Twitter All-Stars of 2011
These stars were really worth following in 2011.
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Twitter All-Stars of 2011 - Sometimes it’s a good idea to be a follower, especially when it comes to the Twitter feeds of some of our favorite stars. We’ve racked up endless hours of entertainment through the 140-word clever remarks from celebs like Rihanna, Soulja Boy, Chris Brown, Russell Simmons and several others. Let’s take a look back at some of our top tweeters.
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Lil Wayne (@liltunechi) - Lil Wayne is a man of a few words on Twitter, but when he speaks, everyone pays attention. Whether it’s thanking his fans, reporting his status after a skateboard accident, or sending cryptic tweets that fuel rumors of a rift with Drake, Weezy definitely has a handle of this Twitter thing.(Photo: Gary Miller/FilmMagic)
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Russell Simmons (@unclerush) - Like a wise guru, Russell Simmons loves to encourage his followers to follow a positive path. But he also keeps them informed with the latest in social/political happenings. The hip hop mogul was an active participant in this year’s Occupy Movement, constantly updating and inspiring his followers about the controversial protests. (Photo: J Ramos/ WENN.com)
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Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) - A veteran of the social media world, Soulja Boy may be one of the youngest rapper’s in the hip hop game, but he’s one of the big guys on Twitter. With over three million followers, SB spent much of the year addressing the many controversies he faced, but he still had time to thank his fans and release tons of new music. (Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)
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Fabolous (@myfabolouslife) - Brooklyn rapper Fabolous is one of the funniest characters on Twitter. He’s the king of starting trending topics, creating hilarious ones like #TallerThanKevinHart and #SoiKnowItsReal. It was his comical tweets about R&B singer Ray J that led to their physical confrontation in Las Vegas this past September. (Photo: Fernando Leon/PictureGroup)
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Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) - To say the least, following Chris Brown’s comeback year on Twitter was equally as enthralling as watching it unfold in reality. Breezy had a monster year, but it wasn’t without its hiccups. So, naturally, when trouble stirred up like the whole Good Morning America thing, the R&B singer took to his Twitter account to speak on it. He also had a notable run-in with the rowdy Odd Future crew that was later squashed. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) - With more than 7 million followers, Nicki Minaj is beloved for her rapport with fans on Twitter. The Young Money MC has some of the funniest conversations with her followers, while always thanking them for their support. (Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
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Melanie Fiona (@melaniefiona) - Beautiful R&B starlet Melonie Fiona is another star who interacts well with her followers. With her #sayitlikeitis hash tag, she gets her fans to talk about what's going on in their lives. Its always cool when the star shows a genuine interest in her supporters. (Photo: Kat Goduco/PictureGroup)
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Solange (@solangeknowles) - If you like celebrities who keep it real with you 100 percent of the time, then follow Solange. The R&B singer/DJ is one of the most candid stars on Twitter. The Miami police now know what it feels like to get a Twitter tongue-lashing from Solo, who called them out for racial discrimination after an incident this past August. (Photo: Riccardo S. Savi/Getty Images for Lord & Taylor)
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50 Cent (@50cent) - While many of his tweets this year have landed him in trouble, rapper 50 Cent still uses his far-reaching voice on Twitter to promote worthy causes like his Street King movement to feed 1 billion people. So if you don’t mind crude jokes and rants about his label situation, Fif is definitely a star you should follow. (Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for Motorola)
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Rihanna (@rihanna) - This year Rihanna spread love to fans, went to war with her haters, and talked openly about her past relationships, which made her timeline one of the most watched in 2011. (Photo: Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images)
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Lil B (lilbthebasedgod) - Certainly the Based God has his share of detractors, but his followers love him for his many positive tweets that he sends out. This year with the release of his AIDS awareness song, “I Got AIDS,” the rapper helped make AIDS a trending topic on Twitter. (Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
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Rick Ross (@rickyrozay) - The Bawse is another star who follows the motto of tweeting quality over quantity. While he’s not the most active star on Twitter, when he does tweet it's usually to promote some of the dope music he has put out this year, promote his Maybach Music Group artists like Meek Mill and Wale, or to retweet some of his followers' comments. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)
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Q-Tip (@qtiptheabstract) - The conversation is always intriguing on Q-Tip’s timeline. Sharing his views on politics, sports and music, the rap icon is on top of today’s current events.(Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
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Big Boi (@bigboi) - With hip hop leading the charge in the unsuccessful fight to stay the execution of Troy Davis, Big Boi was one of the most vocal artists on Twitter and he was front and center at the protest at the Georgia prison where Davis was eventually put to death. (Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
