Here are 5 Game-Changing Black Sims 4 Content Creators We Would Like to Celebrate
It’s Black History Month, a time to honor the history, culture, and contributions of those within the Black community. In the Sims community, there have been an incredible group of content creators that have gone above and beyond for the sake of Sims 4 players – they have “changed the game”, if you will. From culturally appropriate mods to true-to-life gameplay of black culture, these particular content creators reflect Black experiences for everyone to enjoy.
Though many deserve recognition, here are five Black Sims content creators who stand out due to their positive impact on The Sims community, and gaming, as a whole.
The Sims 4 Content Creators: Black History Month Showcase
1. Dumplin Siims
Who is Dumplin Siims?
An avid let’s player, animator, and talented builder, Dumplin Siims has created an atmosphere of family-friendly flair. She skillfully balances engaging drama with moments of humor that are not only relatable, but pinpoints specific aspects of black culture some may never have consciously thought about.
With her combined use of ebonics, modern vernacular, and welcoming tone, she brings a warm familiarity to her game play where, if you grew up in a family that spoke like this, it’s music to your ears.
What is Dumplin Siims Impact?
Dumplin Siims has left a positive impact on the Sims community due to her gameplay style: charming character design, emotionally captivating storytelling, and realistic depictions of the hierarchy within a typically large black family. Her most successful gameplay series is the “Soul Food Legacy” challenge (originally created by Simsigga).
One of the most thrilling aspects of her storytelling prowess came out in the way she decorated and designed her houses. For instance, she has a gate on the front door and wigs on the grandma’s dresser – if you know, you know. There is a reason her “Soul Food legacy” and “Rags to Riches” let’s plays are so popular. Like seconds of Big Mama’s apple pie, she always leaves you wanting more.
The root of her gameplay is keeping families together, and despite certain parents’ poor choices and dark pasts, trying to uplift their children to do better and have more than they did. She skillfully presents the black experience.
Where can I find her?
Dumplin Siims can be found on various social media sites listed below all under the same @Dumplinsiims.
2. ItsMeTroi
Who is ItsMeTroi?
ItsMeTroi, or Troi for short, is one of the first modders that most Sim players go to when they begin their modding journey. Not only is she up to date on gaming news, but she consistently, and frequently, informs her subscribers when specific modders are releasing updates and new content.
Troi presents herself as an informative, sisterly type of reporter. She speaks unscripted, freely, and sounds like a natural in front of the mic. She will often make jokes, use slang, and often edits in a comedic way that keeps up the energy for her videos. Due to her vivacious speaking style and fascinating coverage, it can, at times, feel hard to believe that her videos are thirty to sixty minutes long.
In Troi’s demonstrations, she will often call on her lovely assistant, Tasha. Now, Tasha seems to have a mind of her own and Troi isn’t always a fan of what she’s thinking. The dynamic between them makes for heart warming, comedic moments that makes the mod somehow more interesting. In addition, there seems to be an entire world of lore between Tasha, Marcus, and Ameana…but that’s none of our business.
What is Troi’s Impact?
When Troi is highlighting content, she often focuses on mods that pertain to black culture, experiences, and values. Though her mods can cater to all ethnicities and nationalities, it is refreshing to see a mod that allows Sims to dance like they’re in a night club in the 90s or that allows them to wear certain do-rags and bonnets.
After thirteen years, Troi has demonstrated that she is more than qualified to be considered a professional in her field. But it’s not just Simmers that have acknowledged Trois’ talents. Her ability to curate culturally relevant content, and her sparkling personality, has led to Troi becoming Twitch Ambassador in 2020, participating in the Youtube Black Creator Class, and was a Creator-in-Residence. She continues to share high quality mods, news, and critical pack reviews to this day.
How Can I Support Troi?
If you’re interested in supporting Troi, you can find her on all the socials:
You can also check out her website by clicking here.
3. DeeSims
Who is DeeSims?
Once that iconic intro begins, you know it’s about to get wild. Known for her storytelling, Sims 4 challenges, and builds, DeeSims provides a cheerful and playful environment for her viewers. There’s a reason why she has nearly 200,000 subscribers on Youtube (as of the publishing of this article).
What is DeeSims Impact?
Releasing her first Sims video in 2015, DeeSims is known as one of the pioneers of The Sims 4 Let’s Play channels. With well over a thousand videos under her belt, she has created an environment that celebrates black culture, fashion, and design. Her storytelling depicts the black experience while adding a comforting and safe environment that promotes creativity and passion. Her Sims aren’t always urban, like most black Sims players. Some enjoy country living while others are in the heart of suburbia.
