Sister	704,639	1,083	3,996	5,496
15	MsTerryMcMillan Terry McMillan \| online writer,idealist,truth-seeker troublemaker, loyal friend, bad singer, textile designer.	23,377	78	5,773	647
16	tyrabanks Tyra Banks \| Fierceland Business woman by day, SMIZE-r by night. Favs: ANYTHING in BBQ sauce & perfecting H2T poses in the mirror.	1,880,765	561	1,064	19,703
17	StarJonesEsq Star Jones \| New York An American Lawyer Chick who is FREE, BLACK and GROWN.	47,692	128	8,870	1,145
18	missfree Free \| look behind you lol V & Radio Personality, Writer and all around lover of the people!www.freesworld.com	130,667	657	15,631	1,165
19	epiphanygirl chrisette michele \| in my dreams! grammy award winning, singer songwriter poet actress, def jam recording artist, friend to many, uber-girly moi!!!	95,181	408	10,063	1,664
20	rihanna Rihanna \| New York Come here RUDE BOY!!	1,186,006	6	168	16,333
21	TheRealJordin Jordin Sparks \| 602 Baby Hiii! Joining the cast of In The Heights on Broadway starting August 19, 2010! Got some big things coming up! SO EXCITED!	590,983	303	9,291	12,373
22	NeNeLeakes NeNe Leakes \| Atlanta, GA ATLANTA’S REALEST HOUSEWIFE Author, Philanthropist, Actress, Host, Mom, Independent Business woman on the move & Outspoken Loyal Friend! NOW WHAT’S NEXT	149,679	255	2,323	2,176
23	nicolerichie Nicole Richie	1,266,993	135	1,771	15,360
24	iHateKatStacks Kat Stacks \| ?T: 40.92517,-73.895907 Management contact e-mail Kevin Wales bookingKatStacks@gmail.com	87,121	160	19,258	1,329
25	RealMichelleW Michelle Williams \| CHICAGO The Greatest	80,908	308	19,013	1,576
26	DawnRichard Dawn Richard / NEON \| IN A PALACE OF DREAMS ITS THAT DIRTY MONEY…6-28-10 THE LAST TRAIN TO PARIS DANITY KANE THE COMIC OUT NOW ON DANITYKANECOMICS.COM Myspace.com/dawnrichard	181,406	597	4,781	1,743
27	EstelleDarlings Estelle Come and Take ALL OF ME…	116,680	553	23,059	2,180
28	solangeknowles solange knowles water, melanin, bones, blood.	427,145	117	8,894	5,655
29	kekeinaction Keke Palmer \| Los Angeles, California Award winning actress and singer who rose to fame for her performance in the film Akeelah and the Bee.	139,071	7,328	8,429	5,946
30	TinyMajorMama Tameka Cottle \| ?T: 35.086577,-90.638499 Bio Mother, Singer, Songwriter, Producer….a real boss!!!	164,587	160	1,593	1,546
31	TEYANATAYLOR TEYANA M.J. TAYLOR \| HARLEMMM I AM MCLOVIN	218,054	273	7,636	2,858
32	MissyElliott Missy Elliott I have written or produced for All Ya Favorite Singers! Im A Stan for GOD PERIOD! My Dream is to see Female Rappers Unite and go on 106 and Park together!!!	71,937	467	7,115	1,565
33	bevysmith bevysmith \| NYC I’m Bevy Smith and I’m a gal about town! Definitely not a socialite or a fashionista! Just Bevy!	12,919	557	53,768	294
34	MissJia Miss Jia: INSOMNIAC \| ATL Blogger + Dirty Panties radio show co-host + Advocate & Founder of the B-tch, You Think I Give a F-ck crew. I am not the standard, I am the exception.	12,420	328	133,389	632
35	Kandi Kandi Burruss \| Atlanta, Ga. singer, songwriter, producer, actress, entrepreneur, cast member on Real House Wives Of Atlanta and last but not least MOTHER!!!!	194,025	890	12,935	3,617
36	hollyrpeete Holly Robinson Peete \| CALI Co-Host of CBS’ The TALK actor,author, philanthropist, and crazy momma of 4…??? NFL FOOTBALL	50,279	553	14,049	1,896
37	KylaPratt Kyla Pratt \| Cali Laughn @ these fake twitter pages….Thanx 4 the luv	106,965	207	5,870	1,014
38	DenyceLawton Denyce Lawton \| D.C. / NYC / Hollywood Actress (Watch Tyler Perry House of Payne Everyday & New episodes Every Wed night on TBS)	24,410	620	12,574	430
39	SherriEShepherd Sherri Shepherd \| New York, NY Jeffrey’s Mother, Actress, Co-Host of The View, Star of Lifetime Sitcom Sherri, Jesus Groupie, Karaoke Queen, Single & Loving Life & All Around Sweet Person	190,156	173	4,599	3,380
40	MariahCarey Mariah Carey	3,168,184	26	950	24,973
41	therealmarymary Erica n Tina \| Los Angeles California Mary Mary- singers, songwriters, sisters mothers, wives, 2 light skinned chicks that REALLY love God!	50,161	283	6,644	1,195
42	alexandramusic Alexandra Burke \| London Start Without You out September 5th	113,243	187	4,489	1,567
43	V_Simmons Vanessa Simmons \| My Own Planet Just Me…	221,140	164	3,848	1,966
