Dwayne Johnson Surpasses 200 Million IG Followers, Most For American Man

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The Rock reaches a new milestone and used the moment to share a motivational video.

He's one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world who manages to release blockbuster hits one after the other, and now there is yet another accomplishment that Dwayne Johnson can celebrate. The beloved wrestler-turned-actor has managed, for the most part, to keep himself out of controversial headlines as his wholesome persona has won over the hearts of fans worldwide. On Thursday (October 8), it was announced that The Rock has reached a new goal, surpassing 200 million followers on Instagram, making the actor the most followed man in America.

Dwayne Johnson acknowledged his feat on Instagram, unsurprisingly, by uploading an inspiring video for his followers. He encouraged them to "always speak your truth," to remain kind, and not to be afraid of uncomfortable conversations. "And the result of speaking my truth is I was just informed, I’ve surged past and blown by 200 MILLION FOLLOWERS on Instagram and over 300 MILLION FOLLOWERS across all platforms," Johnson wrote in the caption to his video. "Officially becoming/ The #1 followed man in America. The #1 followed American man in the world. And most importantly, the #1 daddy at home. Love you guys, I always got your back and let’s keep rockin’."

Listen to The Rock drop some knowledge below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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