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