TikTok runs the world. Since the pandemic , and even before it, the social media platform has become a hub for creatives and content creators. In many ways, Black creators are to thank for TikTok's popularity, especially when it comes to many of the dance trends, viral challenges, and overall tastemaking on the platform.

Today, I'm highlighting the Black TikTok stars that you need to follow right now. 1. Khaby Lame Life is easy, we make it hard.

๐Ÿคท๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿคฒ๐ŸพWhat do you think? Give me your opinion guysโค๏ธ #learnfromkhaby #imparacontiktok #stitch 2. Jordan Howlett a.k.

a Jordan The Stallion Welp @Donald Glover #fyp 3. Kimberly Nichols a.k.

a. KimmyKreation Garlic Parm Tenders..

.the best ever..

.try me lol oh and I fried it in lard!!! #kimmyskreations #lard #chickentenders 4. Bachala Mbunzama a.

k.a. BashTheEntertainer Oh my days these jokes ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ #lol #bashtheentertainer #comedy 5.

Tenisha Billington a.k.a flawlessbytenisha Makeup tutorials certainly dominate TikTok, but Billington pushes the boundary of what's possible.

With SFX and an incredible eye, Tenisha Billington's creations will blow your mind, even if you don't care for makeup. 6. Kahlil Greene a.

k.a The Gen Z Historian #blackculture #hiddenhistory #culturalappropriation #blackcommunitytiktok 7. Drea Okeke a.

k.a Dreaknowsbest Teaching celebs nigerian slangs!๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ How did they do?! @Chloฬˆe @chancetherapper #RickRoss #chloebailey #chancetherapper #betawards #culturetok #nigeriantikt.