The Most Powerful Voices on Black Twitter
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Would Twitter be as fun if Black people weren’t on it? For those who don’t know, Black Twitter is simply a community of Black users who utilize the app to argue, laugh, debate and share new ideas on the internet. Everything from new music, and celebrity news to important resolutions on how to improve the Black community are discussed. Black Twitter also bands together when the world seems to be at our throats and we embrace those who need to be embraced with a collective hug.
It doesn’t matter what your follower count is, if you’re Black and follow the right people, you’re in Black Twitter. Here are the accounts that help make it what it is.
Issa Rae (@IssaRae)
I was really singing: “we gon roll up tonight” for two weeks like a 🗣 FUCKING IDIOT! @Spotify i have NEVER yelled at a girl like this pic.twitter.com/gIPzfiBKIW
— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) August 25, 2022
Issa Rae made a name for herself on the internet. So it’s no surprise she’s a prominent figure in Black Twitter. Her famous quote, “I’m rooting for everybody Black” is often used on Twitter when award season comes around.
Quinta Brunson (@quintabrunson)
This year, I experienced both the highest highs and lowest lows of my life. Nuts. But that’s life. All in all, happy to be here, be sane and have my family and friends. Excited to keep moving in love, optimism and gratitude in 2023 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9KdFN4OCSr
— quinta brunson (@quintabrunson) December 31, 2022
Maybe even more so than Issa, Quinta is a child of the internet and was mostly known for her hilarious skits. She’s been busy thanks to her success with the popular show Abbot Elementary, but she still shows love to her followers on Twitter who have stuck with her since day one.
Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer)
I don’t know who needs to hear this but, he’s not a catch.
— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) January 1, 2023
2022 was the year of Keke, and she was still the same funny and uplifting personality on Twitter.
Halle Berry (@halleberry)
how it started vs how it’s going pic.twitter.com/UflClrp3ry
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) November 18, 2022
Even though Halle Berry is an Academy Award-winning actress, she treats Twitter like she’s just speaking to a bunch of her friends, being as open as any celebrity on the platform.
Phil Lewis (@Phil_Lewis_)
We didn’t make the playoffs but we knocked the Packers out the playoffs too pic.twitter.com/PxrGYZDLVu
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) January 9, 2023
Phil is likely the number-one journalist on social media. Phil Lewis is on top of every story having to do with anything. He’s also from Detroit, so expect a couple of posts about his Lions or Pistons.
Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers)
I mean, MLK has nothing on the oratory of Herschel Walker. pic.twitter.com/yLG19SEXw6
— Bakari Sellers (@Bakari_Sellers) November 17, 2022
Once a South Carolina House rep., Bakari Sellers is now open and honest about everything going on in the political world. His commentary on Herschel Walker during the Georgia senate race was particularly entertaining. Watching him ignore or troll the racist trolls is always a hoot.
Scottie Beam (@ScottieBeamm)
https://t.co/rMDhr7L6fW pic.twitter.com/qqAWUxw6p2
— THIQUE (@ScottieBeam) January 14, 2023
This young media mogul is doing her thing when it comes to creating content, but she also has a funny sense of humor on Twitter, commentating on everything from music to current events.
Written By Hanna (@WrittenByHanna)
What's a good male acting performance where he isn't yelling
— STOP DONATING TO ADL,BLM NATIONAL AND SHAUN KING (@WrittenByHanna) January 12, 2023
The location in her bio reads, “A Nigette Runs This Account.” That should tell you everything you need to know.
Morgan Jerkins (@morganjerkins)
There are a few things from childhood where I don't know how my generation came out alive without organ damage:
- Pixie stix
- Sock 'em boppers
- Tang
- McDonald's ball pit
- All that damn cereal
- Pop tarts and toaster strudel— Morgan Jerkins (@MorganJerkins) January 17, 2023
This New York Times bestselling author is always quick to share new pieces she’s written. But everyone once and a while she’ll share her thoughts on a topic you weren’t expecting.
holistic mami (@LeArielleSimone)
how are we healing ourselves this year? pic.twitter.com/osHFeg0tSM
— holistic mami✨ (@LeArielleSimone) January 16, 2023
“Holistic Nutritionist. Wellness Writer. Traveler. Teaching people how to eat for energy,” is what holistic mami has in her Twitter bio. She’s always trying to send positive energy to her followers and help people be their best selves.
David Dennis Jr. (@daviddtss)
This how the club used to look when Bia Bia came on pic.twitter.com/DPCEDzSVGr
— David Dennis Jr. (@DavidDTSS) January 8, 2023
This senior writer for ESPN tweets about more than just sports. He’ll throw up a tweet here and there giving us his opinion on other things going on in the culture, such as how the club used to look when Lil Jon came on.
