Draft:Riley Knoxx

Knoxx was born in Los Angeles.{{Cite AV media |title=1 on 1 with Cory George S2 E1- Riley Knoxx & Jason Wallace |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=YwYCdBlPY7w |date=2019-10-03 |last=George |via=YouTube}}{{rp|2:21-5:15}} Her mother sent her to live with her grandmother in Hartsville, SC to grow up in a religious household.{{rp|2:21-5:15}} She ran away at age sixteen, moving to Washington, D.C. by herself.{{rp|8:30-9:00}}

She started her career at D.C.'s Mr. P's, a famous gay bar, at 19, performing Janet Jackson songs.{{Cite web |last=Marr |first=Rhuaridh |date=2020-01-09 |title=Spotlight: 'Riley Knoxx: An Illusion of Queen Bey' |url=https://www.metroweekly.com/2020/01/spotlight-riley-knoxx-an-illusion-of-queen-bey/ |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=Metro Weekly |language=en-US}}

Knoxx became a Beyoncé impersonator in 2003,{{Cite web |date=2023-08-07 |title=Riley Knoxx celebrates 20 years of impersonating Beyoncé |url=https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1260325 |access-date=2024-02-03 |website=FOX 5 DC |language=en-US}} and has since performed at the annual Capital Pride, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and at 40/40 Club. She does not identify as a drag performer, stating, "I’m literally a Beyoncé impersonator. That’s what I do. There’s no need for me to do anybody else. Nobody comes to see me do anybody else, they come to see me do Beyoncé."

She states that while it was never her goal to perform with drag queens, she attributes her success to the lessons she learned from them. Knoxx performed alongside Shi-Queeta-Lee at a drag brunch hosted at Chateau Remix{{Cite news |last=McDonough |first=Megan |date=2018-08-01 |title=What has booze, bottomless bites and lots of Beyoncé? D.C.'s drag brunches. |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/dcs-drag-brunches-have-booze-bottomless-bites-and-beyonce-here-are-our-favorites/2018/07/31/5afd6dec-8380-11e8-9e80-403a221946a7_story.html |access-date=2024-02-04 |newspaper=The Washington Post}} in shows running from February 17, 2018 through September 15, 2019.{{Cite web |date=2018-02-17 |title=Shi-Queeta-Lee's Drag Brunch @ Chateau Remix 3439 Benning Rd. NE |url=https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shi-queeta-lees-drag-brunch-chateau-remix-3439-benning-rd-ne-tickets-42196391543 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Eventbrite |language=en-us}} In years past, Knoxx performed under the name Epiphany B. Lee as part of Nellie's Drag Brunch with Shi-Queeta-Lee.{{Cite web |last=Bergen |first=Blake |date=2013-07-16 |title=PHOTOS: Nellie's drag brunch |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/07/16/drag-brunch-2/,%20https://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/07/16/drag-brunch-2/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Washington Blade |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Bergen |first=Blake |date=2012-07-18 |title=PHOTOS: Drag Brunch |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/07/18/drag-brunch/,%20https://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/07/18/drag-brunch/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Washington Blade |language=en-US}} The two performed in "Drag Salute to the Divas" in 2013.{{Cite web |last=Key |first=Michael |date=2013-02-15 |title=PHOTOS: Salute to the Divas |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/02/15/salute-to-the-divas/,%20https://www.washingtonblade.com/2013/02/15/salute-to-the-divas/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Washington Blade |language=en-US}} She was also a regular at Town Danceboutique, a D.C. LGBTQ hotspot that closed on July 1, 2018.{{Cite news |last=Cooper |first=Mariah |date=2018-06-28 |title=Town's swan song |url=https://issuu.com/washblade/docs/180629 |access-date=2024-02-07 |work=Washington Blade |volume=49 |issue=26 |pages=31, 41 |language=en |via=Issuu}}

