"I have a right to show my color, darling! I am beautiful and I know I am beautiful!" So major, so true.

@didiermonforte3414

6 жыл бұрын

Caz M she is a fucking queen looooove her

@Gingergent07

6 жыл бұрын

I want to like this but I don't want to ruin the 777 hahaha

@dancingonmy0wn

6 жыл бұрын

Caz M inspiring AF

@dancingonmy0wn

6 жыл бұрын

Caz M inspiring AF

@jezabelatron69

6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE CRYSTAL!!

I love that she says “don’t bother Harlow, it’s not her fault.” And then goes back to reading Harlow’s outfit and make up about ten seconds later anyway 😂

@just_cade

5 жыл бұрын

That's the best part 😂😂 Don't bother her, it's not her fault, it's not her fault. You're beautiful and you're young, you deserve the best in life, but you didn't deserve- I DON'T SAY SHE'S NOT BEAUTIFUL I'M SAYING SHE WASN'T LOOKING BEAUTIFUL TONIGHT, SHE DOESN'T EQUAL ME, LOOK AT HER MAKEUP! IT'S TERRIBLE!

@savannah82374

5 жыл бұрын

@@just_cade 🤣

@lonelysith66

5 жыл бұрын

IKR Choose a struggle! LOL XD

@Hobbyguy03

5 жыл бұрын

Harlow did look a mess!

@jragonsong

4 жыл бұрын

Fair is fair lol

I must say,despite a lot of iconic quotes she said that night,the one which stood the most in my book was “you deserve to have the best in life, but you didn’t deserve to win” Based on that sentence you could see that she was a genuine and kind person and that she was clearly vocal on obvious injustices.

@Noname-lx2gq

Ай бұрын

Periodt also to add, the fact the actually calmed her tone when speaking to her and outright said “it’s not her fault” and “don’t crowd around her” shows that she wasn’t angry with her but the system

"And her explanation for why she wanted the money. To put it in the bank. HAHAHAHA!" YAS GAWD

@kyjuan89

7 жыл бұрын

Ivan Phell Enrile that laugh was SHADE!!!! LOL

@50shadesofShay.

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@zaykiah

10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite iconic lines!!!

@shawnalynn5198

10 ай бұрын

I love her voice, it's so cunt

@kmallory100

2 ай бұрын

Sabrina is never gonna pay her. It's all for publicity and it's bad publicity.

I cannot thank Aja enough for reintroducing this legend to the world. This is the most iconic thing I've ever seen, Crystal is in the documentary for literally 5 minutes and she owns the entire thing. So quotable, a true superstar. She is NOT beautiful, she has NO qualifications and she is body LESS!

@sole48341

5 жыл бұрын

Lewis she lost the ball but won the legacy.

@RichardHannay

4 жыл бұрын

“Reintroducing”

"MONIQUE WAS NOT HERE AS A FRIEND OF YOURS!!" Lol love that!

@travisjames3517

5 жыл бұрын

Luis Is Awesome Monique is a FRIEND OF MINE, DARLING!!!!!!!

"She said Crystal DHAALING DEONT GEO" that part is too funny!

@frankiphoenix8699

4 жыл бұрын

My favorite part 😭🔥🔥🔥

@nieceypiecey100

4 жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me who thought that was funny. Lol your phonetic spelling captures her accent perfectly! Lol

@joseavina2383

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious

@GrimzyShake

3 жыл бұрын

I catch myself saying it just like Miss Crystal all the time now. It’s amazing.

@naturaleyeam

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Aja's ancestors complaining about the Valentinas since 1843.

@esmediamond

6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@tompmcmaster

6 жыл бұрын

Julio Gerame gagged

@evanrachelhood

6 жыл бұрын

Oh........oh my god. That comment fucked me up. I’m going to bed. You ain’t shit, sir. 😩💀

@pablobotello4673

6 жыл бұрын

OMG! biiiiiiiitch! I can't! I'm officially dead!

@sewpaintdraw

6 жыл бұрын

Julio! take this Gold star!! you earned it! bahaha

"I have a RIGHT to show my color!" Yaaaaaaaaaas mama!!!!!!

