Nikita Dragun

Nikita Dragun
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Profile Summary: Nikita Dragun

  • Full Name: Nikita Nguyen Dragun
  • Birthday: January 31, 1996
  • Age: 29 years old (as of 2024)
  • Birth Sign: Aquarius
  • Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium
  • Residence: Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Ethnicity: Vietnamese (father) and Mexican (mother).

Career & Achievements

Digital Influence

  • YouTube: 3.3M+ subscribers on her beauty channel, launching in 2013 with viral transition updates and makeup tutorials (“Transgender Makeup Transformation” – 12M+ views).
  • TikTok: 14M+ followers (@nikitadragun) – Known for bold fashion, GRWM videos, and LGBTQ+ advocacy content.
  • Instagram: 8M+ followers – Curates high-fashion photoshoots and brand partnerships (e.g., Fashion Nova, Morphe).

Entrepreneurship

  • Dragun Beauty: Launched in 2019 as one of the first transgender-owned cosmetics brands. Signature product: DRAGUNFIRE Skin Perfecting Potion (viral for color-correcting).
  • Collaborations: Partnered with Sugar Bear Hair (2020) and PrettyLittleThing (2021) for inclusive fashion lines.
  • Media Deals: Signed with Wheelhouse (2021) to produce long-form content; starred in Snapchat’s **Nikita Unfiltered (2022).

Acting & TV

  • Reality TV: Featured on Call Her Daddy podcast (2023) and competed in The Face reality series (2023).
  • Music Videos: Appeared in Tyga’s “Ayy Macarena” (2019) and Kim Petras’ “Throat Goat” (2021).

Early Life & Background

  • Upbringing: Raised in Virginia, USA, after moving from Belgium. Struggled with gender dysphoria; began transitioning at 17.
  • Education: Nikita Dragun studied fashion at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM).
  • Pre-Fame Jobs: Worked at Sephora while building her YouTube channel.

Philanthropy & Advocacy

  • LGBTQ+ Rights: Partnered with GLAAD and The Trevor Project; speaks at Pride events globally.
  • Trans Visibility: Launched #TransIsBeautiful campaign (2018); donated $50K to trans healthcare funds.
  • Mental Health: Open about struggles with body image and online harassment.

Personal Life

  • Relationships:
    • Nikita Dragun dated Oscar Utierre (fashion designer, 2018–2019).
    • Linked to influencer Gabriel Mora (2022) and musician Tyga (2023).
  • Family Dynamics: Mother supported her transition; rarely discusses father publicly.

Controversies & Challenges

  • Legal Issues: Arrested in Miami (2022) for battery against a hotel employee; case settled.
  • Cultural Appropriation: Criticized for wearing Afro-centric hairstyles (2020); issued public apology.
  • Feuds: Public disputes with Jeffree Star (2021) and James Charles (2022) over brand ethics.

Cultural Impact

  • Trailblazer: First openly transgender creator to front major beauty campaigns (ELF Cosmetics, 2020).
  • Awards: Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 (2020) and Out100 (2021).
  • Fashion Icon: Walked for Balmain at Paris Fashion Week (2022); attended Met Gala (2023).

Fun Facts:

  • Signature Look: Neon-colored hair (often blue or pink) and dramatic winged eyeliner.
  • Music: Released singles “Dick” (2020) and “Vulnerable” (2023).
  • Gaming: Avid Animal Crossing player; hosted virtual island tours during COVID lockdowns.

 

Legacy: Nikita Dragun redefined beauty standards as a transgender influencer, blending unapologetic self-expression with entrepreneurial hustle. Despite controversies, she remains a pivotal figure in LGBTQ+ representation and digital culture. 🌟

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