Loco Ninja

ABOUT LOCO NINJA

Rapper, artist, creator, and LGBTQ+ activist whose album "No Love Lost" released on Spotify in 2023. In 2012, his music video "I'm In Love" featuring Lumidee and Carmen Beretta won the Next Best Music Video at the New Now Next Awards.

Born Richard Ruperto, he gained fame at 19 when asked to be on Tyra Banks ' TV show. Banks introduced him to the ballroom scene. Prior, he spent time with friends in Spanish Harem, New York, and attended Harvey Milk High School. He mentioned growing up facing difficulties associated with his gender identity, even being attacked for it.

He got the name Loco Ninja from representing The House of Ninja when competing for medals at balls and from being sassy, and outspoken growing up. He strives to continue activism for the LGBTQ+ community through his social media presence.

His sister is Jazmin Wilson. He is of Puerto Rican descent.

He was on TV with Tyra Banks at age 19. He collaborated with Lumidee in the music video "I'm In Love" and Donnie Win on the song "Back."