"You're showing your color" "I HAVE A *RIGHT* TO SHOW MY COLOR! I AM BEAUTIFUL!" You tell him, mama!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

@AJCub92

Жыл бұрын

Monique: "DON'T TELL HER ABOUT SHE SHOWING HER COLOR"

"Don't tell her 'bout she showing no color!"

@datdamncj

8 жыл бұрын

hilarious

@kimberlylewis5284

6 жыл бұрын

😂

@thecelestialauntie

6 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@MarvMyer31

6 жыл бұрын

Carolyn Jackson I loved that statement, I thought I was the only one to catch it.

@MrMarc12766

5 жыл бұрын

Too funny! I clocked that years ago...I thought I was the only one too! 🤣🤭

Harlow won because everyone was on the Twiggy look by that time...that gaunt, smoky eyed, blush cheek look. I get chills whenever Crystal utters the line "She said Crystal Dahling DEON"T GAOW!" Love!

@harrywright1322

Жыл бұрын

No, she won because she was the organiser's close friend/protégé and it was rigged.

"I HAVE A RIGHT TO SHOW MY CAHHHHLOR DOOOORLEEEENG"! LEGENDARY!!!!! This is reading!

@selalewis9189

4 ай бұрын

This was the most interesting moment in the documentary. I was 🥱😴 until Crystal showed up.

I was so focused on Crystal I didn't even realize 0:34-0:41 "and NEXT time she should drop her outfit off at the cleaners before she wears it on stage!" The SHAAAAADDDDE HONEY! 😂😂

Crystal mouth was fierce!

"I don't say she's not beautiful, but she wasn't looking beautiful tonight." Amazing.

Aja's grandmother.

This is the best "reading" that I have ever heard from any drag queen.... Crystal tore Harlow and Sabrina down to nothing. When she said "bodyless" I was done. Crystal was absolutely beautiful and was robbed. I am so glad she went on to create the "House of Labeija" and put the spotlight on the ball circuit for Black and Latino Queens.

@cynthiagipson8039

Жыл бұрын

New queen will eat her alive

living for this super 8 pre-digital camera work, like that messy zoom on harlowe's face at 2:33 right as she's being READ FOR FILTH by crystal.

The earlier seasons of Drag race look lit.

@diskgabiru

6 жыл бұрын

Ricardo R. rpdr could NEVER

@tylerholmes4399

6 жыл бұрын

Rpdr is incomparable to this piece of art

@diskgabiru

6 жыл бұрын

I don't have anything against rpdr, I really do not. But, gurl...this is HISTORY. rpdr is just a reality show that have A LOT to prove yet lol

@Platinum400

6 жыл бұрын

Gabriel Henrique dos Reis Silva It was a joke, but let me clarify something for a second. Drag Race is more than “just a reality show.” What else is putting drag into the social mainstream and giving it exposure all over the globe like drag race? There are fans outside of the US that literally watch it illegally and still come out to see the queens when they come to their hometowns. You have queens now getting employed by multi million dollar companies like companies like Vogue, Cosmo, Marc Jacobs, Billboard and Google because of their time in the show. Most importantly you now have young drag race fans that are inspired to look up things like this video and try to fully understand the past of drag. This video is a piece of history; of course, but don’t devalue drag race as if it isn’t helping queens make much better livings and make people all over the world happy.

@ughhghhhg

6 жыл бұрын

Ricardo R. the level of disrespect

The most iconic words from crystal, "I am beautiful and I know I'm beautiful. "

People talking about how Crystal was being a sore loser and a bully, but, Her legacy still lives on as a legendary fierce queen. Crystal lost the ball, but won the legacy. The only reason people remember Harlow is for being on the ass-end of a fierce read after winning some little title.

@michaelperez8744

8 жыл бұрын

WERRRRRK!

