Mayhem Miller (drag queen)
American drag queen and performer
Mayhem Miller
Miller performing live in 2018
Born Dequan Armand Johnson
(1982-02-09 ) February 9, 1982 (age 42) [ 1] Occupations Years active 2002–present Known for
Mayhem Miller is the stage name of Dequan Armand Johnson [ 2] [ 1] (born February 9, 1982),[ 3] an American drag performer and actor, best known for competing on the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (2018), the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (2020),[ 4] and the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (2024).[ 5]
Early life
Johnson was born in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles .[ 6] He[ a] grew up in Riverside, California and South Central Los Angeles .[ 3] He got the drag name "Mayhem Miller" from Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson 's sex tape.[ 3] He started doing drag on May 10, 2002,[ 8] [ 9] the same year as fellow Drag Race alumna Raven and the year after Morgan McMichaels , whom Johnson worked with before Drag Race . Johnson's other drag colleagues are alum Detox and Delta Work . He auditioned for Drag Race every year beginning with season two .[ 10]
Career
Mayhem Miller was announced as one of fourteen contestants for the tenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race on February 22, 2018.[ 11] He was declared the winner of the episode one sewing challenge.[ 12] In episode three, He was in the bottom two and lip synced "Celebrity Skin " against Yuhua Hamasaki, and won.[ 13] He was eliminated in episode five after losing a lip sync of "Man! I Feel Like a Woman! " against Monét X Change , and placed tenth overall.[ 14]
Outside of Drag Race , Miller appeared in an episode of Buzzfeed 's "Try Guys " in 2014, giving a drag makeover to Eugene Lee Yang as Cheyenne Pepper.[ 15] He was one of the backup dancers for NeNe Leakes 's lip sync of RuPaul 's "Supermodel (You Better Work) " in the show, "Lip Sync Battle " in 2016.[ 16] He played the character Blanquisha in the 2017 movie Cherry Pop with Detox, Bob the Drag Queen , Latrice Royale , and Tempest DuJour .[ 17] [ 18] He was with queens McMichaels, Laganja Estranja , Jaidynn Diore Fierce , and Farrah Moan and singer Rita Ora for the thirteen season of Germany's Next Topmodel in May 2018.[ 19]
He was in the music video for Blair St. Clair 's "Call My Life" in June 2018.[ 20] An internet meme of one of Miller's 2011 video performances with overexaggerated eyes started spreading in November 2018.[ 21] Miller competed in the Drag Race television special RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-slay Spectacular .[ 22]
He appeared in the music video for Iggy Azalea's "Sally Walker " on March 14, 2019.[ 23] He also appeared in a music video for Lizzo 's song "Juice " on April 17, 2019.[ 24] In 2019, Miller released his very own lipsticks in collaboration with Hank & Henry.[ 25] In August 2019, he was featured in Women's Wear Daily magazine, alongside Kimora Blac , Mariah Balenciaga , and Kameron Michaels .[ 26]
Miller was credited as a makeup artist for RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race , making over Jermaine Fowler during the premiere episode.[ 27]
In 2020, Miller returned for the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars , placing 7th overall.[citation needed ] In 2021, Mayhem returned as a Lip-Sync Assassin on the fifth episode of the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars , where he lost the lip-sync to Lizzo's song "Phone" against Ginger Minj .[citation needed ]
Miller returned to compete in the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World which aired in February 2024. He was eliminated in the first episode by Marina Summers after failing the premiere talent show, bottoming a second time in the same challenge, meaning he finished last place in eleventh.[ 28]
Music
Miller released his first single "Queen of the Party" featuring producer Brynn Taylor on December 7, 2018.[ 29]
Personal life
Johnson is gay .[ 30] His drag daughters are Rhea Litré [ 31] and Eugene Lee Yang (Cheyenne Pepper).[ 32]
In July 2018, Johnson was refused services from an Uber driver in Minneapolis for being in drag. He expressed it on Twitter with support from his fans.[ 33]
Filmography
Film
Television
Music videos
Web series
Discography
Singles
As Featured Artist
Notes
^ Johnson uses he/him pronouns both in and out of drag.[ 7]
References
^ a b "Dequan Armand Johnson" . Ancestry Institute . Ancestry. Retrieved November 12, 2022 .
^ "Drag Divas Get Down to Business" . Los Angeles LGBT Center . Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 . Hard-working Miller (real name Dequan Johnson)...
