TikTok has taken over social media by the storm. This relatively new platform, owned by ByteDance and launched in 2017 for iOS and Android, is available in 75 various languages across 150 markets worldwide. The short-form video format that the platform follows has hooked a large number of the audience, making certain creators instant stars. Here are the top 10 TikTok stars who have a massive fan-following (updated list).
Jason Derulo
Derulo is a super successful singer, songwriter, and dancer who has sold about 30 million singles in his career spanning more than a decade. However, his TikTok content is surprisingly not only about music and dance but also about everyday things he does at home or awkward moments of his life, leading to his huge fan following.
Michael Le
This Florida-based TikTok user usually posts dance-related content under the handle name justmaiko. Michael is also a photographer and is well-known for his choreography for Chris Brown’s song “Came To Do” on YouTube. His TikTok videos with his little brother Jonathan, nicknamed “Mini Mike,” are pretty famous.
Will Smith
This ultra-famous actor and hip-hop artist makes the most entertaining videos, from 15-second mini-movies to episodes with a detailed story and characters. Will Smith is an immensely talented man and knows how to keep the audience engaged.
Dixie D’Amelio
This teenager, the older sister of Charli (another TikTok star), has taken over social media with her enormous fan following. Last year she released a song called “Be Happy,” which instantly rose to fame with about 1.4 million hits on Spotify in just 48 hours.
Loren Gray
Loren Gray, singer, dancer, and TikTok social influencer, is one of the highest-paid stars on TikTok. Outside the app world, she has a list of song hits on her name, including “Cake,” “Kick You Out,” and “Options.” She has also worked with popular artists like Chainsmokers and Jason Derulo, which pushed her fame even further.
Spencer Polanco Knight
Spencer, best known for his beat-boxing skills, gained an immense fan following first on YouTube and then on TikTok. Spencer has collaborated with popular artists like Alicia Keys, Sean Kingston, and Marshmello since his rise to fame.
Zach King
Zach King posts content on TikTok related to magic tricks. His videos on the app called Magic Vines are one of the most viewed items on TikTok, especially a particular one on an optical illusion that shows him riding a broomstick in a mirror. Zach was also the winner of YouTube’s NextUp Creators Contest back in 2013.
Bella Poarch
Bella gained popularity on TikTok in August 2020 when one of her lip-syncing videos became a viral sensation in a short while. Since then, she has attracted a lot of backlash regarding her past with the United States Navy and real age.
Addison Rae
Rae is a sensation on TikTok for her dancing moves and lip-syncing videos. This Louisiana-based influencer dropped out of university recently to pursue her career in social media full-time. She is an ambassador for American Eagle and has her own cosmetics line.
Charli D’Amelio
Charli, at 16 years old, is the most followed personality on TikTok. She rose to fame after her dance routine, popularly known as the “Renegade” dance, went viral in 2020. Her simple dance moves and facial expressions have attracted about 100 million people to the app.
