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 + Follow Instagram Followers 548.9K Follower Growth (2mo) -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 + Follow Instagram Followers 198.9K 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 + Follow 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 59.7K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5. Lana Mari

Bio Chicago creator ✨Midsize fashion • beauty • lifestyleI overthink outfits so you don’t have to📧 *****@gmail.com⬇️ Links Instagram Handle @thatslanamari + Follow Instagram Followers 57.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +10% 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 + Follow 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 49.4K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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8. Kira West

Bio 📍LDN | NYC💌 *****@bykwest.comWellness & travel for women building full livesMovement, mindset & motherhood — honestly Instagram Handle @bykwest + Follow Instagram Followers 48.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +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 + Follow Instagram Followers 46.5K Follower Growth (2mo) -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 + Follow 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 25.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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12. Rachel Mooreland

Bio a very unserious virgoan award-winning content creator #heyraychh social media manageryour favorite chicago pluglet’s work: *****@heyraychh.com Instagram Handle @heyraychh + Follow Instagram Followers 25K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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13. Instagram

Bio 📍 Cleveland & Chicago 🏙️ 👩🏽‍⚕️ Nurse + Lifestyle Creator🎥 Sharing Motherhood, Recipes & Fun📧 *****@RealAtTiffanys.com Instagram Handle @real.at.tiffanys + Follow Instagram Followers 24.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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14. Cennedy Elexis

Bio Chicago | beauty | lifestyle🤍*****@amotalenthouse.com. Instagram Handle @cennedyelexis + Follow Instagram Followers 16.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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15. 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 15.3K Type Micro Gender Female Location Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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16. Angela Vaughn

Bio Chicago Foodie 🇺🇸 | Home Cook 👩🏽‍🍳 | Travel for Eats ✈️ *****@plussizeinchicago.com Instagram Handle @plussizechi + Follow Instagram Followers 14.6K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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17. 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 13.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States

18. Simone Latrice

Bio Women Empowerment 👯‍♀️..Health Enthusiast 🏋🏾‍♀️Brown skinned beauty😘..Who doesn't ❤️ a female hooper... #4 #B1GTEN🔶🔷🔶#exathlete ⛹🏽‍♀️ Instagram Handle @simonelatrice4 + Follow Instagram Followers 12.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +12% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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19. Molivias Analytics

Bio Career • Money • Wellnessbuilding structure without burnout.Partnerships: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @molivias + Follow Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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20. Nakia Sunshine

Bio 📍ChicagoBeauty • Lifestyle • Fashion💌*****@theluxelion.comLiving My Dream for My Brother🙏🏽👼 Instagram Handle @k.tokyo + Follow Instagram Followers 44.3K 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 + Follow Instagram Followers 24.3K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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22. Me-Me

Bio Food | Lifestyle BlogDallas & Chicago + more 💕💌 DM/Email for *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @memeinthecity_ + Follow Instagram Followers 1.1K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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