44	LeToyaLuckett LeToya Luckett \| Worldwide Hey ya’ll! My new album, Lady Love is IN STORES NOW!	115,309	147	2,931	1,589
45	JanetJackson Janet Jackson \| Los Angeles The OFFICIAL Janet Jackson Twitter	1,188,470	14	154	15,877
46	RASHEEDAGAPEACH RASHEEDA \| ATLANTA,GA Booking Contact is dlo117@gmail.com Artist,Entrepreneur,SongWriter,Boss Chick & BBC Is Da movement,Real Friend, Female Hiphop Entertainer, Georgia Peach Baby!	37,797	278	16,900	705
47	TheYBF YBF CHIC \| Everywhere/ D.C. area Your Source Of Celebrity Fabulousness & Foolywang.	31,932	579	4,468	619
48	fatbellybella ErykahBadu \| im in mid air i will not pop 4u or break 4u or hate for u or even hate u	201,860	2,495	7,404	6,013
49	Candace_Parker Candace Parker \| Somewhere between point A&B Former University of Tennessee Lady Vol, currently playing for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and for the Euroleague’s UMMC Ekaterinburg club.	51,529	116	6,333	1,289
50	donnabrazile Donna Brazile \| Washington, DC Veteran Democratic political strategist, adjunct professor, author, and syndicated columnist.	47,339	46	1,531	1,937
51	maryjblige Mary J. Blige \| ?T: 29.743639,-95.457766	1,027,036	53	1,278	10,254
52	MISSMYA MYA \| In My Skin www.tmatf.org, www.myamya.com, www.beautyandthestreets.net	123,433	577	3,291	2,592
53	Oprah Oprah Winfrey \| Chicago, IL Live Your Best Life	4,075,624	19	99	45,343
54	juneAmbrose juneAmbrose \| New York City Author of Effortless Style, Fashion Designer & Stylist. Contact: marc@modesquad.com	111,115	240	11,774	1,127
55	Dondria [[DoNDri@]] \| atL//dALLAs SoSOdEf RecOrding ArTiSt, YouTuBe PhEnom. [[DONDRIA VS. PHATFFFAT AUGUST 17, 2010!!!!!!! #LEGGOOOOOO]]	46,219	1,150	14,110	810
56	Venuseswilliams Venus Williams\| Palm Beach Gardens, Fl Tennis player, big sister, grown up girl. Double Tap!	574,813	41	1,722	6,238
57	ciara Ciara \| ?T: 33.822704,-84.50834	538,710	54	878	7,830
58	CMilianOfficial Christina Milian \| Everywhere..Never in one place So in Love with love and the beautiful family God has blessed me with. I feel so blessed to create. In more ways than one	52,780	99	1,083	871
59	Necole Bitchie Necole Bitchie\| Miami Btch!!!Life’s A Btch…So I just Blog That MuthaF**ka!!	140,046	481	23,461	2600
60	Shontelle_Layne Shontelle Layne \| LUSHLAND, WORLDWIDE! SINGER/SONGWRITER/ENTERTAINER	35,428	224	32,045	1,028
61	harrislacewell Harris-Lacewell \| Princeton and New Orleans Princeton Prof, MSNBC contributor, columnist for The Nation.	17,472	320	12,622	1,932
62	MsSelitaEbanks Selita Ebanks \| Everywhere! Model-Victoria’s Secret, Sports Illustrated, editorial, etc. Philanthropist – www.shineonsierraleone.org www.newyorkersforchildren.org	23,712	116	4,748	695
63	JeanGreasy JeanGrae \| In my skin. It’s a bad time for the empire.	26,246	555	35,196	1,062
64	TameraMowryTwo Tamera Mowry \| Los Angeles, Ca. Live, Love, Laugh. I’m known as an actress, producer, and inspirational speaker and I live by the motto.	163,187	86	2,447	2,366
65	JeanetteJenkins Jeanette Jenkins \| HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY TRAINER, NUTRITIONIST, TV HEALTH AND FITNESS CORRESPONDENT, AUTHOR, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COACH, PRODUCER, BUSINESS WOMAN, ENTREPRENEUR	13,286	539	6,881	329
66	TheRealLRaye LisaRaye \| right here Actress, spokesmodel, mother, business woman…and FIRST LADY!!!	51,689	98	7,028	880
67	TheRealTahiry Tahiry Media & Bookings inquiries to durand.solange@gmail.com @xsxdx	27,271	179	7,810	532
68	iamkelis kelis \| New York, NY Artist & Professional Chef	104,741	0	821	2,107
69	FarrahFranklin Farrah Franklin \| Cali Baby Female BOSS/ Singer/ Actress/ Producer The One & Only Farrah Franklin 100.999% ORGANIC/REAL, Lol. BOOKINGS CONTACT : Femaleboss818@gmail.com	25,115	24,390	7,141	423
70	shanell_SnL Shanell. \| Worldwide. YOUNG MONEY Singer, Songwriter, Choreographer…YOUR FANTASY! XOXOX	76,133	201	3,876	1,748
71	faydra_deon Faydra Deon \| The DMV (DC-MD-VA) follower of Christ; QUEEN of QUESTIONS (& Grammar); Computer Apps. Trainer; Website Designer; WordPress Tipster & Customizer; AKA; DC Social Media Examiner	11,236	10,371	81,296	303
