Kori King
Kori King | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rashawn King |
| Occupation | Drag performer |
| Television | RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17) |
Rashawn King, known professionally as Kori King is an American drag performer who competed on the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[1]
Early life
[edit]Kori King was born and raised in Boston.[2]
Career
[edit]Kori King is a drag performer. In 2023, she performed alongside Kesha as part of the Only Love Tour.[3] That same year, she was awarded the "Boston's Best New Performer to Watch" award.[4]
Kori King competed on the seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. On the fourth episode, she placed in the bottom two and defeated Joella in a lip-sync contest to remain in the competition.
Personal life
[edit]Kori King remains based in Boston.[5] They used to be an animator before starting drag.[6] King is their real last name.[7]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- "Shake That Ice" (2025)[8]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]- RuPaul's Drag Race (season 17, 2025)
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tinoco, Armando (2024-12-04). "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 17 Cast Photos, Trailer & Premiere Date Set At MTV". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Meet the Queens Kori King | Extended Cut". YouTube. 4 December 2024.
- ^ Sim, Bernardo; Kiley, Rachel. "Meet the 100 drag artists featured on Kesha's 'The Only Love Tour'". Out. Archived from the original on June 27, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast revealed as Rate-a-Queen returns with a major twist: 'The game is new'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Announces Season 17 Cast, Updated 'Rate-a-Queen' Twist". Variety. 2024-12-04. Retrieved 2024-12-04.
- ^ "Meet the Queens Kori King | Extended Cut". YouTube. 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Queens Kori King | Extended Cut". YouTube. 4 December 2024.
- ^ "Shake That Ice". music.apple.com. Apple Inc. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