Her most popular videos are the ones where she displays her most used mods. Though the majority of her videos will include Sims 4 content (and Sims 2 as well), other games like Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and Zoo Tycoon can be found on her channel too.
How Can I Support DeeSims?
If you want to support DeeSims, you can find her on all her socials:
4. Xmiramira
Who is Amira Virgil aka Xmiramira
Alpha CC, city life, and drama? These are the ingredients to create the perfect Xmiramira video. Xmiramira is a simulation content creator, Twitch streamer, and consultant for gaming companies.
Viewers can find her playing games like The Sims 2, The Sims 3, and InZoi. As for her InZoi let’s play, she is primarily providing tips, tricks, and tutorials for those who are new to the game. Her often impassioned temperament has led to her strong subscriber count on Youtube – just shy of 100,000 subscribers.
Fans often leave comments reciting her quick quips to her Sims and Zois or relating to her irritation and outbursts toward the game. With her most popular videos being her CC picks, she demonstrates her skill in creating and curating a collection of diverse afrotextured hair.
What is Xmiramira’s Impact?
Xmiramira is not satisfied with making entertaining content, she wants to change the world. In 2020, she collaborated with other creators to make the iconic Melanin Pack for The Sims 4. One of the most pivotal mod packs that Sims players have utilized to date – an issue she spoke out against for years. If you’re interested, you can check out our article where Xmiramira talks about black culture representation in The Sims 4. Expounding upon her goal to support gamers within the black community, she created The Black Simmer and Noir Network. Though both organizations execute their goals in different ways, both aim to support relationships amongst black players as well as ensure equality and support for black players.
How to Support Xmiramira
If you want to support Xmiramira, you can find her on these sites:
You can visit her website site by clicking here.
5. Ebonix
Who is Danielle Udogaranya aka Ebonix
The first sentence of the Ebonix channel says it all: “Empowering gamers through representation!” And that’s exactly what she has done.
As her videos play, viewers are greeted by a bubbly tone that gives the same vibes as a lively, lovely, teacher – and a teacher she is. Ebonix’s most popular videos are tutorials. Everything from organizing mods to Sims 4 renders, she’s got you covered.
What is Ebonix Impact?
Interestingly, her background has expanded to not just creating gaming content, but integrating her experience with the gaming community as a whole. She has become a creative technologist and consultant who strives for authentic representation of black culture within the gaming community. In addition, she collaborated with Xmiramira to create the Melanin Pack. She worked with EA on The Sims 4: Spa Day Game Pack by adding nail designs, created the Urban Homage Kit, and collaborated with Dark & Lovely to create the “Play in Color” hair pack. Her impact has been so vast that she has been featured in major publications like Adweek, Allure, BBC, Huffpost, and The Guardian to name a few.
How to Support Ebonix
If you want to support Ebonix, you can find her on
If you’d like to visit Ebonix website, you can click here.
Honorable Mentions: More Icons Who Represent Black Culture within The Sims
Kiko Vanity: She is the original content creator of deeply melanated skin tone mods in the sims. She often creates twists, curls, and other Afrocentric mods with an Alpha CC style.
SheaButtyr: For Sims players who adore their Maxis Match mods, SheaButtyr is a go to. She covers hair textures of all types and adds realistic representation. She, along with Ebonix and Xmiramira, worked to create the Melanin Pack.
Complex Sims: Well known for her immersive Black narratives in gameplay and her extensive list of EA collaborations. Her aim is to promote black inspired CAS and builds.
Khadijah551: Well known for her braids, locs, and afro CC, her name is always on simmers minds when they want something with that Alpha vibe.
xxBlacksims: An early pioneer for black culture custom content. Her content paved the way for many black Sims content creators to figure out how to make proper black CC.
These creators (and the wider Black Sims community) have transformed The Sims 4 landscape from sparse to sparkling. Many could argue that they are the reason that The Sims 4: Royalty and Legacy Expansion Pack has the Darong family of Dambele. Regardless, Simmers around the world are thankful for their contributions and we look forward to the future of other Sims players leaving their stamp on the franchise.
What black content creator would you like to shout out for Black History Month? Or maybe you’d like to let us know about your amazing black culture content. Let us know! Leave a comment, tag us on socials (@TheSimCommunity), or submit via Gallery/Reddit spotlights – we’d love to feature you next in our next Community Showcases!