In 2015 she performed alongside Demetri Davis in DJ Richie Skye's "Scrub the Ground", released on the album Thirst Trap.{{multiref2 |{{Citation |title=Scrub the Ground (feat. Demetri Davis & Riley Knoxx) (Full Song) - DJ Richie Skye |date=2015-08-28 |work=JioSaavn |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/scrub-the-ground-feat.-demetri-davis-riley-knoxx/ETAnWEZlB10 |access-date=2024-02-07 |language=en-US}} |{{Citation |title=Scrub the Ground (feat. Demetri Davis & Riley Knoxx) |date=2015-06-13 |work=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/5TqodPDFy3i3cKHfZzkULv |access-date=2024-02-07 |language=en}} |{{Citation |title=Scrub the Ground (feat. Demetri Davis & Riley Knoxx) - Single by DJ Richie Skye on Apple Music |date=2015-06-13 |work=Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/scrub-the-ground-feat-demetri-davis-riley-knoxx-single/1006925898 |access-date=2024-02-07 |language=en-US}}}}{{cite magazine |last=Kesawn |first=Diamond |date=2015-07-17 |title=Richie Skye Exclusive Release "Thirst Trap" |url=https://raynbowaffair.com/richie-skye-exclusive-release-thirst-trap/ |magazine=Raynbow Affair Magazine |access-date=2024-06-02}}

She did receive some backlash from Beyoncé fans in 2017 after sharing photos taken at a performance on May 7, 2017 on her Instagram.{{Cite news |last=Orcutt |first=KC |date=2017-05-09 |title=This Beyoncé Impersonator Will Make You Do a Double Take |url=https://www.bet.com/music/2017/05/09/this-beyonce-impersonator-will-make-you-do-a-double-take.html |url-status=deviated |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210511050620/https://www.bet.com/music/2017/05/09/this-beyonce-impersonator-will-make-you-do-a-double-take.html |archive-date=2021-05-11 |access-date=2024-02-04 |work=BET}}

In 2019, Knoxx appeared in the music video for Taylor Swift's song You Need to Calm Down, portraying Beyoncé.{{Cite web |last=Street |first=Mikelle |date=June 17, 2019 |title=All the Drag Queens (and Who They Appear As) in Taylor Swift's Video |url=https://www.out.com/drag/2019/6/17/taylor-swift-drag-queens-you-need-to-calm-down |website=Out}}{{Cite web |last=Ramli |first=Sofiana |date=2019-06-26 |title="She wants to be an ally, let her be an ally": Beyoncé impersonator Riley Knoxx on Taylor Swift |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/beyonce-impersonator-riley-knoxx-taylor-swift-2515021 |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=NME |language=en-GB}}{{Cite news |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=2019-06-17 |title=A guide to every celebrity cameo in Taylor Swift's video for You Need to Calm Down |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/a-guide-to-every-celebrity-cameo-in-taylor-swifts-video-for-you-need-to-calm-down/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |work=Gay Times}} At the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, the video won both the Video of the Year and the Video for Good categories. She stood alongside Swift, Todrick Hall, Hannah Hart, Dexter Mayfield, Tatianna, Jade Jolie, and other members of the video's cast when accepting the award for Video of the Year.{{multiref2 |{{Cite news |last=Cooper |first=Mariah |date=2019-08-27 |title=Taylor Swift accepts Video of the Year at VMAs with drag performers |url=https://www.losangelesblade.com/2019/08/27/taylor-swift-accepts-video-of-the-year-at-vmas-with-drag-performers/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |work=Los Angeles Blade}} |{{Cite news |last=Keeley |first=Matt |date=2019-08-27 |title=John Travolta Almost Gave Taylor Swift's 'Video of the Year' VMA to 'Drag Race' Star Jade Jolie |url=https://www.newsweek.com/john-travolta-almost-gave-taylor-swifts-video-year-vma-drag-race-star-jade-jolie-1456243 |access-date=2024-02-07 |work=Newsweek}} |{{Cite web |last=Longeretta |first=Emily |date=2019-08-27 |title=VMAs 2019: What You Didn't See on TV |url=https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/vmas-2019-what-you-didnt-see-on-tv/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Us Weekly |language=en-US}}}} She credited Swift with making certain each person who was in the video received one of the signature "moon man" trophies.{{Cite web |last=Knoxx |first=Riley |date=2019-12-20 |title=My VMA Arrived! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrmKeUJtIi0 |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=YouTube}} The making of the music video was featured in Swift's 2020 documentary film Miss Americana.{{cite news|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11388580/fullcredits|title=Full Cast & Crew - Miss Americana (2020)|date=January 31, 2020|website=IMDb|access-date=February 15, 2020}}