Hi I’m Solomon (@solomonmissouri)
You think you wanna be out here cause you not out here
— Hi I’m Solomon (@solomonmissouri) August 23, 2021
Just read this legendary thread from Rev. Solomon Missouri, where he gives a long-winded take on why “you don’t wanna be out here,” and you’ll understand why he’s one of the best follows on Black Twitter.
Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54)
How MJ suits looked back in the day pic.twitter.com/2Uq9GhtQBS
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) April 27, 2020
This man has gifs and memes for days. The former UCLA basketball player just knows how to make people laugh by always tweeting the perfect gif.
Desus Nice (@desusnice)
rudolph getting bullied by the other reindeer is an episode of euphoria
— Desus Nice (@desusnice) December 25, 2022
Formerly one of the co-hosts of Desus & Mero, Nice continues to have a strong presence on the bird app. Just like he was on the show, Nice is one of the funniest people out here, tweeting outlandish things such as comparing the golden girls to Jordan shoe models.
Jamilah Lemieux (@jamilahlemieux)
The way men used to talk about Black women on this app, especially dark skinned Black women, without consequences…if you called them out, you got attacked. A lot of women played along with these guys too.
— Jamilah Lemieux (@JamilahLemieux) January 9, 2023
Like many others on this list, Jamilah is unapologetic about sharing her opinions, especially when it comes to defending other Black women.
Comorienne (@_shamgod)
When I went to Bronx Science in the early aughts we were 20% Black and Hispanic. In a school of almost 3,000, we had our community and we repped hard, and had bonds with the neighboring HSs (Clinton, Lehman, JFK).
In 2019 the school only admitted 7 Black kids. https://t.co/vEAKiUkQ8U— Comorienne 🇰🇲 (@_ShamGod) January 18, 2023
This talented writer is familiar with the ins and outs of Black Twitter, and she’s not afraid to discuss a multitude of topics, ranging from talking about growing up in Brooklyn, to the PinkPanthress and Ice Spice collaboration.
Najma Sharif (@overdramatique)
Men log on here and say why don’t women want to be my SLAVE.
— Najma Sharif (@overdramatique) January 17, 2023
This talented writer on Twitter is not afraid to let her thoughts known. Just look at the above tweet and you’ll know she’s not here to play around.
Jemele Hill (@jemelehill)
The worst part of this day is when the worst people mischaracterize, misrepresent and ultimately disrespect Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy. If he were alive today, you’d be the first fool attacking him and calling him a racist. Absolutely no one wanted your opinion on MLK. https://t.co/WDxealsZNa
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) January 16, 2023
Jemele Hill always puts her Blackness front and center. She did it for ESPN, and now she’s doing it on The Atlantic, her podcast and on Twitter.
America Is Musty (@DragonflyJonez)
Felt like I had courtside seats to a 50 at the dunk contest when I saw this part. Boy you talk about a muthafuckin legend https://t.co/ywoJZwPFTN pic.twitter.com/zwKBrwuKGA
— 🦦✨America Is Musty✨🦦 (@DragonflyJonez) December 31, 2022
One of the funniest accounts on Twitter. Anything having to do with rap, sports or pop culture, this account has a tweet for it. I’m not sure he’s even Black, but based on his commentary on the above Tweet, I have a good feeling he is.
FJ Be Dissertatin’ (@FeministaJones)
I know that ain’t who I think it is using Black memes like we accept you into our community https://t.co/QgZJwXVzWt
— FJ Be Dissertatin’ (@FeministaJones) January 19, 2023
This open and honest professor is down to tweet about anything having to do with Africology, the LGBTQ community, hip-hop, feminism and mental health.
Van Lathan
Oxtail is NOT the best cut of cow meat, it’s the worse and everyone should stay away from it and not buy it https://t.co/hMPN6e7vip
— Van Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) January 10, 2023
Once known as the “Black guy from TMZ,” Van Lathan has carved out his own personality on Twitter talking about anything having to do with the “culture.”
Bomani Jones
yeah man, maybe one day someone will pay a mediocre white man for something. i don't know when that day might be, but it'll happen soon. just you watch. https://t.co/qrBIV3ZphG
— bomani (@bomani_jones) December 23, 2022
One of the most thoughtful and intelligent voices in sports. Domain has an opinion on any and everything. Not only is he not afraid to share it on Twitter, but he has no problem responding to the comments who may think he’s wrong/
Kid Fury
Not Mario being from Staten Island… https://t.co/JHUsznHgM6
— kid fury (@KidFury) October 7, 2022
Kid Fury is one of the funniest people on the internet, Black Twitter or not. If you’re down for some good laughs, give him a follow.