Biography
Who is Nikita Dragun?
Background and early life
Nikita Dragun was born in Belgium on January 31, 1996, and grew up in Springfield, Virginia. She is of Mexican and Vietnamese heritage. While she was attending college, she began her gender transition. She chose the name Nikita after watching a television series that used the same title.
Before her career as an influencer fully took off, she attended the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. She also graduated from West Springfield High School. After deciding to pursue a path in the public eye, she moved to Los Angeles to focus on her online presence.
Rise to online fame
Nikita joined YouTube in February 2013. She soon began securing brand partnerships, which encouraged her to treat social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube with more professional focus. By May 2023, her online reach had grown significantly, with 3.5 million subscribers on YouTube, 9 million followers on Instagram, and 14.5 million followers on TikTok.
Her content often focuses on beauty, lifestyle, and her personal path. In 2019, she created her own cosmetics company called Dragun Beauty. She designed the brand to be inclusive of the transgender community, and all items in the line are cruelty-free and vegan. She has spoken on radio outlets like Channel Q about the inspiration behind the products, which stems from her own experiences.
Public projects and controversies
In 2020, Nikita starred in a Snapchat docuseries titled Nikita Unfiltered. This project followed her life as she navigated fame, looked for love, and explored new career paths. She has also used her platform to speak out on industry standards. For example, she posted a video of herself modeling lingerie after an executive at L Brands suggested that trans women should not participate in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Nikita has faced public scrutiny on several occasions. In 2017, social media users criticized her for a photo shoot where she wore heavy bronzer, with some people accusing her of blackfishing. In 2020, she held a large birthday party for Larri Merritt at the Hype House in California during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event drew public backlash because of the number of attendees and the lack of masks during health restrictions.
Legal issues in Florida
In November 2022, Nikita was arrested at The Goodtime Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Police officers responded to reports of a person causing a disturbance near a swimming pool. Authorities claimed she was wearing only underwear and spraying water at staff. She faced charges for misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor battery, and felony battery on a police officer.
Following her arrest, she was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. She alleged that she was placed in a men's jail unit, which she stated did not align with her gender identity. The Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department disagreed with her account, stating she was held in an open seating area and then a single-person cell.
Birthday and age
Nikita Dragun was born on January 31, 1996, which makes Nikita 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Nikita shares the date with 29 other famous people.
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