As a backup dancer, she has performed with Jennifer Hudson, Faith Evans, and Miley Cyrus.{{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=March 12, 2020 |title=Riley Knoxx makes history as first openly trans woman to perform at NBA game |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/culture/riley-knoxx-makes-history-as-first-openly-trans-woman-to-perform-at-nba-game/ |website=Gay Times}}

In 2020, Knoxx performed as Beyoncé impersonator at a halftime show during a Washington Wizards game against the Atlanta Hawks, accompanied by the Wizards Dancers, becoming the first openly transgender woman to perform during a National Basketball Association halftime show.{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Abby |date=2020-03-06 |title=1st openly transgender woman set to perform during NBA halftime show at Washington Wizards game |url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/1st-openly-transgender-woman-set-perform-nba-halftime-69231115 |website=Good Morning America}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-03-07 |title=Riley Knoxx becomes first openly transgender woman to perform at NBA game |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/03/07/watch-riley-knoxx-becomes-first-openly-transgender-woman-to-perform-at-nba-game/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Washington Blade |language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.outsports.com/2020/3/12/21175353/riley-knoxx-golden-as-first-trans-women-to-perform-at-an-nba-halftime-show|title=Riley Knoxx brings down the house and breaks barrier in NBA|first=Karleigh|last=Webb|date=March 12, 2020|website=Outsports}}

She is the top Beyoncé impersonator in the world.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2020 |title=Riley Knoxx performs LIVE in the Loft |url=https://www.fox5dc.com/video/642410 |website=FOX 5 DC}} She created her own stage show called The Illusion of Queen Bey, featuring dances to thirty-two Beyoncé songs, at the City Winery in Washington, D.C.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2021 |title=Beyoncé impersonator Riley Knoxx talks upcoming show at City Winery |url=https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1011064 |website=FOX 5 DC}} She has also made appearances on the American reality television series R&B Divas, The Real Housewives of Potomac, and Braxton Family Values.

Knoxx also acted in Octavia Ethridge's The Matriarch, as well as designing the costumes for the production.{{Cite web |title=The Matriarch: Our Crew |url=https://thematriarch.co/crew/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=The Matriarch |language=en-US}}

