Kevin Aviance Shares His Reaction to Beyoncé Sampling His Song

Now slay!

Kevin Aviance is a renowned queer drag artist and nightlife staple who was featured on Beyoncé’s latest album Renaissance. The gag? He found out he was featured on Bey's record the same day the rest of the world did.

"I passed out. I felt the blood go to my head. I was angry. I was happy. All of these emotions at one time came to me," Aviance tells PRIDE.

The star is now bringing his signature looks and iconic energy on his own CVNTY Ball that serves as the unofficial afterparty of Queen B’s Renaissance Tour.

"Every club is different. It all starts when I walk through the door until I leave, four [or] six outfits later. The floor stays packed the entire time. Every time I put something on, the kids were just soaking it in."

Aviance, originally from Virginia, became a member of the House of Aviance in Washington, D.C, by Mother Juan, before moving to New York City. He became a queer superstar with the release of the legendary 1999 album Box of Chocolates, which included the hit song “C*nty.” It’s that song that is sampled on Beyoncé’s song “PURE/HONEY.”

"It's everything that I ever wanted as a kid. I'm grateful for it all. These are not older fans, these are all new people. It made me really emotional."

Trending Stories

Nathan Lee Graham wants 'Mid-Century Modern's queer viewers to 'lean into the joy'

Cowboys & Queens U.S. tour by Jane Hilton: A modern American dream

In 'Mid-Century Modern,' the 'gay Avengers' assemble for needed comic relief

France becomes world’s first country to enshrine abortion rights in constitution

Elon Musk uses burner accounts on X, doesn’t fact-check: report

Nathan Lane: Laugh through the 'dictatorship' with 'Mid-Century Modern'

Matt Bomer, as a 'Mid-Century Modern' ditz, can finally 'experience queer joy'

All 6 rogue Mississippi cops got long prison sentences in 'Goon Squad' torture of 2 Black men

Discover the power of Wellness in your life

West Virginia lawmakers vote to overturn local protections for LGBTQ+ people

How climate disasters hurt mental health in young people

Discover why chic Costa Navarino is Europe's luxury getaway

Missing gay Arizona yoga instructor, Marcus Freiberger, found dead after blind date

Trump's orders prompt CDC to erase HIV resources

From rock legends to Pride flags: Discover the vibrant LGBTQ+ scene in Asbury Park

Judge reinstates nationwide stop to Trump’s trans military ban

Season 4 of The Switch on resilience & radical self-love returns this spring

SFAF's Dr. Tyler TerMeer says he'll continue to fight for health care for all

Joe Biden has tied the record for most LGBTQ+ judges confirmed in federal courts

Where to stay in LGBTQ+ Ireland: Castles, domes and luxury retreats

Pride journey Walla Walla: An LGBTQ+ wine, food, and adventure getaway

Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Signalgate, Trump’s tariffs, and defending the LGBTQ+ community

Alan Cumming jumps for joy after major 'Avengers: Doomsday' casting news

Gerald Garth is keeping people of color happy and healthy through trying times

BREAKING: DOJ appeals block on Pentagon’s transgender military ban

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

The CVNTY Ball Tour has upcoming stops that match up with the Renaissance Tour in Atlanta, Las Vegas, San Francisco, and Dallas.

To see the full interview with Kevin Aviance, check out the video below.

Kevin Aviance Shares His Reaction to Beyoncé Sampling His Songyoutu.be