American drag performer (born 1988)
A'Keria Chanel Davenport (born March 1, 1988)[ 1] Gregory D'Wayne ,[ 2] drag queen best known for competing on theeleventh season ofRuPaul's Drag Race sixth season ofRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [ 3] Dallas Voice [ 4]
[ edit ] A'Keria Davenport, 2019 Davenport started participating in drag pageants since 2011. Some of her titles include Miss Unity of America Newcomer 2011, Miss Wessland Newcomer 2012, Miss Diamond of the South Newcomer 2012, Miss International Vogue 2017, and Miss Black Universe 2017.[ 5]
RuPaul's Drag Race [ edit ] A'Keria was announced to be one of fifteen contestants competing onseason eleven ofRuPaul's Drag Race [ 6] episode three , she was involved in the show's first ever six-waylip sync withHoney Davenport ,Ra'Jah O'Hara , Plastique Tiara,Scarlet Envy , andShuga Cain , which she survived.[ 7] [ 8] Sheena Easton 's "Strut " inepisode seven .[ 9] six andnine .[ 10] [ 11] Silky Nutmeg Ganache after losing a lip sync againstYvie Oddly , who would eventually win the season againstBrooke Lynn Hytes .[ 12] [ 13]
From March 26 to September 6, she was a part of the rotating cast forRuPaul's Drag Race: Season 11 Tour , presented by Voss Events and World of Wonder, and hosted byAsia O'Hara .[ 14] Los Angeles on May 26 during theRuPaul's DragCon LA wrap party (hosted by Drag Race judge Michelle Visage) and concluded with a final bow on September 6 in New York City (also hosted by Visage) at the top ofRuPaul’s DragCon NYC .[ 14]
A'Keria was in a music video forLizzo 's "Juice " on April 17, 2019.[ 15] Nicki Minaj in the music video forTaylor Swift 's "You Need to Calm Down " on June 17, 2019.[ 16] 2019 MTV Video Music Awards performance.[ 17]
In April 2020, amid thecoronavirus pandemic , Davenport was announced as a featured cast member for the very firstDigital Drag Fest [ 18]
On May 26, 2021, it was revealed that A'Keria would be competing inRuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 6 along with 12 other contestants, including fellowSeason 11 contestantsRa'Jah O'Hara ,Scarlet Envy , andSilky Nutmeg Ganache .[ 19] Kylie Sonique Love on the 6th episode “Rumerican Horror Story: Coven Girls ” (a parody ofAmerican Horror Story
In August 2021, they were a featured performer and host inKlub Kids London Presents: NOIR: The Tour , where 25% of the proceeds from the production were donated to theBlack Lives Matter movement.[ 20]
A'Keria Chanel Davenport atRuPaul's DragCon LA 2022 A'Keria C. Davenport is a member of theDrag Haus of Davenport, withDrag Race alumKennedy Davenport ,Sahara Davenport ,Monét X Change ,Honey Davenport andRa'Jah O'Hara .[ 21] [ 22] Dallas before being accepted onDrag Race .[ 23] Katy .[ 24] [ 25]
D'Wayne spent almost a year of his life as awoman , until he realized he identified as a man.[ 26] RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars [ 27]
Davenport went to David W Carter High School inWolf Creek, Texas and grew up inOak Cliff, Texas
Awards and nominations [ edit ] ^ @A_doubleC_D (March 1, 2021)."Heyyyy 33 what's the tea! Happy birthday 🎂 to me" (Tweet ) – viaTwitter . ^ "Meet the 3 Dallas queens vying for the crown on this season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' .GuideLive . February 26, 2019.Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ " .Bustle . April 26, 2019.Archived from the original on April 26, 2019. RetrievedDecember 2, 2019 .^ Arnold (December 6, 2019)."Texans of the Year: Queer locals" .Dallas Voice .Archived from the original on December 6, 2019. RetrievedDecember 7, 2019 . ^ admin (March 4, 2018)."A'keria Chanel Davenport" .Our Community Roots .Archived from the original on May 26, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 . ^a b "Aquaria & Adam Rippon to Announce 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 11 Cast in Upcoming 'Ruveal' .Billboard .Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ " .Billboard .Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ Access (April 2, 2019),archived from the original on May 9, 2020, retrievedMay 25, 2019 ^ Sheehan, Paul (April 12, 2019)." .GoldDerby .Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 . ^ " .Billboard .Archived from the original on June 20, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ Guerra, Joey (April 26, 2019)." .Houston Chronicle .Archived from the original on July 25, 2021. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 . ^ "Who Should Win RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11?" . E!. May 23, 2019.Archived from the original on May 24, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11, Episode 12: We Have Thoughts" .Vulture Archived from the original on May 25, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^a b Nolfi, Joey."RuPaul's Drag Race sets season 11 tour dates with all 15 queens" .Ew .Archived from the original on April 2, 2019. RetrievedSeptember 13, 2019 . ^a b " .Spin . April 17, 2019.Archived from the original on April 18, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^a b "Every celebrity cameo in Taylor Swift's 'You Need To Calm Down' music video" .PopBuzz .Archived from the original on June 17, 2019. RetrievedJune 17, 2019 .