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What Khaby Lame’s Lucrative Deal With Rich Sparkle Means for the Creator Economy

By folding his business into a US-listed company and taking a controlling stake, Khaby’s move signals a shift from influencer deals to institutional ownership.
01/26/2026

Influencer Esther ‘Sunshine’ Thomas Dies After Surgery

Nigerian creator Esther Thomas — known for skit comedy and collaborations — suddenly passed away after surgery to remove a large fibroid, her family says.
01/14/2026

Influencer’s Mother Pleas For Daughter, As She Faces Death Penalty in Tanzania

Jennifer Jovin, known as Niffer, is facing the trial of her life as courts accuse her of mobilizing resistance after encouraging people to buy face masks during protests.
11/12/2025

12 TikTok Influencers You Should Follow In 2023

Meet these up-and-coming content creators BET has partnered with to help launch relevant and resonating stories.
01/19/2023

Instagram Influencer Nenobia Washington, The ‘Queen Of Brooklyn,’ Dies

She leaves behind a son.
11/02/2021
10 International Fashion Influencers You Need To Follow

Global Bombshells!: 10 International Fashion Influencers You Need To Follow

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Bevy Smith Shares 5 Valuable Gems For Knowing Your Self-Worth At Work, Home, And More!

The media maven has the perfect advice.
03/04/2021
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Micaéla Verrelien is a beauty and lifestyle influencer to watch

How Micaéla Verrelien went from Wall St. to fashion.
02/24/2021
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Holiday Travel Guide: A Girlfriend’s Getaway

Travel influencers share their top tips for a safe getaway.
12/21/2020
BET 100 | Social Media Influencers - Thanks to modern technology anyone with a mobile phone, tablet or computer has the ability to share updates right from the comfort of thier car, home, gym or office via social media. And then there are those people who possess the power to make a thought, idea or image go viral via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter or YouTube. These community leaders, podcasters, mommy bloggers and authors have the unique ability to inform us about the latest trends in vegan cuisine or educate us on how to be an advocate for our transgender sisters and brothers through their coveted social media accounts. And the access to popular platforms is only growing — we see you Clubhouse and OnlyFans. Here is our carefully curated roundup of the people who can turn hashtags into movements. — Written by Bridgette Bartlett Royall   Plus, don't forget to check back each day this week to find out who else we've added to the BET 100 list...we're just getting started. (BET Digital Design/Getty)

The BET 100 Entertainers & Innovators of the Year | Social Media Influencers

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