Knoxx is also an activist in the LGBTQ community.{{Cite book |last=Richardson |first=Riché |title=Emancipation's Daughters: Reimagining Black Femininity and the National Body |publisher=Duke University Press |year=2021 |isbn=9781478090915 |location=Durham |page=225 |language=en-US |chapter=Conclusion: Beyoncé’s South and the Birth of a “Formation” Nation |doi=10.2307/j.ctv1dv0w3k.10 |jstor=j.ctv1dv0w3k.10 |lccn=2020024442 |jstor-access=free}} She participated in the 2016 Capital Pride Parade in Washington, D.C.,{{Cite web |last=Key |first=Michael |date=2016-06-12 |title=PHOTOS: 2016 Capital Pride Parade |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/06/11/photos-2016-capital-pride-parade/,%20https://www.washingtonblade.com/2016/06/11/photos-2016-capital-pride-parade/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Washington Blade |at=see www.washingtonblade.com/content/files/2016/06/2016_Capital_Pride_Parade_insert_52_c_Washington_Blade_by_Michael_Key.jpg |language=en-US}} and performed in the 2:00-4:00 P.M. slot in Capital Pride 2017 on June 11.{{Cite web |last=Rule |first=Doug |date=2017-06-07 |title=Capital Pride 2017: Your Guide to Everyone Performing at Capital Pride |url=https://www.metroweekly.com/2017/06/capital-pride-2017-guide-everyone-performing-capital-pride/ |access-date=2024-02-07 |website=Metro Weekly |language=en-US}} In 2019, she opened the second day of the Youth Action Summit for the Alliance for Youth Action.{{Citation |title=But does your summit have a Beyonce impersonator?? We are literally BLESSED to have the amazing Riley Knoxx kick off day 2 of our Youth Action Summit 👑👑👑... {{!}} By Alliance for Youth Action |date=2019-08-07 |url=https://www.facebook.com/AllianceforYouthAction/videos/but-does-your-summit-have-a-beyonce-impersonator-we-are-literally-blessed-to-hav/2392543160987188/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |publisher=Alliance for Youth Action |language=en |via=Facebook}} She served as a co-host for the Wanda Alston Foundation's 2020 virtual fundraising event.{{Cite web |title=The Wanda Alston Foundation |url=https://www.dcivitasconsulting.org/the-wanda-alston-foundation |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=DCivitas |language=en-US}}

Knoxx also participated as the headline performer at "Coming Out Party: Celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility" on March 31, 2022, an event hosted by the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs, in conjunction with Impulse Group DC and FLUX DC.{{multiref2|{{Cite web |last=Chingarande |first=Tinashe |date=2022-03-26 |title=Mayor's office gears up for Trans Day of Visibility |url=https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/03/26/mayors-office-gears-up-for-trans-day-of-visibility/,%20https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/03/26/mayors-office-gears-up-for-trans-day-of-visibility/ |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Washington Blade |language=en-US}}|{{Cite web |title=Coming Out Party: Celebrating Transgender Day Of Visibility, Sachi Nightclub, Washington, 31 March 2022 |url=https://stayhappening.com/e/coming-out-party-celebrating-transgender-day-of-visibility-E3LUUO3III8W |access-date=2024-03-11 |website=Stay Happening |language=en}}}} Pittsburgh Pride 2024 schedules show Knoxx performing a free concert on May 31 at Allegheny Commons Park West{{Cite web |date=2024-04-30 |title=Pittsburgh Pride 2024 to Celebrate at Allegheny Commons Park West After Access Denied at Point State Park |url=https://qburgh.com/pittsburgh-pride-2024-to-celebrate-at-allegheny-commons-park-west-after-access-denied-at-point-state-park/ |access-date=2024-06-02 |website=QBurgh |language=en-US}} as part of the three day event Still We Rise.{{cite web |last=Baron |first=Jennifer |date=2024-05-29 |title=11 things to do in Pittsburgh this June, from Arts Fest to Beers of the Burgh |url=https://nextpittsburgh.com/events/11-things-to-do-in-pittsburgh-this-june-from-arts-fest-to-beers-of-the-burgh/ |website=Next Pittsburgh |access-date=2024-06-02}}

