Top 20 Hbcu Creators On Instagram

We examined 180 public profiles and matched 37 qualified accounts. These 20 creators share campus life, student culture, and alumni stories. Founders and CMOs use this index to source partnerships. Explore their reach, audience metrics, and platform data right here.
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Last date updated: Sep 24, 2026.
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  • 1
    Ray Cunningham picture

    Ray Cunningham

    Instagram icon @missterray804
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    Award-winning media OG, National HBCU Alumni Hall of Famer w/ 3 DEGREES championing culture & community โ€ข CEO @8303media & @calihomecoming โ€ข ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿพ ๐ŸŒ

    National HBCU Alumni Hall of Famer and media CEO championing Black colleges through community events, culture, legacy, and homecoming celebrations.

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    • Followers
      158k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.13%
    • Average likes
      204
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    King McNeal

    Instagram icon @king_mcneal_collection
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    ๐Ÿ‘ŒPremium Quality Apparel ๐Ÿชชlicensed D9 Greek and Collegiate vendor ๐ŸŽฅ Featuring best greek life videos ๐ŸคณText KING to (833) 328-1886 for discounts!
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    • Followers
      118k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.30%
    • Average likes
      356
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  • 3
    Kenneth โ€œKBโ€ Benson picture

    Kenneth โ€œKBโ€ Benson

    Instagram icon @kbthabandhead
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    ๐Ÿ…ฑ๏ธandHead (24๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ ) ฮ˜ฮฆฮš ( ๐Ÿง  Gang) ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿฝโ€๐ŸŽ“ Proverbs 10:4 ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ โฌ‡๏ธBand Reaction Channelโฌ‡๏ธ

    Kenneth Benson is a band enthusiast creating video content focused on HBCU marching bands, tailgates, and classic college football rivalries.

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    • Followers
      69k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.95%
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      1.3k
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    How we built this list

    We searched IQFluence for public Instagram creators connected with HBCUs. To qualify, a profile needed a clear subject signal in its bio, platform category or repeated recent content, together with enough public data for comparison.

    We reviewed public posts from the last 30 days. When that period contained fewer than 3 analyzable posts, we extended the review window to 90 days. Profiles still below that sample after the extension were excluded. A single incidental keyword mention did not count as topic evidence.

    We examined 180 profiles; 37 met the criteria. This page shows 20 of them, ordered by follower count. Relevance decides who qualifies, not the order.

    Topic:
    HBCUs
    Content review rule:
    30 days, extended to 90 days for sparse profiles
    Data updated:
    September 24, 2026
    Read the IQFluence ranking methodology
  • 4
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    Dr. Shaquille Dillon | brand strategist

    Instagram icon @dapperdillon
    Bio
    travel โ€ข lifestyle โ€ข culture โ€ข atx mafs szn sixteen | @mafslifetime @netflix hbcu 101 | @aspiretv

    Brand strategist specializing in HBCU 101 and university brand refreshes, perfectly aligning with higher education and HBCU culture.

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    • Followers
      61k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.74%
    • Average likes
      452
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  • 5
    Jada Footeโœจ| Educational Influencerโœ๏ธ picture

    Jada Footeโœจ| Educational Influencerโœ๏ธ

    Instagram icon @scholarworld
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    Scholars Vote๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ! โœ๏ธ-Academic Growthโœจ ๐Ÿ’ฐ-Scroll for Scholarships๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ โœจ-I Won Over $600k In Scholarships info@scholarworld.org๐Ÿ“ฉ

    Educational influencer focused on college life and scholarships, directly supporting students navigating higher education.

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    • Followers
      46k
    • Engagement Rate
      2.01%
    • Average likes
      925
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  • 6
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    Isaac Williams

    Instagram icon @king.izik
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    Bethune-Cookman Alum | ATL๐Ÿ“๐Ÿ’‚๐Ÿพ ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿพโ€โ™‚๏ธ ๐…๐ข๐ญ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐ƒ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐Œ๐š๐ฃ๐จ๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก ,๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ซ & ๐‡๐๐‚๐” ๐๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐ซ๐ž๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ โ€ขแด„สŸษชแด„แด‹ ส™แด‡สŸแดแดก แด›แด แด„แดษดษดแด‡แด„แด›โ€ข

    Isaac Williams is a Bethune-Cookman alumnus, personal trainer, and drum major coach who creates dedicated content about HBCU marching bands and campus life.