^ a b c Koch, Drew (March 22, 2018). "Who's In Mayhem Miller's Drag Family? The 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Has Serious Support" . Bustle . Archived from the original on July 28, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 . Mayhem is a 36-year-old queen from Riverside, California.
^ a b Vary, Adam B. (May 8, 2020). " 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Moves Back to VH1 From Showtime, Reveals Cast" . Variety . Archived from the original on May 8, 2020. Retrieved May 8, 2020 .
^ Nolfi, Joey. "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. the World season 2 reveals cast competing for first UK cash prize" . ew.com . Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved January 13, 2024 .
^ https://www.laweekly.com/drag-in-l-a-hometown-queen-mayhem-miller-has-made-her-mark/
^ @TheOnlyMayhem (June 30, 2020). "You are absolutely correct. I was asked what pronouns would I prefer to be addressed as and @joeynolfi and @EW were informed he/him. Thank you for respecting that and asking in the first place ❤️" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ " 'RuPaul's Drag Race' season 10, episode 5: Mayhem Miller exit interview" . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ @TheOnlyMayhem (May 10, 2019). "TODAY IS MY DRAG BIRTHDAY 🎂 17 years ago I started off winning...and don't plan on stopping! Keep pushing cuz you never know what can happen ❤️ #dreambig #RuPaulDragRace #HappyBirthday" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "RuPaul's Mayhem Miller: "I have more to offer than ALL of them." " . Metro Weekly . Washington, D.C. April 21, 2018. Archived from the original on June 28, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ " 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 10 is Premiering a Week After 'All Stars' " . February 16, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ " 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 10 premiere recap: Mayhem Miller, Miz Cracker and Christina Aguilera" . Houston Chronicle . March 23, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ "Eliminated 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant Yuhua Hamasaki Talks Reviving the Spirit of Drag, Gender Neutrality & More" . Billboard . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ " 'Drag Race' star Mayhem Miller: 'I'm here to prove that I'm a great drag queen – not a clown' " . Houston Chronicle . April 21, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ "Guys Are Transformed Into Drag Queens For The First Time" . BuzzFeed . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ a b Lip Sync Battle (April 14, 2016), NeNe Leakes as RuPaul vs. Todd Chrisley as Shania Twain | Lip Sync Battle , retrieved July 27, 2018
^ "Detox And Mayhem Miller Fight Over Makeup And Janet Jackson In New Clip From "Cherry Pop" " . LOGO News . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ "CHERRY POP: FilmOut San Diego Presents the San Diego Premiere of this Uproarious Comedy : Rage Monthly Magazine" . www.ragemonthly.com . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ a b "Condragulations to Laganja Estranja, Morgan McMichaels, Jaidynn Dior Fierce, Mayhem Miller, and Farrah Moan for their Triumphant Performance on Germany's Next Top Model!" . The WOW Report . World of Wonder. May 29, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ "Drag Race star Blair St. Clair is a glamour queen in Call My Life music video" . Gay Times . June 27, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2018 .
^ " 'Drag Race' Star Mayhem Miller Is the Face of a Hilarious New Meme: See the Best" . Billboard . Retrieved November 11, 2018 .
^ a b "Kim Chi, Shangela, Trixie Mattel & More to Compete in 'RuPaul's Drag Race Holi-Slay Spectacular' " . Billboard . Retrieved November 2, 2018 .
^ "Iggy Azalea - Sally Walker (Official Music Video)" . YouTube . March 14, 2019. Retrieved March 15, 2019 .
^ "Lizzo - JUICE Music Video feat. RuPaul's Drag Race Queens" . YouTube . April 17, 2019. Retrieved April 17, 2019 .
^ Stiefvater, Sarah (May 29, 2013). "Drag Queens Are Taking Over the Makeup Industry (and Honestly, It's About Damn Time)" . PureWow . Retrieved September 21, 2019 .
^ "How Drag Queens Broke Through the Beauty Barrier" . Women's Wear Daily . Retrieved September 21, 2019 .
^ Street, Mikelle (April 25, 2020). "These Queens Actually Did 'Celebrity Drag Race's Makeovers" . Out . Pride Publishing. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved April 25, 2020 .
^ Drag Race: Why Mayhem Miller felt “tricked” on UK vs the World
^ "Queen of the Party (feat. Brynn Taylor) - Single" . iTunes . December 7, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2019 .