@rayarena879

7 жыл бұрын

Crystal wasn't a sore loser. She had a legitimate reason for complaining. There is no way that Harlow should have won. Yes, Harlow was a pretty young thing, but she looked like an effeminate pretty boy with a wig and dress, while, Crystal looked like a full-fledged cis female. How under those circumstances did Harlow win? So, no, she wasn't being a sore loser, because she should have won the contest or at least had a higher standing than Harlow. Being a sore loser implies that someone who is less qualified complains when someone who is more qualified wins. That said, Crystal is the HIGHLIGHT of the documentary and while I commend the creater of "The Queen" for documenting for the first time a drag contest, its a shame that he didn't spend more time filming Crystal. Let me note that inadvertently the film documents the first reading session that has ever been filmed.

@salsasoul4112

7 жыл бұрын

BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!! YAAAAAAASSSSS!!!!!

@Nina513

7 жыл бұрын

"Lost the ball, but won the LEGACY!!!" YAAAAAAS! I love that!

@ashewithane7792

7 жыл бұрын

tensacross and her makeup remained terrible the entire time.

"LOOK AT HER MAKEUP!! IT'S TERRIBLE!!" 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭💀💀

@carlarized

6 жыл бұрын

Erica Ayala that's hella rude this is like half a century ago…

@carlarized

6 жыл бұрын

Erica Ayala wait nvm now I saw the whole clip lol

@rockarollawmn

6 жыл бұрын

Erica Ayala "But I love you anyway."

@Naturalite88

6 жыл бұрын

Diva!

@jerrylharbin

6 жыл бұрын

Tequila Mockingbird lol you were hella mad lol

"She doesn't equal me , look at her make up it's terrible. " I can't watch this enough. I wish she was still here.

@indashadewithguccipaid510

4 жыл бұрын

Yes i wish it was more on her and her legacy out there for us to see pics videos ect

“I can tell by the smile on your face you know she didn’t deserve it” Lmao the cameraman was ki ki’ing

Get a pic with me and Harlow and see who's more beautiful dahling.. .. #IconicShade

@barbraseville8984

6 жыл бұрын

DeAnna Doll literally. Shade for the ages!

@remyparaskovia5499

6 жыл бұрын

DeAnna Doll Harlow he/she is WAY more beautiful.

@mysettingsmysettings2997

5 жыл бұрын

remy paraskovia agreed

@Bbopflav212

5 жыл бұрын

remy paraskovia she looks absolutely terrible.

@chrisriley1113

3 жыл бұрын

Yesssss crystal is way more beautiful for sure!!!

Crystal was not having it!! This was brave given the time period, even in the drag world, she faced racism head on and called them on the b.s.

"..it's only publicity and it's BAD publicity for Harlow and the rest because I declare her as one of the UGLIER people of the world...." NUFF SAID! That line alone had me ROLLIN!

That's why ALL the TRUE beauties didn't come!!!

@MiamiPush2theLimit

5 жыл бұрын

🙋🏽‍♀️

I love that people will see this after the snatch game! This video is real gold!

"don't tell her about her showing no color!"😂😂😂

@BNF1T

6 жыл бұрын

Talya J my favorite

“MONIQUE IS NOT HERE AS A FRIEND OF YOURS SHE IS A FRIEND OF MINE, DAHLING. Monique, would you tell you why wouldn’t come? Because she KNEW it was fixed for Harlow... She said, ‘Crystal, dahling, deont geo... because you’re NOT going to get it. AND THAT’S WHY ALL THE TRUE BEAUTIES DIDN’’T COME!” I just want this played over and over and over and over and over on a loop

"And her explanation for why she wanted the money?" *"To pUt It iN tHe BaNk! Hahaha.."* Legendary!

Thumbs up if Aja brought you to see this masterpiece!

Crystal is honestly a constant mood. Iconic. Legendary.

Who’s here after aja in snatch game?

@MrNIKKIpda1

6 жыл бұрын

Ben Chidley And, AJA SLAYED!!!

@ghostlyamor

6 жыл бұрын

Me, bissshhhh! Yas!

@_j_0_n_6_16

6 жыл бұрын

me!

@chimcham6762

6 жыл бұрын

Y’all young drag race fans get on my damn nerves.

@ghostlyamor

6 жыл бұрын

Chim Cham stfu and ignore it. Go on with you day if it “gets on your damn nerves.”

she read down.. like a 2016 girl! Yesss Crystal!

