The Real Rev Run
I chose to do a post analyzing Rev Run’s persona on Twitter; his username is RevRunWisdom. You may remember Rev Run from RunDMC, or you may be more familiar with the more current reality TV show he is in. Either way, the Rev Run on this webpage should tweet in a similar manner as he talks in real life; this is because this is a verified account.
Twitter is currently beta testing this verified account status, but as it becomes more mainstream, you will be able to know you are following the actual people you think you are following.
Rev Run tweets inspirational and uplifting messages which are in line with the public personality that he has displayed. Just in case you didn’t know, the Rev in Rev Run stands for Reverend, and yes, he is an ordained minister.
Rev Run has a following of almost 365,000 and is follower to none. Now, this could mean that Rev Run has another account where he follows those he wishes to follow, or he just may not follow anyone on Twitter. Either way, you can tell that Rev Run does not necessarily want to mix his personal life with his public life (despite a reality TV show). Rev Run has a strong following due to the fact that he is a star, and I’m sure followers of his tweets like his uplifting messages.
Many of Rev Run’s followers have titles names, or bios that link them to the rap or hip hop genre. This is not all of his followers, but there are quite a few, and that would be in line with what Rev Run had done in previous years. There is also a link in Rev Run’s bio that goes to hi own webpage where you can learn more about him, or keep current with what he is up to now.
Hopefully, twitter will expand this verification, so that people can follow stars and other friends who they know are the real deal.
