Since launching in April 2020, the trendy new invite-only audio app Clubhouse continues to soar in popularity. In January 2021, the hip new Apple-based app was evaluated as a billion-dollar social media network platform. With each passing week and month, Clubhouse appears to be a new technological mainstay rather than an ephemeral flash in the pan.
Clubhouse also continues to draw in a slew of high-profile celebrities in various avenues of entertainment, including the film biz, music industry, stand-up comedy circuit, battle rap community, entrepreneurial realm, and many more.
Mark Zuckerberg
With a million followers and counting already, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has used his Clubhouse account to discuss everything from the nature of virtual reality and augmented reality to the future of technology.
It’s interesting that Zuckerberg has utilized a different platform, but as his business model changes, so too does his understanding of how to use celebrity apps like Clubhouse.
Kevin O’Leary
Kevin O’Leary and his Shark Tank costars have recently joined Clubhouse to speak about sound financial investments and becoming successful in the business world.
O’Leary has been joined in Rooms by Barbara Corcoran and Draymond John. It’s allowed these business people to show a different side to them and actually communicate directly with the audience.
Malcolm Gladwell
Brilliant author and thinker Malcolm Gladwell has a Clubhouse account, which he recently used to discuss the new book Think Again by Adam Grant.
The book explores new ways of finding new perspectives and learn how to rethink thinking in daily life. It’s certainly an intriguing use of a Clubhouse account and certainly isn’t a conventional approach to take for promotional purposes.
MC Hammer
Nineties rap superstar MC Hammer has taken to Clubhouse to promote his brand and talk about the rap music industry. The “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit” star is never one to hold back his opinions.
He also made waves by calling out an Elon Musk impersonator on the platform and leading to a real-name authenticity feature.
Estelle
Multi-talented British entertainer Estelle has also taken to Clubhouse to discuss a wide range of topics pertaining her to vocation.
The singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer addresses the industry with unique insight. It’s absolutely worth checking out, and is an intelligent use of the platform, considering other social media apps might not have felt like the right fit.
Van Jones
CNN host and political commentator Van Jones uses a Clubhouse account to speak on the nature of American politics, community activism, COVID-19, and a host of pressing issues that face the country after one of the most tumultuous years in history.
It was a demonstration of how the social media app could bring people together and an indication that conventional media, within unconventional times, didn’t quite hold up to the task for the likes of celebrity Clubhouse users like Jones.
Scooter Braun
Scooter Braun is the high-profile music manager for such mega popstars as Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, and more.
Braun has used Clubhouse to promote his clients and discuss the music industry at length. Clubhouse has proven to be a good social media platform for talents to continue to navigate their fanbase and for audiences to get to know them a little better.
21 Savage
Atlanta-based mumble rapper 21 Savage has also joined Clubhouse much to the delight of fans, who have continued to want further access to this talented musician.
In December 2020, he moderated a heated debate between TV personality DJ Akademiks and Philly-based rapper Meek Mill over the negative influence Akademiks has on the hip-hop culture.
Bow Wow
Bow Wow entered a Clubhouse room on December 6, 2020, to speak about everything from how he rose to prominence as a child rap and movie star, his evolution as an artist, and some of the controversies that have circled him on social media.
While he hasn’t really made an impact on the app since, it’s definitely something worth revisiting, to see how the social media platform can be used in this manner.
Ashton Kutcher
Punk’d and That 70s Show star Ashton Kutcher was one of the first famous celebs to embrace Clubhouse when it launched in 2020. He’s been quite active on the platform ever since.
Known to broach any topic, Kutcher might discuss his beloved Chicago Bears or speak about his two-decade Hollywood career. He’s an all-rounder on that front, with fans just as interested in his personal life as they are his film credits.
Wiz Khalifa
Along with Will.I.Am. and several other industry rappers, Wiz Khalifa is no stranger to hashing out conversations on Clubhouse.
In December 2020, Khalifa tweeted “my brain sounds like clubhouse all day so I’m glad they made an app for it.” He certainly raised the profile of the platform further, with the celebrity Clubhouse user bringing new eyes to the social media app.
Tiffany Haddish
Superstar comedienne and screen actress Tiffany Haddish is one of the most prolific Clubhouse users on the planet.
Ever the firebrand who is willing to speak candidly about what’s on her mind, Haddish drew controversy for cyberbullying doctors in early 2021. However, the celebrity has continued to use Clubhouse more so than most, in a very surprising way.
Kevin Hart
All-world stand-up comedian and bona fide movie star Kevin Hart has also taken to Clubhouse to discuss a wide array of topics pertaining to his personal and professional career.
Hart once joined a CH Room called Is Kevin Hart Funny? to give his unfiltered two-cents on the matter. Hart is certainly a hilarious addition to the platform, even if he doesn’t use it much.
Elon Musk
When Tesla CEO slash entrepreneurial titan Elon Musk embraces any new app, its profile instantly skyrockets. Clubhouse is no exception, with Musk joining a discussion to speak about life on Mars, outer space aliens, and more before the site nearly crashed from overuse.
On February 11, 2021, Musk announced that he and Kanye West will soon join each other for a Clubhouse conversation. With the businessman now turning to Twitter, it’s unlikely the celebrity Clubhouse user will continue to hype the competition.
Meek Mill
Since joining the app in 2020, rapper Meek Mill has been on an apology tour for his various CH rantings and ravings.
Aside from the aforementioned DJ Akademiks debate, Mill has caught flak for discussing Nicki Minaj and shouting in a “Philly clubhouse” room. Clubhouse served as a stage for him to continue to atone for his past actions.
Lupe Fiasco
Chicago-based emcee Lupe Fiasco recently unveiled a freestyle rap called “Mobb Deep” that he created in a Clubhouse Room called Rhymen Shop #2.
After the drop, Lupe went on to discuss his creative process and writing craft for a live audience. Lupe’s hardcore fan base has definitely gained a lot from this additional exposure of the artist.
Chris Rock
Multitalented entertainer Chris Rock was one of the first giant-named celebs to join Clubhouse in 2020.
Never afraid to speak his mind, Rock’s topics include current events, the unreliable entertainment industry, rough stand-up material, and much more. As celebrities on Clubhouse go, Rock is absolutely one of the funniest and most down-to-Earth.
Jared Leto
Oscar-winning actor and 30 Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto was also one of the first big-named celebrities to embrace Clubhouse in 2020.
As early as May 2020, Leto was on the platform discussing such arcana as washing his fruit with soap before eating it. As Leto continues to play into meme culture, it’s no surprise that Clubhouse is the perfect platform to do so from.
Drake
Also known as Aubrey Graham from Degrassi, Drake has become the second-highest selling hip-hop artist of all-time behind Eminem.
When he joined Clubhouse, Drake wasted little time razzing his pal YK Osiris in a beat battle hosted in a Room by Boi-1da. He has made good use of the platform and is now a standout user, making sure that his fans are getting the content they are seeking.
Oprah
The queen of all media, Oprah Winfrey, has lent her blessing to Clubhouse along with her longtime best friend Gayle King. Their presence is sure to raise the profile of the platform and potentially bring in a new audience.
With years of talk-show experience and priceless influential sway, Oprah will chat about anything and everything under the sun that could improve quality of life. Ultimately, Oprah discusses real and relatable issues and offers up sound advice.
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