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    • Followers
      36k
    • Engagement Rate
      4.61%
    • Average likes
      1.6k
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    Dionne Formey

    Instagram icon @dionnetheicon
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    ๐Ÿ‘‘ โ€ข All I do is look pretty & travel ๐Ÿ“š โ€ข @professor_baddie (Dr.Dee) ๐Ÿ“ โ€ข SAVโžก๏ธโ™กTPAโœˆ๏ธNYC~Counselor/Professor โœŠ๐Ÿพโ€ข HBCU Made/Womenโ€™s๐Ÿ€Enthusiast

    Dionne Formey is an HBCU-made professor and counselor who incorporates her college background and travel into her lifestyle content.

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    • Followers
      32k
    • Engagement Rate
      6.32%
    • Average likes
      2k
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  • 8
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    Lexi P.๐Ÿ’‹

    Instagram icon @officiallylexip
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    beauty | fashion | lifestyle msu ๐Ÿป๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ’™AKฮจ โ€ข CEO of @curlanistas @hbcuyardplug ๐Ÿ‘ธ๐Ÿฝ โ€ข officiallylexipbusiness@gmail.com @officiallymisscase @lexip.gallery

    MSU alumna, beauty entrepreneur, and founder of HBCU Yard Plug sharing lifestyle and fashion content connected to her college roots.

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    • Followers
      32k
    • Engagement Rate
      2.18%
    • Average likes
      700
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  • 9
    MrSetteitoff ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿพ picture

    MrSetteitoff ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿพ

    Instagram icon @mrsetteitoff
    Bio
    HBCU Majorette Guru ๐Ÿš—โœˆ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ International FVSU ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› AUGUSTA, GA ๐Ÿก SAGITTARIUS โ™๏ธ Coach - Augusta Blue Tigers ๐Ÿ…

    MrSetteitoff is an HBCU majorette guru and dance coach who posts dynamic team routines and HBCU-focused dance culture content.

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    • Followers
      31k
    • Engagement Rate
      3.93%
    • Average likes
      1.2k
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    DJ Dre (Celebrity D J)

    Instagram icon @mydjdre
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    Promo Packages and Bookings Call 833-919-9990 @whbcufm @whbcu.fm @hbcutour2026 @summersafeatlanta @coalitiondjsatl @dj_slaughter94

    DJ Dre is a celebrity DJ deeply connected to HBCU radio and tours, promoting campus music and events.

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    • Followers
      29k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.10%
    • Average likes
      29
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  • 11
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    Junior.

    Instagram icon @intel_gent
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    Highly intelligent | Hilarious | FAMU grad | Lover of all things HBCU & Black culture | Well read | Writer & creative | DM for consultation | โœŠ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ

    Junior is a FAMU graduate and writer whose content focuses on Black culture, style, and a deep appreciation for HBCU life.

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    • Followers
      28k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.88%
    • Average likes
      243
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  • 12
    Dr. KaNisha L. Hall picture

    Dr. KaNisha L. Hall

    Instagram icon @drkanisha
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    Proud Bison โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™ #howardalumni #howarduniversity Board Certified #anesthesiologist #blackdoctors #hbcugrad

    Dr. KaNisha L. Hall is a Howard University alumna and anesthesiologist sharing medical career content and spotlights on historical Black colleges and universities.

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    • Followers
      28k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.15%
    • Average likes
      318
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    13
    Kristen's Keys ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿ’›โค๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฅ picture

    Kristen's Keys ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿ’›โค๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Instagram icon @kristenskeys1
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    wife & mom๐Ÿ˜ ๐ŸŽน Keyboard Player @krscholars Nonprofit Founder, Philanthropist #HBCU Grad | MBA๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿพโ€๐ŸŽ“

    Kristen's Keys is an HBCU graduate, nonprofit founder, and keyboard player who celebrates higher education and highlights scholarship recipients from Black colleges.

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    • Followers
      26k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.43%
    • Average likes
      113
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  • 14
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    Rayquan Smith

    Instagram icon @rayquansmith
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    Richmond, VA x ATX ๐ŸŒ‡ | HBCU Alum x2 ๐ŸŽ“| 1914๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿฝ Iโ€™m a Shooter ๐Ÿ“ธ @rabbitflics

    Double HBCU alumnus sharing his journey and lifestyle, connecting strongly with higher education and HBCU experiences.

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    • Followers
      25k
    • Engagement Rate
      13.29%
    • Average likes
      3.4k
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  • 15
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    Destinee Kerr, B.S.