72	DryerBuzz DryerBuzz.com \| Universa Combing the headlines to bring you the buzz. One of the FIRST – Veteran Brand Master and Boss Lady of Social Change Buzz. Editor of DryerBuzz.com.	4,557	3,222	39,112	155
73	thisisNIVEA NIVEA akaRandyWatson A kind spirit that wishes her name on twitter could remain 1RandyWatson! Hahahahaha!	18,996	152	2,633	180
74	Shaunie_O Shaunie O’Neal \| Where I’m at Wonderwoman	38,013	192	5,103	383
75	kimcoles Kim Coles \| EVERYWHERE! actress comedian GODDESS!! KIMCOLESINC.COM Laughter=LOVE!	11,847	1,677	5,094	582
76	indiaarie India.Arie \| ?T: 33.794601,-84.148157 artist & explorer on a mission to spread love healing peace and joy through words and music	44,991	219	1,255	1,263
77	TichinaArnold Tichina Arnold \| God only knows It’s nice 2 B IMPORTANT but it’s more important 2 B NICE! Live your life 2 the fullest.	46,589	140	976	700
78	Soledad_OBrien Soledad O’Brien \| New York CNN Anchor and Special Correspondent	33,977	179	736	1,773
79	IAMQUEENLATIFAH Queen Latifah \| Everywhere Actor/Rapper/Singer/Producer	1,111,080	34	274	9,546
80	afrobella afrobella \| Chicago Beauty, hair and culture blogger extraordinaire. Often imitated, never duplicated. According to some, I’m the Godmother of Brown Beauty Blogging!	9,680	2,698	31,665	753
81	MiSSHONEYB MiSS HONEY B. \| A-T-L-A-N-T-A. but iREP VA. ALL I NEED IS ONE MIC- Nas	8,310	272	35,304	114
82	MeaganGood Meagan Good The Official Meagan Good Page,(please dont be offended that I dont follow,I hav my @s on my phone,my intention is to try to respond whenever im on)	87,873	0	3,629	1,505
83	lalahhathaway lalah hathaway \| jupiter- south side musician, and supreme gadget girl.	21,313	68	5,951	640
84	angelonfire Angel Laws \| NYC & N.C. creator & editor of CONCRETELOOP.com & ANGELONFIRE.com	8,280	854	22,765	396
85	MsJillMJones Jill Marie Jones \| JUPITER I SOAR HIGH! WINGS UN-CLIPPED…FEET NOT BOUND, FOR I AM A BUTTERFLY! And when I’m not orbiting Jupiter…I do a little acting on the side.	11,032	76	2,086	176
86	jacquereid jacque reid \| NYC National tv and radio personality	4,727	465	2,920	141
87	SHEEmusic SHEE \| Empire & Garden State When you refer to a woman you say ?she,? add an ?e? for everything a woman is or aspires to be. That?s me, ??SHEE??? …the quintessential hip-hop female.	136,235	113,086	15,132	3,760
88	jodywatley Jody Watley \| World Always Evolving Renaissance Woman. Grammy Winning Artist. Working on 10th solo album CHAMELEON	16,860	167	9,966	795
89	shaunssanctuary Shaun Robinson \| Los Angeles TV journalist, Access Hollywood, Author of EXACTLY AS I AM for teen girls on self-esteem, Speaker, Producer, Motown Gal	8,988	150	4,628	329
90	faraichideya Farai Chideya \| NYC and points N/S/E/W Multi-media journalist; reporter on race, generational identity, and politics; and author of four books including novel Kiss the Sky.	6,566	649	10,958	518
91	ashanti ASHANTI \| NEW YORK CEO of Written Entertainment OFFICIALLY TWEETING SINCE JAN 1 2010!!!	50,886	153	3,786	1,149
92	danamo Danyel Smith \| New York City [writer, editor, screenwriter, content creator/manager] a former everything. a future everything.	10,750	893	33,692	328
93	Goapele Goapele I am a Singer Songwriter	33,241	581	1,317	933
94	sistertoldja Sister Toldja \| I live in Brooklyn, baby. Writer. Media Personality. Provocateur. NOT your next best friend, but I love you still.	6,348	1,238	38,827	454
95	kimwayans Kim Wayans Actress, Comedian, Playwright. Author of Amy Hodgepodge, children’s book series featuring multiracial main character Amy Hodges.	18,260	3,371	4,114	635
96	sharoncarpenter Sharon Carpenter \| New York/London Anchor / Reporter	8,669	236	7,038	185
97	tonibraxton Toni Braxton \| Los Angeles Singer/cakemaker	55,075	67	743	1,791
98	NiecyNash niecy nash Actress, commediane, mother. Making the world better one joke at a time! Get into it!	38,355	67	539	1,317
99	aishatyler Aisha Tyler \| Los Angeles, CA I’m a comedian. I’m an actor. I play Lana Kane on Archer. I’ve been on lots of TV shows. I like steak. I just shot you on XBL. Sorry if it stings.	20,232	198	4,432	1,350
100	Dr_Michelle Dr.Michelle Callahan \| New York City TV Host, Author of Ms. Typed, Relationship Expert, Life Coach, Developmental Psychologist. Media Favorite	4,151	412	3,005	127

