LaLa Ri

LaLa Ri is the stage name of LaRico Demetrius Potts (born August 28, 1990), an American musician and drag performer most known for competing on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race and season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. She is also set to compete on Drag Race Down Under vs. the World, which began airing in 2026.

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" 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.

Discography Singles As featured artist +TitleYearAlbum "ConDragulations"(with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race, season 13)2021 "Money, Success, Fame, Glamour" 2023 "Joan! The Unauthorized Rusical"(with the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, season 8)2023 Joan! The Unauthorized Rusical Album

Filmography Television

Web series

Awards and nominations Year Award-giving body Category Results Ref.2022The QueertiesFuture All-Star