^ @theOnlyMayhem (July 28, 2018). "I AM BLACK. I AM GAY. I AM A MAN. I AM A DRAG QUEEN. If those are not enough for you...kindly, FUCK OFF!!!" (Tweet ) – via Twitter .
^ "Behind the Scenes with Rhea Litré" . This is West Hollywood . May 10, 2018. Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ "Mayhem Miller" . www.facebook.com . Retrieved July 21, 2020 .
^ Jones, Hannah. " 'RuPaul' star Mayhem Miller says Minneapolis Uber driver refused him a ride in drag | City Pages" . City Pages . Retrieved July 27, 2018 .
^ Joey Nolfi (October 29, 2021). "RuPaul's new Christmas movie unites the largest Drag Race cast in history" . Entertainment Weekly . Archived from the original on October 29, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2021 .
^ " 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Contestant Defies DUI Court Order" . TMZ . Retrieved July 11, 2018 .
^ Fitzgerald, Christine (June 29, 2019). "The Week In Drag – Raja, Mariah, Kameron Michaels And More!" . Socialitelife.com . Retrieved December 7, 2019 .
^ Nolfi, Joey (December 3, 2019). "RuPaul brings 22 Drag Race queens to costar on AJ and the Queen" . EW.com . Retrieved December 3, 2019 .
^ Fitzgerald, Christine (February 29, 2020). "Let's Kiki About The Top 10 Moments Of The RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Premiere" . Socialite Life . Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ Dino-Ray Ramos (June 5, 2020). " 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' Brings Back 'Untucked' Aftershow For Season 5" . Deadline . Archived from the original on June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020 .
^ Rice, Lynette (May 1, 2023). " 'Drag Me To Dinner': Hulu Announces Premiere Date For Unscripted Series From Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka" . Deadline.com . Retrieved May 2, 2023 .
^ "RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs. The World queens on their big comebacks: 'There was definitely some drama' " . www.thepinknews.com . January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024 .
^ Fitzgerald, Christina (March 1, 2020). "The Week In Drag – RuPaul's Drag Race Season 12 Is Here! Plus Queerty Winners, Trixie Mattel And Scarlet Envy In The Hot Seat And Sasha Velour Shows Off Their Artistic Side" . Socialitelife.com . Retrieved March 2, 2020 .
^ Erasure (August 11, 2020). "Erasure - Nerves of Steel (Official Video)" (YouTube video). Archived from the original on August 11, 2020. Retrieved August 11, 2020 .
^ The Try Guys Try Drag For The First Time . YouTube . December 7, 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ Mayhem Miller | COSMO Queens | Cosmopolitan . YouTube . April 29, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ Whatcha Packin': Mayhem Miller | Season 10 Episode 5 | RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 . YouTube . April 23, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ MAYHEM MILLER on Hey Qween! with Jonny McGovern | Hey Qween . YouTube . July 16, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ Blair & Mayhem: Favorite BTS Moments & Life After RPDR | Queen to Queen | RuPaul's Drag Race . YouTube . June 29, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ "Do You Believe in Aliens?" COUNTDOWN TO THE CROWN: RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10 . YouTube . June 27, 2018. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ Rudolph, Christopher (January 12, 2019). " "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars" Recap: Season 4, Episode 5, "Roast in Peace" " . NewNowNext.com . Retrieved April 10, 2020 .
^ Mayhem Miller: His Vintage Touch with Tony Medina . WOWPresents. April 5, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
^ FOLLOW ME: Mayhem Miller . YouTube . June 10, 2019. Retrieved September 14, 2019 .
^ Mayhem Miller: ASMR QUEENS 205 . YouTube . April 9, 2020. Retrieved April 9, 2020 .
^ The X Change Rate: "All Stars" Season 5 Queens (Part 2) . YouTube . June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020 .
^ Whatcha Packin': Mayhem Miller S5 E4 RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars . YouTube . June 26, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020 .
^ "Movie Night" . YIAY TIME .
^ SPOILER ALERT: Binge Queens - RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 1, Episode 1 . YouTube . February 3, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022 .
^ "Getting Your Life" . www.wowpresentsplus.com . January 25, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023 .
^ The Try Guys Are Dead | The Funeral Roast . YouTube . June 13, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2024 .
^ "I'm In Love - Single" . iTunes .
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