Loco Ninja

Instagram Star

Birthday October 27, 1988

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Spanish Harlem, NY

Age 36 years old

#53,637 Most Popular

About

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. 

Before Fame

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. 

Trivia

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. 

Family Life

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

Associated With

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."