Sahara Davenport
Sahara Davenport | |
|---|---|
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. | |
| Education | Southern Methodist University (BFA) |
| Occupation(s) | Drag queen, dancer, make-up artist |
| Partner | Manila Luzon (2006–2012; Ashley's death) |
Antoine Ashley (December 17, 1984second season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[3]
RuPaul's Drag Race
Davenport appeared on the
first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars aired following her death, and featured her partner, Manila Luzon, as a contestant. The first episode was dedicated to her memory.[10]
Davenport's drag sister
11th season of Drag Race.[11]
Music
In 2011, Davenport released her second single "Go Off". A remix EP was later released on January 31, 2012, and featured a remix by
Hot Dance Club Songs,[13] before peaking at number thirty five.[14] The music video for "Go Off" features cameos by Drag Race contestants Manila Luzon and Jiggly Caliente.[15]
Personal life and death
Davenport was born to Angela Ashley Reddish on December 17, 1984.fourth seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. During her time on RuPaul's Drag Race, Davenport discussed her use of "designer drugs", such as ketamine, and how her drag mother had to help her out of her addiction.[18] Davenport died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012, at age 27.[19]
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Dance | ||
| "Pump with Me"[20] | 2010 | – |
| "Go Off"[21] | 2011 | 35[22] |
See also
References
- ^ Molloy, Tim (2 October 2012). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Sahara Davenport Dies". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ Anderson, Wayne (18 December 2012). "An Emotional Memorial Tribute to Sahara Davenport (PHOTOS)". huffpost.com. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
- ^ LOGO On-line. http://www.logotv.com/shows/rupauls_drag_race/season_2/series.jhtml# Archived 23 March 2011 at the Wayback Machine!
- ^ Dallas Observer – Local Star of RuPaul's Drag Race, Sahara Davenport, Is Reported Dead
- ^ Lawson, Richard. Gawker. http://gawker.com/5462382/rupauls-drag-race-wigs-in-the-wind
- ^ Pascua, Michael. The Celebrity Cafe. "RuPaul's Drag Race Season 2 Episode 2 - Starrbootylicious | TheCelebrityCafe.com". Archived from the original on 2010-03-05. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ O'Wisdom, Pearl. poptimal.com. "RuPaul's Drag Race: Snatch Game : Poptimal.com: Pop-Culture Reviews from People Like You". Archived from the original on 2010-06-06. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ Jacob D. Reality TV Calendar. http://www.realitytvcalendar.com/shows/rpdr2/recaps/ep05-p1.html
- ^ Benet, Bebe Zahara. Metro Star News. http://www.metrostarnews.com/MetroStar-Rupaul-Drag-Race-Sahara-Davenport%20_week-6.html
- ^ Kaplan, Don (2012-10-13). "RuPaul will crown an all-star queen in new season of 'Drag Race'". Daily News. Retrieved 2020-05-03.
- ^ Biese, Alex (2019-03-08). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 11: Honey Davenport, Ariel Versace serving New Jersey realness". USA Today. Archived from the original on 2019-03-11. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ^ "iTunes - Music - Go Off (The Remixes) by Gomi & Sahara Davenport". iTunes. Apple Inc. 31 January 2012. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Spargo, Chris (29 March 2012). "Sahara Davenport Scores First Billboard Hit". New Now Next. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "Club Music, Hot Dance Songs, Club Songs, Dance Club Music Charts". Billboard. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "NEW VIDEO: Sahara Davenport & Manila Luzon". New Now Next. 17 November 2011. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ Anderson, Wayne (December 18, 2021). "An Emotional Memorial Tribute to Sahara Davenport (PHOTOS)". HuffPost. BuzzFeed Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
Sahara's mother, Angela Ashley Reddish, spoke to the crowd and thanked them for their support.
- ^ Avery, Dan. Next Magazine. "Sahara Davenport | Next Magazine". Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2010-05-27.
- ^ "A reminder to the FIERCE Sahara Davenport. Today, 4 Years ago, she sadly pass... | Rebrn.com". Rerbn. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
- ^ Spargo, Chris. "Sahara Davenport's Family Releases Official Statement". NewNowNext. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
- ^ Pump With Me - Single by Sahara Davenport, 2010-11-30, retrieved 2018-10-25
- ^ Go Off! - Single by Gomi & Sahara Davenport, 2011-07-26, retrieved 2018-10-25
- ^ "Sahara Davenport Scores First Billboard Hit". LOGO News. Retrieved 2018-10-25.
External links
- Sahara Davenport at IMDb
- Sahara Davenport on Logo