# Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston's "How Will I Know" hit #1 on the Billboard Hot [---] on this day in 1986, sparking a wave of nostalgic tributes and discussions about her enduring musical legacy.

### About Whitney Houston
Whitney Houston was a globally acclaimed American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist.  

### Insights
- Whitney Houston creators is up 25.7% from the previous month.
- Whitney Houston mentions is up 47.65% from the previous year.
- Whitney Houston posts created is up 39.98% from the previous week.
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- Whitney Houston Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
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[--] Week: [-----------] +4.80%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -17%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +230%  
[--] Year: [-------------] +421%  
1-Year High: [-------------] on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-08-28  

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### Mentions: [-----] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whitney-houston/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
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[--] Week: [-----] +22%  
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[--] Months: [------] +28%  
[--] Year: [-------] +48%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-16  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-03-16  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whitney-houston/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Whitney Houston in the last [--] hours which is down 0.54% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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[--] Week: [-----] +22%  
[--] Month: [------] +26%  
[--] Months: [------] +35%  
[--] Year: [------] +32%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-11  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-07  

The most influential creators that mention Whitney Houston in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                                          | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments)                       | [--]    | [---------] | [---]   | [----------]  |
| [@rush_rank](/creator/youtube/rush_rank)                                         | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@rankingkingg](/creator/youtube/rankingkingg)                                   | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@whitneyhoustonforever](/creator/youtube/whitneyhoustonforever)                 | [--]    | [------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@celinedionvevo](/creator/youtube/celinedionvevo)                               | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@mariahcareyvevo](/creator/youtube/mariahcareyvevo)                             | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@Whitney Houston - Topic](/creator/youtube/Whitney Houston - Topic)             | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@whitneyhouston](/creator/tiktok/whitneyhouston)                                | [--]    | [---------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@blkcultureunlocked](/creator/tiktok/blkcultureunlocked)                        | [--]    | [-------]   | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@whitneyandmariahremasters8597](/creator/youtube/whitneyandmariahremasters8597) | [--]   | [------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |

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### Sentiment: 91%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:whitney-houston/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/whitney-houston/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 91%  
Daily Average: 84%  
[--] Week: 88% -1%  
[--] Month: 89% +11%  
[--] Months: 89% -3%  
[--] Year: 89% +33%  
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-02-24  
1-Year Low: 51% on 2025-12-15  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Musical Legacy and Tributes: (60%) Fans and media are celebrating Whitney Houston's enduring musical talent and impact through shared performances, covers, and discussions of her iconic songs.
- Comparisons and Influence: (30%) Whitney Houston's vocal prowess and career are frequently referenced in discussions comparing her to other legendary artists, highlighting her significant influence on the music industry.
- Nostalgia and Fond Memories: (10%) Social media posts evoke nostalgia, with users sharing personal memories and appreciating Houston's contributions to music and culture.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Identity and Personal Struggles: (1%) Some news articles delve into the complexities of Whitney Houston's identity and personal life, touching upon challenges she faced.
- Critical Analysis of Career: (0%) Discussions occasionally involve critical perspectives on aspects of her career, such as comparisons of her chart performance or artistic choices.
  

### Top Whitney Houston News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

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"Richard Smallwood a soaring voice in gospel music dies at [--] - The Washington Post He became one of the countrys biggest names in gospel with songs that were covered by Destinys Child Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder"  
[News Link](https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2025/12/30/richard-smallwood-dead-gospel/) [@washingtonpost](/creator/x/washingtonpost) 2025-12-30T20:04Z 19.3M followers, 283.8K engagements


"Richard Smallwood Dead: Grammy-Nominated Gospel Singer Was [--] Richard Smallwood the Grammy-nominated gospel singer whose songs were covered by Whitney Houston and Destiny's Child has died. He was 77"  
[News Link](https://variety.com/2025/music/news/richard-smallwood-dead-grammy-nominated-gospel-singer-1236620364/) [@Variety](/creator/x/Variety) 2025-12-30T20:04Z 3.1M followers, 283.7K engagements


"Singer Whitney Houston Dead at [--] Get breaking national and world news broadcast video coverage and exclusive interviews. Find the top news online at ABC news"  
[News Link](https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/02/singer-whitney-houston-dead-at-48/) [@ABC](/creator/x/ABC) 2012-02-12T02:26Z 17.9M followers, 3.2M engagements



### Top Whitney Houston Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"We still have damn near [--] minutes left in this episode I already need ten cigarettes. A queer Lithuanian scammer who loves Whitney Houston was not on my bingo card 💀 #IndustryHBO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ThatRobynette/status/2023255519654457639) [@ThatRobynette](/creator/x/ThatRobynette) 2026-02-16T04:38Z [--] followers, [----] engagements


"@kainejohnson18 @nojumper 'The show must go on' wow I thought the same thing. Clive Davis continued the show as Whitney Houston lay deceased just floors above. Ray J was there. He knows dangerous things"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KylaJOliver1/status/2023252461717463162) [@KylaJOliver1](/creator/x/KylaJOliver1) 2026-02-16T04:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements


"@nojumper What on Earth can you contract that makes your eyes bleed AND you can still function Prayers to Ray J this is. this . man. Suge Knight allegedly gave Ray J control of his estate. Ray J was also there the night Whitney Houston passed. Ray J is plugged in to the club"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KylaJOliver1/status/2023251590564741415) [@KylaJOliver1](/creator/x/KylaJOliver1) 2026-02-16T04:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements


"I did like when Whitney started singing Whitney Houston to Harper. Cant lie. Im so sorry. #IndustryHBO #Industry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/QueRedux/status/2023246806402978123) [@QueRedux](/creator/x/QueRedux) 2026-02-16T04:03Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

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