Top 25 Black Chicago Influencers in 2026

1. Van Johnson

Bio 📍Chicago Actor
📺 VH-1 tv star of Black Ink Crew Chicago (8 seasons)
🍽 Celebrity Chef Instagram Handle @vanjohnsonofficial Instagram Followers 548.9K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Macro Gender Male Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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2. Brenda

Bio ✝️ Romans 8
📍 Chicago
✨ Helping You To Tell Your Unique Style Story
💌 Agent: *****@10mgmt.com
📺 Join me on YouTube Below! Instagram Handle @thechiccitygirl Instagram Followers 198.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Macro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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3. Milan J’adore

Bio • James 1:3-4 🧿
• Lifestyle + Fashion
• Collabs + General Inquires | *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @therealmilanj Instagram Followers 104K Type Macro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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4. Cande Smith

Bio ✨ Living beautifully, everyday!
📍Chicago
💌 *****@gmail.com
🔗Links for everything I love👇🏾 Instagram Handle @candesland Instagram Followers 59.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5. Lana Mari

Bio Chicago creator ✨
Midsize fashion • beauty • lifestyle
I overthink outfits so you don’t have to
📧 *****@gmail.com
⬇️ Links Instagram Handle @thatslanamari Instagram Followers 57.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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6. Jacquie & Ryan

Bio 📍chicago burbs | couple + family
your friend who’s really intentional about
marriage & everyday life 🪩🍸
📩 *****@thechicagocouple.com Instagram Handle @jacquieandryan Instagram Followers 51K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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7. Michele Thompson

Bio 📍Dallas
🥂Luxury Storyteller
✨Fashion | Food | Flights
💌 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @everythingchele Instagram Followers 49.4K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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8. Kira West

Bio 📍LDN | NYC
💌 *****@bykwest.com
Wellness & travel for women building full lives
Movement, mindset & motherhood — honestly Instagram Handle @bykwest Instagram Followers 48.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United States
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9. Kay Kennedy

Bio Slaying 4C hair, fits, & confidence on a budget 💅🏾
For Collab 📩 *****@gmail.com | 📍Las Vegas
@fashionnova
👇 Shop / Watch / Work w/ Me Instagram Handle @itskaykennedy Instagram Followers 46.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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10. Janquel Jackson

Bio ▪️Restaurants | Travel & Staycations | Things to do
▪️Experiences worth getting dressed for™
💌 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @lavishfoodlife Instagram Followers 42.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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11. Jefe Ky

Bio 📍CHICAGO✈️
UNSIGNED RAP STAR⭐️🐑
CEO of Dipped Apparel & Beauty💕
@dippedbeauty @shopdippedapparel Instagram Handle @jefe_ky Instagram Followers 25.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +5% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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12. Rachel Mooreland

Bio a very unserious virgo
an award-winning content creator #heyraychh
social media manager
your favorite chicago plug
let’s work: *****@heyraychh.com Instagram Handle @heyraychh Instagram Followers 25K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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13. Cennedy Elexis

Bio Chicago | beauty | lifestyle🤍
*****@amotalenthouse.com. Instagram Handle @cennedyelexis Instagram Followers 16.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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14. Latrice Cox

Bio I share my experiences as a 🙏🏽millennial mom & wife! CHI📍 CLE Raised🖤1920💙 Let’s COLLAB 📧 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mrz_momboss Instagram Followers 15.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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15. Angela Vaughn

Bio Chicago Foodie 🇺🇸 | Home Cook 👩🏽‍🍳 | Travel for Eats ✈️ *****@plussizeinchicago.com Instagram Handle @plussizechi Instagram Followers 14.6K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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16. Aminah Sillah-Baker

Bio CEO, MzMinah Media ~ IL Fleet Manager @illinoisfleetdjs @thefleetmag
@myradiochicago @straightofficialmag
#MzMinahMedia
R.I.P King Mucky🕊️😇❤️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @mzminah_browndivah Instagram Followers 13.2K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States

17. Simone Latrice

Bio Women Empowerment 👯‍♀️..Health Enthusiast 🏋🏾‍♀️
Brown skinned beauty😘..Who doesn't ❤️ a female hooper... #4 #B1GTEN🔶🔷🔶#exathlete ⛹🏽‍♀️ Instagram Handle @simonelatrice4 Instagram Followers 12.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +12% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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18. Molivias Analytics

Bio Career • Money • Wellness
building structure without burnout.
Partnerships: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @molivias Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (3mo) +8% Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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19. Nakia Sunshine

Bio 📍Chicago
Beauty • Lifestyle • Fashion
💌*****@theluxelion.com
Living My Dream for My Brother🙏🏽👼 Instagram Handle @k.tokyo Instagram Followers 44.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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20. Instagram

Bio 📍 Cleveland & Chicago 🏙️
👩🏽‍⚕️ Nurse + Lifestyle Creator
🎥 Sharing Motherhood, Recipes & Fun
📧 *****@RealAtTiffanys.com Instagram Handle @real.at.tiffanys Instagram Followers 24.6K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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21. Courtney Elzy

Bio 2 Corinthians 12:9 💚 | CHICAGO📍x Traveling Stylist | Master Braider | Booking Link Below
Email: *****@Gmail.com Instagram Handle @conay_control Instagram Followers 24.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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22. Me-Me

Bio Food | Lifestyle Blog
Dallas & Chicago + more 💕
💌 DM/Email for Partnerships
*****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @memeinthecity_ Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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