Category: Featured, social media | Tags: Angela Simmons, black women, klout, powerful, twitter, twittergrader, verified Twitter accounts

About the Author
Anjuan Simmons is an emerging technology consultant and freelance technology consultant currently working as a Director at Adverlyze, an online marketing strategy company. Anjuan has previously worked for Accenture and Deloitte. He has an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Texas A&M University. He can be found on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/anjuan and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/anjuan.
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Comments

Wafa Arabella says:

08.31.10 at 5:33 am

So disappointed to she @Darealamberrose is not here. For that reason this list must incorrect and not of actual fact

@bayareavenus says:

08.31.10 at 1:53 am

Kat stacks is neither Black or powerful.

She doesn't even have power over herself. You disappoint me BlackWeb. What are your standards for powerful? Or Black for that matter? Or is it one of those “I Got Black In Me…” kinda things… if that's the case where are the Kardashians…

Mrs. Armand says:

08.31.10 at 12:21 am

are you f*c*i*g kidding me!? out of 100 kat stacks is #24?! this is some bulls*it! shes not even black, let alone powerfull;; news flash people>> KAT STACKS IS A SMUT <<

Melanie Beloved says:

08.30.10 at 10:51 pm

this list SUCKS! how is Kat Stacks before OPRAH?! whoever created this list is soooo STUPID.. what is powerful about Nicki Minaj (PLASTIC). ugh, i'm shocked.

Yesh. says:

08.30.10 at 10:42 pm

WHY is Rat Sacks #24?
Ahead of Erykah Badu?
Why.
Whoever made this must also be screwing her.