Knoxx started her own made-to-order fashion company in 2021. Her designs have been worn on The Real Housewives of Potomac,{{multiref2 |{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Morgan |date=2020-12-13 |title=Fashion From the Real Housewives of Potomac Season 5 Reunion: Monique Samuels in Riley Knoxx, Karen Huger in Esé Azénabor, Gizelle Bryant in Lisa Nicole Collection by Lisa Cloud, and More! |url=https://fashionbombdaily.com/fashion-from-the-real-housewives-of-potomac-season-5-reunion-monique-samuels-in-riley-knoxx-karen-huger-in-ese-azenabor-gizelle-bryant-in-lisa-nicole-collection-by-lisa-cloud-and-more/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Fashion Bomb Daily}} |{{cite web |last=Canada |first=Danielle |date=2020-11-30 |title=WELP: Monique Samuels Says She Brought A BINDER Full Of #RHOP Receipts To The Reunion |url=https://bossip.com/1984614/monique-samuels-says-she-brought-receipts-to-the-rhop-reunion/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bossip}} |{{Cite web |title=RH of Potomac: Season 5 Reunion Monique's Yellow Embellished Cut Out Dress |url=https://www.shopyourtv.com/rh-of-potomac-season-5-reunion-moniques-yellow-embellished-cut-out-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Shop Your TV}} |{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Morgan |date=2021-10-15 |title='Real Housewives of Potomac' Reunion Fashion Exclusive: Pink Glam Featuring Karen Huger in Custom Chasity Sereal, Askale Davis in JAELL by Jayda Ellis, Gizelle Bryant in Aaron Michael Jumpsuit + More |url=https://fashionbombdaily.com/real-housewives-of-potomac-reunion-fashion-exclusive-pink-glam-featuring-karen-huger-in-custom-chasity-sereal-askale-davis-in-jaell-by-jayda-ellis-gizelle-bryant-in-aaron-michael/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Fashion Bomb Daily}} |{{cite web |last=Canada |first=Danielle |date=2021-10-15 |title='Real Housewives Of Potomac' Pretty In Pinkness: Whose #RHOPReunion Look Is Your Fave? |url=https://bossip.com/2045978/real-housewives-of-potomac-season-6-reunion-looks/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bossip}} |{{Cite web |title=Real Housewives of Potomac: Season 6 Reunion Ashley's Pink Embellished Dress |url=https://www.shopyourtv.com/real-housewives-of-potomac-season-6-reunion-ashleys-pink-embellished-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Shop Your TV}}}} The Real Housewives of Atlanta,{{multiref2 |{{cite web |last=Elitou |first=Tweety |date=2022-08-25 |title='The Real Housewives Of Atlanta' Cast Serve Legs, Hips And BODY At The Season 14 Reunion—See For Yourself! |url=https://www.bet.com/article/ybwngz/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta-cast-serve-legs-hips-and-body-at-the-season-14-reunionsee-for-yourself |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=BET}}|{{cite web |last=Canada |first=Danielle |date=2022-08-25 |title=#RHOA Baddies Bring Island Gyal Glam To The Reunion—Whose Perfectly Peachy Look Was Your Fave? |url=https://bossip.com/2155454/rhoa-season-14-reunion/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bossip}}||{{cite web |last=Ergas |first=Talia |date=2022-08-25 |title=Wait Until You See How Incredible the Atlanta Housewives' New Reunion Dresses Are |url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta/style-living/rhoa-season-14-reunion-spoilers-dresses-jewelry-fashion |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bravo: The Daily Dish}}|{{Cite web |title=Real Housewives of Atlanta: Season 14 Reunion Drew's Pink Embellished Tulle Strapless Dress |url=https://www.shopyourtv.com/real-housewives-of-atlanta-season-14-reunion-drews-pink-embellished-tulle-strapless-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Shop Your TV}}}} and on Married to Medicine.{{multiref2 |{{cite web |last=Smith |first=Morgan |date=2021-06-28 |title='Married to Medicine' Reunion Fashion: Contessa Metcalfe in Albina Dyla From Ivy Showroom, Dr. Heavenly Kimes in Brides by Nona, Quad Webb in Ese Azenabor and More |url=https://fashionbombdaily.com/married-to-medicine-reunion-fashion-contessa-metcalfe-in-albina-dyla-from-ivy-showroom-dr-heavenly-kimes-in-brides-by-nona-quad-webb-in-ese-azenabor-and-more/ |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Fashion Bomb Daily}} |{{Cite web |title=Married to Medicine: Season 8 Simone's Purple Satin Dress |url=https://www.shopyourtv.com/married-to-medicine-season-8-simones-purple-satin-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Shop Your TV}} |{{Cite web |title=Married to Medicine: Season 8 Toya's Purple Tulle Bustier Dress |url=https://www.shopyourtv.com/married-to-medicine-season-8-toyas-purple-tulle-bustier-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Shop Your TV}}}}