    Instagram icon @des.k__
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    XULA ALUM๐ŸŽ“| NOLA | ATL๐Ÿ“ HBCU Correspondent๐ŸŽ™๏ธ @hbcupulse Committee: @hbculabordayclassic Founder of ๐Ÿฆƒ #HBCUFriendsgiving โคท ๐Ÿ’Œ: destinee2232@gmail.com

    Destinee Kerr is an HBCU correspondent and XULA alumna who documents campus life, yard culture, and university marching bands.

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    • Followers
      21k
    • Engagement Rate
      12.47%
    • Average likes
      2.6k
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    E. Simmons

    Instagram icon @dyfusionceo
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    CEO of Natural Clean Soaps! [FAMU Alumni] Author Check Out My All Natural Skincare Company!! SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR. Atlanta, Ga Try Our Soaps Today!

    FAMU alumnus and entrepreneur sharing vibrant content capturing the game-day atmosphere, marching band performances, and campus culture of higher education.

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    • Followers
      20k
    • Engagement Rate
      0.51%
    • Average likes
      105
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  • 17
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    K I N G E

    Instagram icon @emari.matthews
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    Dallas๐Ÿ“to Jackson๐Ÿ“ Jackson State Alumniโ—๏ธ @kc1400collective ambassador

    Jackson State alumnus sharing college life and university spirit, perfectly fitting the HBCU niche through her dedicated campus content.

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    • Followers
      20k
    • Engagement Rate
      1.72%
    • Average likes
      337
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  • 18
    ๐‘ช๐’๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’† ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’† picture

    ๐‘ช๐’๐’–๐’”๐’Š๐’ ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’† ๐‘ซ๐’†๐’†

    Instagram icon @my.aka.life
    Bio
    ๐ถ๐‘’๐‘™๐‘’๐‘๐‘Ÿ๐‘Ž๐‘ก๐‘–๐‘›๐‘” ๐‘†๐‘–๐‘ ๐‘ก๐‘’๐‘Ÿโ„Ž๐‘œ๐‘œ๐‘‘ ๐‘Ž๐‘›๐‘‘ ๐˜ˆ๐˜’๐˜ˆ ๐‘†๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘œ๐‘Ÿ๐‘–๐‘ก๐‘ฆ ๐ฟ๐’พ๐’ป๐‘’ #aka1908 #sorority

    Cousin Dee Dee celebrates sorority life, sisterhood, and higher education milestones, frequently spotlighting events and life across HBCU campuses.

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    • Followers
      18k
    • Engagement Rate
      11.99%
    • Average likes
      2.2k
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    Isaiah Evans

    Instagram icon @zaii_steppa
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    KC | ATL | 1906 The #1 HBCU Host Travel: @steppawayglobal Business: isaiah@kingpromo.com

    Isaiah Evans is an HBCU student leader, marketing major, and campus host who actively creates content about student life and college events.

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    • Followers
      18k
    • Engagement Rate
      8.27%
    • Average likes
      1.5k
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  • 20
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    Gaybrielle Lee-Ann

    Instagram icon @gaybrielleleeann
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    Author | Actor | Dancer President of @hbcu.cda Southern Univ. Alum๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’™ Founder of @hbcumajorettereunion

    Gaybrielle Lee-Ann is a Southern University alumna, author, and HBCU dance advocate who leads majorette reunions celebrating Black college culture.

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    • Followers
      17k
    • Engagement Rate
      5.90%
    • Average likes
      992
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The first five profiles displayed on the page are Ray Cunningham, King McNeal, Kenneth Benson, Dr. Shaquille Dillon, and Jada Foote. They share content related to campus life, student culture, and university traditions.

Ray Cunningham leads the hbcu ranking because the page orders creators by follower count. While relevance determines who qualifies for the list, the display sequence is based strictly on audience size.

Ray Cunningham and Kenneth Benson are listed with specific handles and descriptive card text, while King McNeal appears on the second card with only a name and handle, showing no additional descriptive text.

The recurring content themes found across the creator descriptions include campus life, student culture, alumni stories, community events, legacy, homecoming celebrations, marching bands, tailgates, classic college football rivalries, and scholarships.

Dr. Shaquille Dillon specializes in HBCU 101 and university brand refreshes, aligning with higher education and HBCU culture. Jada Foote operates as an educational influencer focused on college life and scholarships, directly supporting students navigating higher education.

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