^ "Taylor Swift Just Backed the Equality Act in VMAs Opening Performance" .Pride .Archived from the original on August 27, 2019. RetrievedJune 23, 2019 .^ Dzurillay, Julia (March 28, 2020)." .CheatSheet.com .Archived from the original on April 10, 2020. RetrievedApril 10, 2020 . ^ "All Stars 6 Reveal Tweet" .Twitter .Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. RetrievedJune 23, 2021 .^ Damshenas, Sam (June 8, 2021)."17 incredible LGBTQ+ friendly events you can attend in the UK this year" .Gay Times .Archived from the original on June 8, 2021. RetrievedJune 9, 2021 . ^ "The House Of Davenport Has Turned 'Rupaul's Drag Race' Season 11 into A Family Reunion" .Bustle . March 7, 2019.Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ "A'Keria C. Davenport Instagram: Her connection to the House of Davenport" .Monsters and Critics . February 26, 2019.Archived from the original on May 25, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ "The Last Dallas Drag Queen Standing" .D Magazine . May 2, 2019.Archived from the original on May 28, 2019. RetrievedMay 25, 2019 .^ Guerra, Joey (May 31, 2019)."A'keria C. Davenport says 'Drag Race' taught her to act like a fool" .Houston Chronicle .Archived from the original on June 9, 2019. RetrievedDecember 1, 2019 . ^ "A'Keria C. Davenport Loses 'Drag Race,' Moves to Houston, and Starts a Charity" .D Magazine . May 31, 2019.Archived from the original on June 8, 2019. RetrievedDecember 1, 2019 .^ "Three "RPDR" Queens Spent A Day At The Trevor Project, Where They Opened Up About Their Own Personal Journeys" .Buzzfeed . August 26, 2019.Archived from the original on September 13, 2019. RetrievedSeptember 14, 2019 .^ Andre Jackson (July 16, 2021)."Drag Race's A'keria C. Davenport Just Revealed Why She Transitioned" .Out .Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. RetrievedJuly 17, 2021 . ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (May 26, 2021)." .Deadline .Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. RetrievedMay 26, 2021 . ^ Queen to Queen: Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, A'Keria Davenport & Silky Nutmeg Ganache | RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube . May 24, 2019.Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. RetrievedAugust 20, 2019 .^ Drag Race: A'Keria C. Davenport Dishes on Vanjie and Brooke Lynn's Relationship YouTube . April 1, 2019.Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. RetrievedAugust 28, 2019 .^ "Impressions" COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 YouTube . May 21, 2019.Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. RetrievedAugust 30, 2019 .^ Whatcha Packin': A'Keria C. Davenport | Season 11 Top Four | RuPaul's Drag Race YouTube . May 27, 2019.Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. RetrievedAugust 28, 2019 .^ A'keria Chanel Davenport Is The Master of Colorful Eyeshadow | Cosmo Queens YouTube . June 30, 2019.Archived from the original on December 22, 2020. RetrievedAugust 28, 2019 .^ CA$TMATE$ FOR CA$H: Brooke Lynn Hytes and A'Keria C. Davenport YouTube . August 28, 2019. RetrievedAugust 28, 2019 .^ A'keria Davenport and Kylie Sonique Love Dish on Everything Related to Drag Race All Stars Yahoo . July 8, 2021. Archived fromthe original on July 10, 2021. RetrievedJuly 10, 2021 .^ Hecht, Evan (October 28, 2021)."Seven drag artist podcasts you need to check out" .DBK News .Archived from the original on November 2, 2021. RetrievedJanuary 12, 2022 . ^ Whatcha Packin' | AS6 E06 | RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars YouTube . July 22, 2021. RetrievedJuly 22, 2021 .^ A'Keria C. Davenport's Glamorous Goth Look 💋 Ruvealing the Look | RuPaul's Drag Race AS6 YouTube . July 26, 2021. RetrievedJuly 26, 2021 .^ RuPaul's Drag Race All Star Akeria C. Davenport Names Herself 'Runway Queen' Of Season 6 Us Weekly . July 30, 2021. RetrievedJuly 30, 2021 .^ The Pit Stop S14 E13 | Monét X Change & A'Keria C. Davenport Fire It Up | RuPaul's Drag Race RuPaul's Drag Race . April 2, 2022. RetrievedApril 2, 2022 .^ "Queens Everywhere (Cast Version) [feat. The Cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 11] - Single" .iTunes .Archived from the original on March 26, 2020. RetrievedMarch 26, 2020 .^ Bate, Ellie (August 27, 2019)."Taylor Swift Refused To Perform At The VMAs Unless MTV Gave All The Drag Queens In Her Video Awards Too" .BuzzFeed .Archived from the original on April 4, 2020. RetrievedJanuary 11, 2020 .
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