American drag performer and musician
LaLa Ri is the stage name of LaRico Demetrius Potts (born August 28, 1990), an American musician and retired drag performer most known for competing on season 13 of "RuPaul's Drag Race" and season 8 of "RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars".
Career.
Potts competed as LaLa Ri on the thirteenth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race" (2021). Prior to appearing on the show, Potts had worked as a professional drag queen for three years.
On "Drag Race", LaLa Ri placed tenth overall and became the first contestant in the show's history to receive the "Golden Boot Award". At the finale, she was awarded the title of "Miss Congeniality" and took home a cash prize of $10,000. In 2021, she released the song "Bad Bitch Tip" and appeared on KLP's track "Eat the Runway". She also appears on Honey Davenport's EP "Love Is God". LaLa Ri later returned to compete on the eighth season of "RuPaul's Drag Race All" "Stars" (2023). She placed fifth overall and was crowned "Queen of the Fame Games,” receiving a scepter and cash prize of $60,000.
Potts announced his retirement from drag in November 2024.
Personal life.
Potts is based in Atlanta. He lived in Shanghai, China for almost two years for dance.
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