@labellav1103

7 жыл бұрын

I swear!! i was dead when i watched! Take it the wrong way SHIT SHE LOOK BAD! 😠 She dont equal me!! look at her make up its Terribleee!!

@tiffanyperot7738

7 жыл бұрын

labellav1103 ikr

@labellav1103

7 жыл бұрын

😂

@kyjuan89

7 жыл бұрын

terry jay didn't she read them hoes out lol

@aavalestormiconicperformer

5 жыл бұрын

Yaaass

Aja playing her would've been perfect, specially after valentina was doing Ms Colombia... she could have used so much material to throw shade towards Ms. Colombia it would've been funny to tell her... "she never wins anything because look at her makeup!! It's TERRIBLE!

@taylorrivera6013

7 жыл бұрын

EduardoHdezFerrer yesssss

@WhimsicalNessa

7 жыл бұрын

Imagine the Valentina stans, not knowing, getting themselves in a bunch. XD

@StriKeriToo

6 жыл бұрын

There's rumours that she would do Crystal in AS3.

@heyitslei5415

6 жыл бұрын

She will on Tuesdays!!

@EmiGoesRawrr

6 жыл бұрын

Dude...wtf...

I’ve watched this over and over and it gives me chills every time...can you imaging being Crystal and trying to defend yourself when you know it’s falling on deaf ears...and that racist man talmbout showing you’re true colors...the grace and fight she displayed is unbelievable...

That look on crystals face @2:29 priceless . Crystal was a very beautiful woman.

There's no denying that Crystal is the star of this sequence, but that queen that clocks her dress still makes me laugh: "And /next time/ she should drop her dress off at the cleaners /before/ she wears it onstage."

@brianawatson8014

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Benn I really want to know who that queen is! She had me rolling!

@kevawegman6852

6 жыл бұрын

Bri'Ana Watson I think its Lottie Labeija

@Zapp33311

6 жыл бұрын

It’s strange how there’s barely any info on Crystal but I can’t even find the name of her friend only that she was Miss Fire island.

"She doesn't equal me look at her make-up...it's TERRIBLE!"

@chanyeolpark2025

3 жыл бұрын

Time stamp?

@tehnoobestgamer

3 жыл бұрын

2:24

“Crystal, darling don’t go” took me out 🤣 it’s crazy how this happened in the 60’s. it seems so modern. I had never heard of Crystal, but now I’m a fan. Thanks Drag Race 2018!

“Taking the wrong way, Shyt!! She looked bad!! And no way or what your say can do about it!!” 🤣🤣🤣

Sooo I’m here from Aja’s snatch game and it was spot on. She even sounded like her

Crystal may have overreacted a bit, but what she said is valid even today. You have to remember that this was right after Civil Rights and Black people in general were still suffering racism big time. Sabrina handled it well, but from what I saw Harlow's look was way off. I think Crystal should have won this one. Harlow seemed immature with her pouting and drama. I think the Warhol excuse was a bad one. I am sure they moved on from it. I wish there was a follow-up done.

Harlow looked a messed no shade. I'm not saying she not beautiful, but she wasn't looking beautiful tonight!

@john-michaelwilliams4754

7 жыл бұрын

adrina911 that's the best line from the whole scene 😭😂🔥

@freedombrooks4586

6 жыл бұрын

DJ V 😒

@Demarreay

6 жыл бұрын

DJ V that's not good enough to win a pagent

@jolbarjl

5 жыл бұрын

Her makeup is terrible!

@JadoreLulu

4 жыл бұрын

Her wig was FUCKED up 😂

This was a missed opportunity for Aja would have been a better choice and I think she could have taught the children about a legendary drag icon.

@TheAmbillionaire

7 жыл бұрын

Not Interesting agreed!!!!

@MrN00mis

7 жыл бұрын

Sooo painful watching the deleted scene where everyyyyybody is trying to convince her over and over again that Crystal would have been a better choice!! Reinterpreting past season queens is always a bit of a lost opportunity for snatch game imho :-(

@JayneTenn

7 жыл бұрын

omg where is this deleted scene?! I must watch!

