Tia Kofi

Lawrence John Bolton (born 27 September 1990), better known by the stage name Tia Kofi, is a British drag queen and singer from Clapham, South London. They are best known for competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and winning the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World (2024).

Early life Bolton was born in Essex They attended the University of Nottingham, but did not graduate. Prior to competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Tia Kofi frequently performed in venues across South London, predominantly in Clapham.

Tia Kofi is a part of a drag girl-group called The Vixens consisting of Kofi, Pixie Polite and Woe Addams. In December 2020, Tia Kofi was announced as one of twelve contestants competing on the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

In February 2021, shortly after their elimination from Drag Race, Kofi released their debut single "Outside In" (co-written by Little Boots, Tom Aspaul and Gil Lewis), as well as a music video on 24 February 2021. In May 2021, Tia Kofi performed alongside series 1 winner The Vivienne, and fellow series 2 contestant Veronica Green at the Vaudeville Theatre in "Drag Queens of Pop", which was one of the first performances on the West End after the third national COVID-19 lockdown in England.

In February 2022, Tia Kofi embarked on RuPaul's Drag Race UK: The Official Tour alongside the entire cast of series 2, in association with World of Wonder and promoter Voss Events. Her set consisted of "Outside In" followed by "Don't Start Now" by Dua Lipa and "No Way" from the musical Six. In May 2023, Tia Kofi released their third EP, Pride. Power. Pop. and single "Standing Up for the Lonely"

In January 2024, Tia Kofi was announced as one of the contestants competing on series 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs. the World. She later went on to win the series and be crowned "Queen of the Mothertucking World". Subsequently, she took home the first-ever cash prize in the shows history: £50,000.

On 5 May 2024, Tia Kofi co-hosted the opening "Turquoise Carpet" event of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 alongside Swedish drag queen Elecktra. On 12 Dec 2024, Tia Kofi was a co-presenter and backstage interviewer of acts at the 2024 Het Grote Songfestivalfeest concert in Amsterdam.

Political views In 2025, Bolton expressed support for the Green Party and praised London Assembly Member and Party Leader, Zack Polanski. In October 2025, they stated their intention to seek to stand for elected office for the Green Party.

Personal life Bolton dated fellow The Vixens member Pixie Polite for approximately five years.

Tia Kofi is the "drag mother" of Victoria Scone.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2004Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanHufflepuff studentBackground actor Television

Music videos

Internet series +YearTitle Role Notes 2021 I Like to Watch UK Guest Produced by Netflix 2022 Eating with My Ex Produced by BBC Three Little RantsProduced by Funny Parts Tea TimeHostProduced by Attitude Magazine

Discography

Albums TitleDetailsRead My Lips Release: March 2024 Label: Intention Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl

Extended plays TitleDetailsPart 1: The Damage Released: September 2, 2021 Label: Intention Format: Digital download, streamingPart 2: The Antidote Released: July 1, 2022 Label: Intention Format: Digital download, streamingPride. Power. Pop. Released: May 26, 2023 Label: Intention Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles with MRSHLL"I Specialise in Love""So Good"Pride. Power. Pop."Standing Up for the Lonely" "Lonely This Christmas""Read My Lips"2024Read My Lips

As featured artist TitleYearAlbum"UK Hun?"

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