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Kim K overtakes Beyoncé in social media stakes

Kim Kardashian West overtakes Beyonce as the most followed person on Instagram
Kim Kardashian West overtakes Beyonce as the most followed person on Instagram

Kim Kardashian West has overtaken Beyoncé as the most-followed person on Instagram.

The reality TV star is the new Instagram queen with an insane 44.2 million followers, while Beyoncé trails behind with 44 million.

Third place goes to darling of the pop world Taylor Swift who has 43.7 million, while Selena Gomez (41.9 million) and Ariana Grande (41.8 million) round off the top five.

Justin Beiber is in sixth position with 37.1 million, with Kendall Jenner coming seventh with 35.4 million followers.

The model's sister Kylie Jenner is in eighth place (33.8 million), Nicki Minaj is ninth (32.3 million) and Khloe Kardashian is tenth with 30.6 million followers.

With four members of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty dominating the top ten, there's no denying the family's social media prowess.

1) Kim Kardashian West (44.2 million)

2) Beyonce (44 million)

3) Taylor Swift (43.7 million)

4) Selena Gomez (41.9 million)

5) Ariana Grande (41.8 million)

6) Justin Bieber (37.1 million)

7) Kendal Jenner (35.4 million)

8) Kylie Jenner (33.8 million)

9) Nicki Minaj (32.3 million)

10) Khloe Kardashian (30.6 million)

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