Bey vs. Kim: a Breakdown of the Battle for #First on Instagram

What does it take to be the most popular person on Instagram? Being Kim Kardashian or Beyoncé doesn't hurt. And while Kim's follower count has officially passed Bey's, we're looking at the cold, hard facts to see who's the true champ
By Diana Pearl
Updated August 24, 2015 05:00 PM

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THE SELFIE

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardahian

We're starting off with an easy one. When competing with the Queen of selfies, there's just no contest – even when Bey is the opponent. Kim Kardashian didn't publish a book solely dedicated to selfies for nothing.

Point to: Kim

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THE DAUGHTER SHOT

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardashian

Kim may share a lot on Instagram, but, surprisingly, snaps of both her and her daughter aren't one of them. Of course, there are a few sprinkled throughout her feed (you'll have to do a whole lot of scrolling to find them), but they just don't compare to the sweet behind-the-scenes snaps that Beyoncé shares of her and Blue, whether it's a casual bedroom shot or an artsy, pre-concert pic.

Point to: Beyoncé

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THE ODE TO MOM

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardahian

We're never one to turn down a multi-generational Kardashian fam 'gram (seriously – keep 'em coming). Still, there's something about Bey's regal shot of mom Tina that's entirely captivating. Plus, Beyoncé's ability to convey her respect and admiration for her mother in a single, caption-less Instagram? Flawless.

Point to: Beyoncé

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THE LOVEY-DOVEY

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As Beyoncé tends to keep her Insta captions on the shorter (or nonexistent) side, we have to give this round to Kim, our #RelationshipGoals spirit guide. Bey's shot of her and Jay sitting courtside is candid and cute, but Kim and Kanye's kiss inside a carriage at Versailles is ... well, we have no words.

Point to: Kim

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THE #TBT

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardahian

As cute as Baby Bey (illustrated with the baby and bee emojis, of course) is, nothing tops Kris Jenner's '80s hair. Nothing.

Point to: Kim

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THE GETAWAY

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardashian

While Kim's scenic shots would make a great screensaver, Bey's family boat shot – complete with Bey and Blue in matching swimsuits – would simply cause our computers to explode. That's how amazing it is.

Point to: Beyoncé

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THE MET GALA GLAM

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Leave it to Beyoncé to steal the show within the last few minutes of the Met Gala red carpet. No other low-backed, embellished, sheer gown could compete with Bey's, and her behind-the-scenes Instagrams were the perfect accessories.

Point to: Beyoncé

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THE SISTERLY SUPPORT

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardahian

There's no denying that Beyoncé and Solange are a multi-talented force in the music industry. However, with a sister squad like this one, Instagram dominance is inevitable: The Kardashian/Jenner girls have over 150 million followers between them.

Point to: Kim

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THE DADDY-DAUGHTER

Credit: Courtesy Beyonce Knowles; Courtesy Kim Kardashian

Fact: Looking at cute photos of Jay and Blue is basically our favorite pastime. But, well, this is just proof Kim truly knows how to break the internet.

Point to: Kim

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FINAL TALLY

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Kim: 5

Bey: 4

It's a close call (just like their follower count), but Kim is the ultimate winner. No matter: we'll be following along (and double-tapping) on both of their pictures.

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