Tay says:

08.30.10 at 8:51 pm

Kat Stacks is 24 and Oprah is 53…. Armageddon is upon us…

Kat's Poor Neglected Son says:

08.30.10 at 8:08 pm

GTFOH! Kat Stacks isn't even black.!She's Venezuelan! Both parents are Venezuelan.! Check www katstacksfraud com

Lisa says:

08.29.10 at 7:10 pm

Hmm could someone please explain to me what's so “powerful” about Angel Simmons? What exactly is she doing on twitter that makes her so powerful?Another thing Kat Stacks is NOT black. She sleeps with a lot of black men though but that don't make her black and Paula Abdul is half arab (Syrian) and half white (Jewish Canadian mother).

digitalsista says:

08.29.10 at 8:53 am

you can just go here for that: http://twittergrader.com/top/women

you'll notice that there are some faces missing there. This list was created because of that.

JohnO says:

08.29.10 at 8:44 am

Bit racist this list. I'll compile a list of Most Powerful White Women on Twitter and see how it goes.

guest says:

08.28.10 at 9:15 pm

hmmmm…….ok

Benjamin Irving says:

08.27.10 at 6:33 pm

THIS LIST IS BULLSHITTTTTT!! HOW YOU HAVE KAT STACKS BUT NOT @MISSNATALIENUNN #EPICFAIL

A D Graham says:

08.27.10 at 2:43 pm

Anjuan I have to agree with BronxGirl (and not because I'm an original Bronx Girl. LOL). I get frustrated when Forbes does these Powerful Women lists and we are hardly mentioned. I write for Forbes.com and am pretty influential in social media yet I know they aren't going to put me on there (although my writing gets a ton of traffic and feedback). I make it a point to connect with real women of influence using social media so that I can promote them, have them on my radio show, write about them, etc. How do we expect people to take us serious when we give such heavy influence to celebrities? We've got to do better. It's not about hating, as much as it is about showing we can hold our own in areas outside of entertainment. @digitalsista for one is a heavy advocate of Black Women in technology and has been a strong influence in social media. Why she's not on the list is baffling. Same with @marvetbritto. I was glad to see @dryerbuzz on there. When I find Black Women on social media it warms my heart. There are more of us out there than you know. I am one of the few (Black Women) that speaks on social media panels.

Let's break this social media thing down though. Define “influence”. Social media is about being social, engaging in dialog. How many times have you seen Oprah, for example, dialog using social media? She pushes out messages (rather her TEAM) pushes out messages. I challenge you to show that a majority of these ladies are really using social media as it's intended to be used. Some of them do, don't get me wrong. And I love Oprah as she is a role model for me. Terry McMillan is one of the few on this last that really communicates outside of purely branding strategy. Ashton Kutcher as “influence” but it doesn't mean he is using it as he should be. If he wasn't a celebrity, what would he have to share.

I respectfully ask that you not look at number of followers but the real engagement and use of social media to make a difference. As I said, I can give you 3 dozen at least including @careerengineer (career management) @babyboomerbev (boomer issues & resources) @smallbizlady (entrepreneurial) @webbusiness (entrepreneurial & tech) @sunnygrrrl (tech) and yes, I'll say it @talentdiva (professional development, entrepreneurship, tech, etc). It's quality over quantity.

Adeea Rogers says:

08.26.10 at 8:16 pm

I was with you until June Ambrose. She called plus-sized women “barrel shaped.” And she has trouble spelling. But I appreciate the list. I would like to suggest a list of influential women who are not celebrities.

Bklynbandette112 says:

08.26.10 at 4:02 am

Uhmmm, How The HELL was this info compiled? How Is My Girl Valeisha Butterfield NOT On This List (http://www.twitter.com/valeisha) , But KAT STACKS IS!!??? She's Not Black & Has No Respect For BLACK PEOPLE! We have to stop including folks into our race who Only want to be there when it's beneficial for them.
If That's The Case Have Folks Follow ME http://www.twitter.com/StayceHustle.

Anjuan Simmons says:

08.26.10 at 12:52 am

I want to apologize to @smashedthehomie who appeared for a while in an earlier version of the list that was later corrected. I apologize to her for the confusion, and I hope she understands.

Anjuan Simmons says:

08.26.10 at 12:29 am

I think I see your point. However, I do have a question. Who on the list do you consider to be 100% black?

Anjuan Simmons says:

08.26.10 at 12:27 am

Who do you suggest?