Whew! What a year 2025 has been. This year has kept us all on our toes with constant plot twists that have had folks shook at everything that has happened. Through it all, users on X have been the most vocal about their thoughts on the crazy good and crazy bad things we have seen this year. Let’s look back at some of the times folks online — and Black Twitter especially — popped off this year.
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Kendrick Lamar at the Super Bowl
One of the biggest events of the year was the Super Bowl, which had folks talking for weeks after Kendrick Lamar performed his hit Grammy-winning diss toward Drake, “Not Like Us.”
Kendrick Lamar Wins Big at the Grammys
Not only did Kendrick Lamar perform the song at the Super Bowl, but he also won a Grammy for the diss track back in February, and folks online clowned Drake for his rap beef loss.
Pastor Lorenzo Sewell
The Christian community has received its fair share of bad press this year. Pastor Lorenzo Sewell started it off with a prayer at President Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Black Twitter was not happy about this one.
Bishop Marvin Winans
Bishop Marvin Winans caught heat from Black Twitter after he criticized a member of his congregation for donating $1,200 instead of $2,000.
Yolanda Adams
Iconic gospel singer Yolanda Adams really ruffled the feathers of Black Christian folk when she referred to God as “her” and “it.”
Bakari Sellers Throws Shade At Stephen A. Smith
After Stephen A. Smith expressed that he might consider running for president, attorney Bakari Sellers was one of many on Black Twitter who threw shade toward Smith.
Gov. Gavin Newsom vs. Trump
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has had folks on the X timeline in stitches with his consistent trolling when it comes to president Donald Trump.
Rep. Ilhan Omar vs Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar went viral for her hilarious clapback at Donald Trump after he criticized her in a Fox News interview.
Detroit Makes History By Electing First Black Woman Mayor
Speaking of politics, Black Twitter was up all night dancing after Mary Sheffield’s historic win for mayor in Detroit!
Gavin Newsom vs Trump AND Nicki Minaj
Gavin Newsom didn’t only have beef with Trump, but he also threw shade at Nicki Minaj by using a Megan Thee Stallion diss toward the self-proclaimed Queen of Rap shortly after she started endorsing Trump. Talk about two birds!
Nicki Minaj vs SZA
Nicki Minaj has not let her keyboard rest this year. The head Barbie got into beef with politicians and fellow celebrities like SZA.
Nicki Minaj vs Cardi B
The almost decade-long feud Nicki Minaj has had with Cardi B was reignited in October as the rappers went back and forth with each other on X. Things got really ugly as they began dissing each other’s children.
Superfine Met Gala
On a more positive note, folks online were loving the super Black and super fine Met Gala this year and were especially obsessed with Diana Ross’ gorgeous serve on the Met Gala steps.
Up In Arms For Babyface
Iconic singer and producer Babyface was disrespected by a journalist on the red carpet, and Black Twitter was quick to rush to his defense.
Folks Weren’t Feeling Kelly Price
Kelly Price got into trouble with Black Twitter after she went on an Instagram rant, calling Black women some of the most “nasty and disrespectful people on God’s planet Earth.” Yikes!
Olandria’s Harper’s Bazaar Cover
After coming off of “Love Island,” Olandria Carthen quickly became the internet’s “it” girl, and folks especially loved her cover for Harper’s Bazaar.
Rihanna Announces Birth of Baby Girl
With over 2 million likes on Rihanna’s post, Black Twitter was over the moon when Rihanna announced the birth of her baby girl, Rocki Irish Mayers.
Rumi Carter at the Cowboy Carter Tour
Rumi Carter was the talk of the summer with her hilarious antics during The Cowboy Carter World Tour, and we miss seeing her on stage!
Rumi Carter Doesn’t Want To Get In The Car
However, Rumi had folks laughing again when she was caught testing her mom’s patience in November.
Beyoncé Catches Some Heat
While Rumi Carter was the internet’s princess, Beyoncé caught some heat when she was pictured sitting beside Ivanka Trump at a charity gala hosted by Jay-Z and Meek Mill’s nonprofit organization, REFORM Alliance.
Nicki Minaj’s New Buddy Erika Kirk
Even though Nicki Minaj was already having a controversial year, she really took Black Twitter by surprise when she joined Erika Kirk on stage for a Turning Point USA event.
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul
Nigerian-British boxer Anthony Joshua had folks online celebrating when he knocked out Jake Paul during their boxing match earlier this month.
Black Folks Being So Gorgeous They Caught AI Allegations
Model Abény Nhial, Damson Idris and more gorgeous models went viral for a picture so beautiful it had folks thinking it could be AI. It’s as the saying goes: Black don’t crack!
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