One of the most successful music moguls in the world, P. Diddy recently released a list of influencers he labelled the “Black 100.”
Although he is yet to explain what the list is all about or the criteria for the list as some of the entrants aren’t even Black like CNN host Anderson Cooper, Post Malone, Ali Wong, and Mark Wahlberg to name a few.
Diddy’s list is fairly America-centric, with a few outsiders on the list such as Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Kuti, N’Golo Kante a footballer playing for Chelsea in London, and Maluma, a reggaeton star based out of Colombia.
UNITED KINGDOM – JANUARY 01: BRIXTON ACADEMY Photo of Fela KUTI, Fela Kuti live at The Academy, Brixton, London 1983 (Photo by David Corio/Redferns)
See the full list below:
JAY Z, Beyonce, Issa Rae, Rihanna, Susan Moore, Carl Lamarre, Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Coogler, Taraji P. Henson, Donald Glover, Melody Chiu, Shelly Fariello, Teyana Taylor, Dwayne Johnson, Michael B. Jordan, Skepta, Tiffany Haddish, Edward Barsamian, Oprah, Stormzy, Virgil Abloh,
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
Fela Kuti, Michelle Obama, Migos, Jon Platt, Cassie, Dev Hynes, Andre Leon Talley, J Prince, Cardi B, Mav Carter, Don Lemon, Anderson Cooper, Serena Williams, Elon Musk, Yo Gotti, Rich Dennis, Amanda Seales, Kelly Rowland, Ted Sarandos, Gucci Mane, Tracee Ellis Ross, H.E.R.,
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
Adwoa Aboah, Lupita Nyong'o, Lebron James, Zendaya, French Montana, Kerry James Marshall, Gabrielle Union, D Wade, Maluma, John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Emory Jones, Quincy Brown Combs, Misty Copeland, N'golo Kanté, Swizz Beatz, Alicia Keys, Drake, Damson Idris, Ali Wong,
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
Bad Bunny, DJ Khaled, Pat McGrath, Machine Gun Kelly, Charles Blow, Colin Kaepernick, Dave Chappelle, Zoe Kravitz, Travis Scott, Naomi Campbell, Snoop Dogg, Karena Evans, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Kendrick Lamar, Gina Rodriguez, 6lack, Karol G, Duckie Thot, Angela Rye, Lakeith Stanfield,
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Kevin Hart, Rick Ross, Lil Kim, Laurieann Gibson, Nicki Minaj, Steve Stoute, Solange, Prentice Penny, Erykah Badu, ASAP Rocky, Post Malone, Khloe Kardashian, Doc C, Kristen Crawley, Big Freedia, Mark Wahlberg, Janelle Monáe,
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
Nas, Anthony Anderson, Faith Evans, Mary J Blige.
It's on the way. Thanks for the inspiration. #Black100
— Diddy (@Diddy) September 22, 2018
