American drag queen, trans woman, founder of the House of LaBeija
Crystal LaBeija
Crystal LaBeija in the film The Queen (1968)
Born
1930s
Died
1990s
Nationality
American
Other names
Crystal LaAsia
Occupation
Drag performer
Known for
Co-founder of ball culture
Crystal LaBeija (born 1930s, died 1990s) was an American drag queen and trans woman who co-founded the House of LaBeija in 1968.[1] The House is often credited as starting the house system in ball culture. She became a mother figure for homeless LGBTQ youth.[2]
^"History Royal house of Labeija". House of LaBeija. 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2023.
^Street, Mikelle (August 19, 2016). "The Iconic Drag Queen Behind Frank Ocean's Endless". Vice.
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