Top 20 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 547.9K 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 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 105.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Macro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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4. Lana Mari

Bio Chicago Creator✨
Style • Beauty • Everyday Life
A little style, a little beauty & a whole lotta life
📧 *****@gmail.com
⬇️ Links Instagram Handle @thatslanamari Instagram Followers 58.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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5. Jacquie & Ryan

Bio intentional marriage, parenting
+ a very ordinary, very good life
we saved you a seat 🛋️
couple + family |📍chicago burbs
📩 *****@thechicagocouple.com Instagram Handle @jacquieandryan Instagram Followers 55.5K Follower Growth (3mo) +8% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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6. Kira West

Bio For moms who want heavy lifts, long runs, luxe family travel and self-care side quests.
📍 Brooklyn ↔ London
🐶👶🏾 Dog + Toddler mom
💌 *****@bykwest.com Instagram Handle @bykwest Instagram Followers 48.6K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United States
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7. Kay Kennedy

Bio For Collab 📩 *****@gmail.com | 📍Las Vegas
👇 Shop / Watch / Work w/ Me Instagram Handle @itskaykennedy Instagram Followers 45.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -3% Type Micro Gender Female Location New York City, New York, United States
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8. Janquel Jackson

Bio 📍Chicago + Suburbs
▪️Your datenight + girlsnight guide
▪️Restaurants | Things to Do | Stays
💌 *****@gmail.com
🔌 Founder @thenoblemuse Instagram Handle @lavishfoodlife Instagram Followers 42.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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9. Jefe Ky

Bio 📍CHICAGO✈️
UNSIGNED RAP STAR⭐️🐑
Baby Lamb OUT NOW🩵
CEO of Dipped Apparel & Beauty💕
@dippedbeauty @shopdippedapparel Instagram Handle @jefe_ky Instagram Followers 27.3K Follower Growth (3mo) +8% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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10. Rachel Mooreland

Bio a very unserious virgo
an award-winning content creator #heyraychh
your favorite chicago plug
let’s work: *****@heyraychh.com Instagram Handle @heyraychh Instagram Followers 24.5K Follower Growth (3mo) -2% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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11. 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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12. Instagram

Bio 📍 Cleveland & Chicago 🏙️
👩🏽‍⚕️ Nurse + Lifestyle Creator
🎥 Sharing Motherhood, Recipes & Fun
📧 *****@RealAtTiffanys.com Instagram Handle @real.at.tiffanys Instagram Followers 23.6K Follower Growth (3mo) -4% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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13. Cennedy Elexis

Bio chicago 🤍
*****@amotalenthouse.com Instagram Handle @cennedyelexis Instagram Followers 16.9K Follower Growth (3mo) +4% 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 15.4K 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 14.8K Follower Growth (3mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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16. Simone Latrice

Bio Women Empowerment 👯‍♀️..Health Enthusiast 🏋🏾‍♀️
Brown skinned beauty😘..Who doesn't ❤️ a female hooper... #4 #B1GTEN🔶🔷🔶#exathlete ⛹🏽‍♀️ Instagram Handle @simonelatrice4 Instagram Followers 13.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +9% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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17. Molivias Analytics

Bio Career • Money • Wellness
building structure without burnout.
Partnerships: *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @molivias Instagram Followers 1.2K Follower Growth (3mo) +10% Type Nano Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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18. Cande Smith

Bio ✨ Living beautifully, everyday!
📍Chicago
💌 *****@gmail.com
🔗Links for everything I love👇🏾 Instagram Handle @candesland Instagram Followers 59.3K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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19. Michele Thompson

Bio Travel + Lifestyle Creator ✨
📍Dallas
✈️ Travel | 🍽️ Food | 👗 Fashion + Beauty
🥂 Hotels • Experiences • Luxury Living
📩 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @everythingchele Instagram Followers 49.2K Follower Growth (3mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Chicago, Illinois, United States
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20. 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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