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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| Rank | Picture | Profile | Followers | Following | Updates | Listed | Tweet |
| 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 |
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 |
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| 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 | ÜT: 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 | ÜT: 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 | ÜT: 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 | ÜT: 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 B*tch!!!Life’s A B*tch…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 | ÜT: 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 | |