Actress Ashley Boalch Darby also wore one of Knoxx's creations when appearing on The Real in 2021,{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Morgan |date=2021-10-19 |title=Ashley Boalch Darby Appears on 'The Real' Talk Show Wearing Riley Knoxx Couture Brown Leather Mini Dress |url=https://fashionbombdaily.com/ashley-boalch-darby-appears-on-the-real-talk-show-wearing-riley-knoxx-couture-brown-leather-mini-dress/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Fashion Bomb Daily}} and again when appearing on Watch What Happens Live in 2023.{{multiref2 |{{cite web |last=Feiner |first=Abby |date=2023-01-10 |title=We Can't Get Over Andy Cohen's Hilarious Assessment of Ashley Darby's Ultra Mini Dress |url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/style-living/andy-cohen-compares-ashley-darbys-wwhl-dress-to-sur-uniform |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bravo: The Daily Dish}} |{{cite web |last=Hickman |first=Jamontae |date=2023-01-18 |title=After "A Lot of Discussion," Ashley Darby Defends Her Ultra Short WWHL Dress |url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-potomac/style-living/ashley-darby-claps-back-at-critics-over-wwhl-minidress |access-date=2024-03-06 |website=Bravo: The Daily Dish}}}} She also opened The Real Housewives of Potomac season 8 reunion in one of Knoxx's designs.{{multiref2 |{{cite web |last=Canada |first=Danielle |date=2024-03-19 |title=#RHOP Reunion: Whose All-Black Art Gallery Glam Is Your Fave? |url=https://bossip.com/2616896/rhop-season-8-reunion-looks/ |website=Bossip |access-date=2024-04-02}}|{{cite web |last=Robinson |first=Cynthia |date=2024-03-19 |title=The RHOP Cast's "Unexpected" Season 8 Reunion Looks Exude Smoldering Elegance (PHOTOS) |url=https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/the-real-housewives-of-potomac-season-8-reunion-looks-photos |website=Bravo: The Daily Dish |access-date=2024-04-02}} |{{cite web |last=Wardell |first=Josh |date=2024-03-19 |title=Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 Reunion Looks Revealed |url=https://www.realitytea.com/2024/03/19/real-housewives-of-potomac-season-8-reunion-looks/ |website=Reality Tea |access-date=2024-04-02}} |{{cite web |last=Young |first=Rashidah |date=2024-03-20 |title=A First Look at The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 8 Reunion Looks is Here: Karen Huger in Maticevski, Wendy Osefo in Ann Usman, Gizelle Bryant in Versace, Candiace Dillard Bassett in Katya Suzdaleva & More! |url=https://fashionbombdaily.com/fashion-bomb-housewives-a-first-look-at-the-real-housewives-of-potomac-season-8-reunion-looks-is-here-karen-huger-in-maticevski-gizelle-bryant-in-versace-candiace-dillard-bassett-in-katya-suzdaleva/ |website=Fashion Bomb Daily |access-date=2024-04-02}} }}

She also designed the wardrobe for Monique Samuels' "Drag Queens".{{Cite web |last=Cook |first=Michael |date=2020-12-28 |title=Monique Samuels Drops 'Drag Queens'-& Quits The Housewives |url=https://instinctmagazine.com/monique-samuels-drops-drag-queens-quits-the-housewives/ |access-date=2024-02-04 |website=Instinct |language=en-US}} In 2023, she designed the outfits worn by Ts Madison to both the Emmys and the VMAs.

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