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How Kim Kardashian Became the Queen of Instagram

Kim Kardashian has dethroned Beyoncé by reaching 44.1 million followers on Instagram—here's how she did it

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A Look at Kim Kardashian's Ascent to Instagram Royalty

Step aside Beyoncé, there's a new Queen of Instagram! On Monday night Mrs. Kim Kardashian West—master of the #selfie with a book to prove it—broke the 44.1 million mark, making her the most followed person on Insta (and putting Bey at a close second). Though the reality TV star and singer have been neck-in-neck for some time, Kim finally came out on top. Here, we round up the best and most iconic Instagram moments that catapulted her from Paris Hilton's assistant to social media star.