1980-09-09 · Dallas, Texas, U.S. · Male
Reuben Asberry Jr. (born September 9, 1980), known professionally as Kennedy Davenport, is a drag queen, television personality, and dancer from Dallas, Texas, who came to international attention on the seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race, the third and eleventh seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars, and the second season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World.
Career
Davenport first appeared on television in the eighth season of America's Got Talent in 2013. He was eliminated in the Vegas round.
He was announced as one of the fourteen contestants in season seven of RuPaul's Drag Race on March 2, 2015, where he placed fourth overall. After this, he made a one-episode appearance on Skin Wars with fellow Drag Race contestants. On October 20, 2017, Davenport was announced as one of the returning queens for RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 3. Davenport ultimately was the runner-up overall, losing to Trixie Mattel.
Outside of Drag Race, Asberry has won numerous titles in drag pageants, including Miss Gay USofA 2019, Miss Gay Orlando 2016, Miss D’Elegance International 2013, and Miss Gay Black USofA 2009. His dance performances are his signature component.
Davenport also works as a musician; he released his first single, "Moving Up", featuring rapper Dresia Dee on March 16, 2018.
In July 2020, he returned to the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars as a Lip-Sync Assassin. He lip-synced against Miz Cracker to "Fancy" by Reba McEntire but lost.
In April 2023, Davenport and his Drag Race alumni Jan Sport, Manila Luzon and Olivia Lux performed alongside Kelsea Ballerini at the CMT Music Awards, held in Austin, Texas. The performance was seen as Ballerini's support to drag performers following the passing of the Tennessee drag ban.
In April 2026, Davenport was announced to be competing in the eleventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars in the third bracket. His All Stars season three castmate Morgan McMichaels is also competing on the season.
Personal life
Asberry was born to Checkery Marie Thacker. His father, Reuben Asberry Sr., died on October 25, 2013. Prior to pursuing drag, he spent some time in the United States Navy.
A $33,000 bank payment was needed to prevent his house from being foreclosed upon. A GoFundMe page was created to help pay off the house note, and a drag event was held to support him, featuring fellow Drag Race alumni.
His drag mother is Kelexis Davenport, who is also drag mother to the late season 2 Drag Race contestant Sahara Davenport. Another one of Kennedy's drag sisters, Bianca Gisele Davenport Starr, was murdered on December 8, 2017. Drag Race season 11 contestant A'keria C. Davenport, and other Drag Race
Contestants throughout the years (Honey Davenport, Monét X Change and Ra'Jah O'Hara) are among members of the Davenport drag family.
Asberry is currently dating Messia Adonís, a trans man. In the premiere episode of the second season of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World, he revealed that he and his partner were expecting their first child together. However, after the episode aired, Asberry announced on social media that the two had a miscarriage. On a social media post, Asberry wrote: "We both understand that God makes no mistakes and we understand what he has for us, will be for us. We both live our lives to be a testament for others to help, elevate, motivate, and encourage. I want to thank you all for the love and support that you have shown thus far. Continue to put God first and have an awesome day. We are good."
Miss Glamorous 2010
North Carolina All American Goddess 2010
Miss Treasure Coast 2010
Miss Gay South Central States USofA 2011
Miss Texas FFI 2012
Mid America All American Goddess 2013
All American Goddess (3rd Alternate)
Miss Gay Orlando 2016
Miss West Palm Beach International 2016
Miss Gay Texas USofA 2017 (1st Alternate)
Miss Gay USofA 2017 (1st Alternate)