She is the first rapper to reach 200 million followers. Drake has 117 million and Cardi B has 139 million Instagram followersPhoto: Getty ImagesNicki Minaj is making Instagram history. She has 200 million followers. She is the first rapper to reach 200 million followers. Drake has 117 million and Cardi B has 139 million Instagram followers She is the 6th most followed female musician. She is the 2nd most-followed Black musician behind Beyonce. Beyonce has 270 million followers on Instagram.