Kenya Pleaser Biography
Kenya Pleaser (Male, uses she/her pronouns in drag), born on December 4, 1997, is an African American drag performer from South Carolina and a contestant on Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She is described as a “Southern showstopper” with auntie energy and attitude, and widely recognized as a “Lizzo impersonator.”
Kenya Pleaser Age
Pleaser is 28 years old. She was born on December 4, 1997, in Manning, South Carolina, USA. She celebrates her birthday on December 4 every year. On her 28th birthday, Pleaser posted a photo of herself on her Instagram account. She captioned, “I guess the rumors are true…. a PLEASER can wear a PLEASER 😜 😘. Happy Birthday to me!!! What an insane week it has been. I love y’all so much!!! 🩷🩵
Kenya Pleaser Height / Measurements
Pleaser is of average body stature, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, which is equivalent to 170.18 cm.
Kenya Pleaser Partner
Pleaser is proudly gay, and has often shared posts on he social media embracing pride month. However, there is no publicly available information confirming that Kenya Pleaser has a partner or is in a romantic relationship. Most of the biographical details shared about her focus on her drag career, personality, and journey into RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18, rather than her private life.
Kenya Pleaser Parents / Siblings
Pleaser has not publicly shared detailed information about her parents or siblings. Most of the available biographical details focus on her drag career, personality, and journey into RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 rather than her family background.
Kenya Pleaser RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18
Pleaser is currently competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18. She entered the show with a bold personality and a flair for theatricality, making her the first queen based in South Carolina to compete in a season of Drag Race. From the premiere episode, Pleaser showcased her creativity in the unconventional materials runway challenge, impressing both the judges and viewers with her ability to blend fashion and humor.
Her standout moment came during the “Pleaser Verse” performance, which circulated widely online. Fans praised her for bringing a unique energy to the stage, and clips of the performance gained traction on social media platforms, further boosting her visibility. As the season progressed into Episode 3, Pleaser avoided the bottom placements during the “RDR Live” challenge, a parody of Saturday Night Live that tested the queens’ comedic timing and improvisational skills.
Currently, Pleaser has not faced elimination and continues to compete in Season 18. With her strong presence and growing fan support, she remains a notable contestant whose journey is being closely followed by Drag Race audiences. Beyond drag race, Pleaser is a professional Lizzo impersonator and had once opened for Chappell Roan at her Columbia stop during her Midwest Princess Tour.
All I need to know about RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 premiered on January 2, 2026, on MTV, featuring 14 new queens competing for the crown of America’s Next Drag Superstar. It was officially announced in August 2025, following the casting opening in late 2024. The judging panel remains star-studded, with RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Law Roach, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison serving as regular judges. The season is currently airing, with episodes released weekly on Friday on MTV. However, fans without cable have faced challenges accessing the show. Despite being a Paramount-backed series, there is currently no official live-streaming option available on platforms like Paramount+.
The cast of Season 18 was officially announced on December 2, 2025. It includes members such as;
- Vita VonTesse Starr
- Juicy Love Dion
- Jane Don’t
- Kenya Pleaser
- Nini Coco
- Discord Addams
- Darlene Mitchell
- Mia Starr
Kenya Pleaser Net Worth
Pleaser’s personal net worth has not been reported in reliable sources. As a Season 18 contestant (premiering January 2026), she is still in the early stages of her national exposure.
Kenya Pleaser Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Pleaser is active on her social media accounts. She has about 29.1k followers on her TikTok Page @kenyapleaser, about 7.4k followers on her Twitter account @kenya_pleaser, and around 54.3k followers on her Instagram account @kenyapleaser.