@MrN00mis

7 жыл бұрын

weird! It was just on youtube the other day now I can't find it - must have been deleted - maybe on bravo somewhere??

@laurafegely6533

7 жыл бұрын

This is so relevant.

I come back to this at least once a month. I just adore Crystal.

If it wasn’t for Aja, I would never have learned about Crystal. I can’t believe I never learned about this. So important. Everything I love about Drag is because of her.

i watch this everyday to feel better

I literately watch this everyday and don't care who knows "she is NOT beautiful, has NO qualifications and is BODY LESS" "she better get the HELL back to Philadelphia" 😍😍😍😂😂😂😍😍😍 LOVEEEEE Crystal Labeija

This is a the true definition of reading in ur face; shade.... and a complete meltdown! I love it!

she does not equal me!

@aavalestormiconicperformer

5 жыл бұрын

Amen

I’ve watched this 5 million times. DAAAHHRRERLINGGGG

The original mother speaks, children!

"I have a right to show my color". Powerful.

For those who have “just discovered” the legendary crystal labeija, make sure to do more research on the ballroom Scene entirely ❤️

@juwuoen8060

5 жыл бұрын

Because it expansive, full of tea And gays!

@blkgapmodel

4 жыл бұрын

I recently watched the queen, mirror mirror, and of course Paris is burning.

I wish she was still here she was a true beauty I wish there was more videos of her if anyone run across any please let me know... Darling

Well, and they got themselves the ballroom scene. Best thing they could have done.

@aavalestormiconicperformer

5 жыл бұрын

LaBeija was one of the first houses.

@indashadewithguccipaid510

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

Franks endless samples this gem “Because you’re beautiful x young, you deserve to have the best in life!” ❤️ 💜 ♥️

The biggest injustice is not capturing more of Crystal on camera.

"You're beautiful and you're young - you deserve to have the best in life, but you didn't deserve this". She defended Harlow but whether or not the competition was fixed by Sabrina, she was talking about the bigger issue. I think Sabrina, Crystal, Venus, Marsha P and Sylvia, Chrysis and many others look down on us in unity and praise as we have marched into the 21st century as one community. We still have a long road to walk but we have marriage equality, HIV/AIDS is not the death sentence it was, employment discrimination protection, and gay adoption. Now let's pass the Equality Act and grantee that life, liberty, and property is denied us no longer! Gay Power!

You can’t replace these queens. No one will ever be this fierce again......

Crystal was in FLAMES dahling! FLAMES!

Ms Crystal giving that read , Honey .

Aja is basically her reincarnation

@alexisrose1457

6 жыл бұрын

Dev Happy yes she is!!!

@jaiyamarley6801

4 жыл бұрын

And aja also can pass for venus xtravaganza too

Imagine her on the judges panel for RDR. EVERYONE is going home. Lmao

Ms. Crystal is in the opening credits of the show on Amazon called Transparent. The clip/video seems to be taken from this outburst from Crystal. it seems many of these ladies from the balls and pageants wanted to be famous. Ms. Crystal is forever stamped in Hollywood. Her face is on the opening of a successful television show. I don.t think any of the queens from her day have accomplished that. I just happened to see this video years ago and never forget her. It.s one of the best things I have seen. What she did and said was so bold, rude and hilarious. I loved it.:-)

I loveee how she's reading Harlo to filth, but doesn't want people to bother or attack her

Chiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee one of my favorite reads of all TIMES

Aja's performance on Drag Race All Stars 3 Snatch Game brought me here

@burqagoulding6786

6 жыл бұрын

DJ V cant wait for your snatch game performance

@BenChidley

6 жыл бұрын

DJ V calm down Beyoncé. Aja got her spot on!

the pageant was definitely fixed. crystal wasnt having that racist bs

For those who don't know, Pepper took over Crystal's house

@tinamarie8100

10 жыл бұрын

Why?

@dazmynsparxx2689

9 жыл бұрын

Tina Marie because Crystal died around 1982 someone said.. most likely to aids as many in the gay community as well as nationwide began to die from aids around this time.

