Top 25 Black Chicago Influencers in 2025

1. Van Johnson

Bio 📍Chicago Actor📺 VH-1 tv star of Black Ink Crew Chicago (8 seasons)🍽 Celebrity ChefInstagram Handle @vanjohnsonofficialInstagram Followers 557.9KType MacroGender MaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit

2. Brenda

Bio ✝️ Romans 8📍 Chicago✨ Helping You To Tell Your Unique Style Story💌 Agent: ****@10mgmt.com📺 Join me on YouTube Below!Instagram Handle @thechiccitygirlInstagram Followers 180.9KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

3. Milan J’adore

Bio • James 1:3-4 🧿• Lifestyle + Fashion • Collabs + General Inquires | ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @therealmilanjInstagram Followers 102.2KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

4. Cande Smith

Bio ✨ Living beautifully, everyday!Plus Size Style | 5b Garden Life📍Chicago💌 ****@gmail.comLinks for everything I love👇🏾Instagram Handle @candeslandInstagram Followers 60.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

5. Kay Kennedy

Bio Slaying 4C hair, fits, & confidence on a budget 💅🏾📩 ****@gmail.com | 📍Chicago👇 Shop / Watch / Work w/ MeInstagram Handle @itskaykennedyInstagram Followers 50.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York City, New York, United States Get Email Contact

6. Lana Mari

Bio 👗Fashion, 💄Beauty, and ✨️LifestyleSize 12/LChicago, IL 📧****@gmail.comBeauty in Brunch tickets ⬇️Use code "lanabrunch"Instagram Handle @thatslanamariInstagram Followers 52.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

7. Michele Thompson

Bio Southern Roots, Big City Living 📍Chicago✨Fashion | Food | Flights 💌 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @everythingcheleInstagram Followers 50.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

8. Nakia Sunshine

Bio Beauty • Lifestyle • Fashion📍Chicago💌****@theluxelion.comLiving My Dream for My Brother🙏🏽👼Instagram Handle @k.tokyoInstagram Followers 46.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

9. Jacquie & Ryan

Bio romanticizing the life we already havein📍Chicagoland with a toddlermarriage, toddler-friendly travel + cozy rituals💌 ****@thechicagocouple.comInstagram Handle @jacquieandryanInstagram Followers 48.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

10. Kira West

Bio ✈️🧘🏾‍♀️🌏💪🏾🏃🏾‍♀️📍LDN | NYC💌 ****@bykwest.comTravel, self-care, running & movement. Inspiring you to live your best life at home or abroad!Instagram Handle @bykwestInstagram Followers 47.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation United States Get Email Contact

11. Janquel Jackson

Bio ▪️Datenight | Food & Experiences | Travel | Lifestyle ▪️Chicago▪️Inspiring your next destination ▪️Creative Strategist💌****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lavishfoodlifeInstagram Followers 43.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

12. Rachel Mooreland

Bio a creator that’s never content #heyraychhaward-winning content creator + social media managerchicagocollabs: ****@heyraychh.comInstagram Handle @heyraychhInstagram Followers 25.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

13. Courtney Elzy

Bio 2 Corinthians 12:9 💚 | CHICAGO📍x Traveling Stylist | Master Braider | Booking Link Below Email: ****@Gmail.comInstagram Handle @conay_controlInstagram Followers 25KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

14. Tiffany Keene

Bio 📍 Chicago 🏙️ 👩🏽‍⚕️ Nurse + Lifestyle Creator🎥 Sharing Motherhood, Homeschooling & Fun📧 ****@RealAtTiffanys.comInstagram Handle @real.at.tiffanysInstagram Followers 22.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

15. Jefe Ky

Bio 📍CHICAGO✈️ UNSIGNED RAP STAR⭐️CEO of Dipped Apparel & Beauty💕 @dippedbeauty @shopdippedapparelInstagram Handle @jefe_kyInstagram Followers 24.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

16. Latrice Cox

Bio I share my experiences as a 🙏🏽millennial mom & wife! CHI📍 CLE Raised🖤1920💙 Let’s COLLAB 📧 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mrz_mombossInstagram Followers 16.9KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Cleveland, Ohio, United States Get Email Contact

17. Cennedy Elexis

Bio Chicago | beauty | lifestyle🤍****@shinetalentgroup.comInstagram Handle @cennedyelexisInstagram Followers 15.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

18. Angela Vaughn

Bio Chicago Foodie | Lifestyle | Home Cooking | Wife That Cooks | Dinner for Two Meal Ideas | Vlog ****@plussizeinchicago.comInstagram Handle @plussizechiInstagram Followers 14.5KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

19. Infamis Missy

Bio Stylist | Vibe Curator | Luxury Concierge🎤: @fridayjr.co 🍾: @galeriachi 🎨: @infamisstyling💡: @infamiscollective🏋🏻‍♀️: @sundaysweatclubchicago ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @infamismissyInstagram Followers 12KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Social FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestLinkedIn Get Email Get Phone Contact Sales

20. Simone Latrice

Bio Women Empowerment 👯‍♀️..Health Enthusiast 🏋🏾‍♀️Brown skinned beauty😘..Who doesn't ❤️ a female hooper... #4 #B1GTEN🔶🔷🔶#exathlete ⛹🏽‍♀️Instagram Handle @simonelatrice4Instagram Followers 10.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

21. Me-Me

Bio Food | Lifestyle BlogDallas & Chicago + more 💕💌 DM/Email for Partnerships****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @memeinthecity_Instagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact

22. Molivias Analytics

Bio 🤍Data Engineer🤍Navigate through duality with me🤍Dm for collabs ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @moliviasInstagram Followers 916Type NanoGender FemaleLocation Chicago, Illinois, United States Get Email Contact