Sahara Davenport joined the 27 club on October 01, 2012. The cause of death is recorded as: Heart failure
Sahara Davenport, born on December 17, 1984, was an American drag queen, singer, reality television personality, and classically trained dancer. She rose to prominence as a contestant on the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2010. Davenport was best known for her exceptional dancing skills and humorous impersonations. In the first episode, she faced off against her former classmate Shangela during a lip-sync battle. In the second episode, Sahara became a team leader when she and Pandora Boxx won the mini challenge, and went on to win the elimination challenge by leading her team in pole dancing and selling Cherry Pie gift certificates on the streets of Los Angeles.
Sahara continued to impress with her performances throughout the season. In the "Snatch Game" challenge, she gave a memorable impersonation of Whitney Houston. Despite being placed in the bottom two twice, Sahara was saved both times through lip-sync battles. Unfortunately, she was eliminated in the sixth episode for not conveying enough of a "rock 'n' roll" attitude and being too ladylike. After her elimination, Sahara's partner and drag sister, Manila Luzon, went on to compete in the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and their drag niece Honey Davenport placed 13th on the 11th season of Drag Race.
In addition to her achievements on RuPaul's Drag Race, Sahara released her second single "Go Off" in 2011. The track debuted at number fifty on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart and peaked at number thirty-five. The music video for "Go Off" featured cameos by Drag Race contestants Manila Luzon and Jiggly Caliente. Sadly, Sahara died of heart failure at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore on October 1, 2012, at the age of twenty-seven.
Sahara Davenport's legacy continues to be felt in the world of drag and music. Her performances on RuPaul's Drag Race inspired many aspiring performers and showcased the versatility and creativity of drag culture. Her use of designer drugs during her time on the show sparked a conversation about addiction and recovery within the LGBTQ+ community. Sahara's music, particularly "Go Off," continues to be a fan favorite and a reminder of her unique talent and infectious energy.