@g35shawty

8 жыл бұрын

+Dazmyn Sparxx it wasn't from AIDS or GRID which is what they called in 82. She died from complications with a cancer that was worsened or brought on by the hormones she was taking

@brandonstrong2680

7 жыл бұрын

Jahmod Cook. which person died from cancer

@derrickbarryshems7

7 жыл бұрын

Brandon Strong the one screaming

i have it on VHS from the mid 90s. I treasure it!!

Black queens are and have always been legendary.

How awesome is it that even among the midst of anger, Crystal is able to comfort Harlow, saying she's beautiful and its not her fault and deserves the best in life.

2:16 Harlow is SHOOK

“… and shes BODYLESS!” - that’s a read

And now Aja is a member of the Royal Haus of LaBeija 🥰

I thank Aja for educating me on such perfect reading... she went in!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I wish i was alive during these times. Such iconic moments. 👏🏽

@sabrasalvia7720

6 жыл бұрын

dont care tbh oh girl no you don’t. We may have problems today but they’re foothills compared the mountains mother Crystal had to overcome darling

@dontcaretbh

6 жыл бұрын

Sabra Salvia true.... i admire these girls for what they endured during these times.

@indashadewithguccipaid510

4 жыл бұрын

Me too to live in Harlem and Brooklyn to be there for the first ball lord i cant stand it

I would have loved of there was ever a documentary of crystal.

@blkgapmodel

4 жыл бұрын

Neil also, the “crystal” mentioned in this film isn’t the original Crystal as depicted in this clip. I think the one in Transvestite took on her name.

51 Years ago...herstory was made

@aavalestormiconicperformer

5 жыл бұрын

This is when Miss8 Crystal LaBeija created her house and The Ball scene for Black excellence was born.

"I AM BEAUTIFUL AND I KNOW I'M BEAUTIFUL!!!!" The Anthem heard across the globe. Love you MUVA!!!! 😘😘🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈

That trans-Atlantic cadence when people from this time spoke. 🤌

@joyjones_actor

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, cadences/dialects move! "Crystal, darling, don't go!": some of those sounds are more common in Cary Grant/Katharine Hepburn movies than in 2021 New York.

@KnewYawkPapi

6 ай бұрын

Mid Atlantic accent

I absolutely would of loved to have been friends with Crystal! ❤ Love her!! 😊

Aja nailed Crystal LaBeija. I could not believe she wasn’t top 2. As much as Ru lives for Paris Is Burning and all of its contents, I couldn’t believe she didn’t get her life.

@joshoutlaw4948

6 жыл бұрын

I realize that... Maybe I should have re-phrased "The ballroom scene", but I thought "all of its contents" basically covered it. Maybe not though.

@christinasmart1646

6 жыл бұрын

Joshua Outlaw I understood what you meant.

This gives me the strength to stand up to any adversity I encounter!! FUNNY AS F###!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this!! I rented this years ago and the only saving grace from the film was this and it was the last 10 minutes of the film. Racial divisions were clearly evident in the late 60's and no one can deny that!!

wow Frank Ocean has opened me up to a treasure trove of interesting content, and culture!

The greatest 3:46 minutes in the history of cinema.

"I was originally gonna get Andy Warhol" is a bold strategy for on 'See, what had happened was..."

1967 - wow! 🙌🏼👏🏼❤️👑

This was the most interesting moment in the documentary. I was 🥱😴 until Crystal showed up.

Thank you to whom ever decided to document this.

You gotta love RPDR for educating the public on the art and history of drag. I never would've known about this fierce creature if it hadn't been for Aja.

@Skybar23

6 жыл бұрын

dont forget to watch the documentary 'Paris is burning". The theme song for season 9 and 10 'bring it to the runway'-which is based on the drag ballroom scene.

Crystal is the mother of us all, Dawling

This is the best!!! And I have seen reading and battles in my life she gives you what you want. And lesson that we all need.

wow! ty 4 uploading! fanning out rn 🙂

Your beautiful and your young and you deserve to have the best in life but you didn't deserve to win. Love it