Also Aja is one of the showgirls who I feel truly deserve the AS7 treatment. A no elimination season, we truly get to see HER through and through, just a pure icon.
Literally I just want her to speak and perform without the fear of getting cut off too early again. I think she would be so different, it could leave a transformative impact - just excuding pure culture, ancestry, tradition and knowledge - no kooky tomfoolery.
Aja is such an OG Brooklynite. She will NEVER lose. She knows how to hustle and do what she needs to do to survive. If she has to walk dogs, she's gonna walk dogs! I'm glad she's in a healthy relationship and seems happy. She's such an incredible performer and I hope the powers that be start booking her again. She totally deserves it. I wish her all the success in her future! I would LOVE to see her on another all stars season unapologetically as herself!!! She would EAT those other girls up!
The problem is that people take drag race too serious, some dont know how to separate the show , from the real life. Aja is a fantastic performer, and I hope and am sure that many of us appreciate her talents!!!
I booked Aja for a show in St. Johns Newfoundland in 2019 and I have to say, she blew my mind that night. She performed live music and me and everyone else there legit went insane that night! We were expecting a drag show but got a full on concert! She was so amazing and so friendly. A true professional from start to finish. I watched this whole thing and was so happy to get to know her a little more. Thank you Matt! A highlight of my life to meet her and work with her in person. You really are an ICON Aja! In every sense of the word.
Aja sings, raps and writes lyrics that we can’t even touch! She works, explores, expresses all with authenticity and soul. Her past brings her more to be a real one than most, so she will always be an ICON ♥️♥️♥️
Matt Cullen, I am so glad that you were the one to do this. Aja is highly important to us, and giving her this platform to formally speak is so appreciated. You’re a hell of a journalist, and a real-life documentarian, babe. 💕 edit: and the Aoki cameo!!!!
Aja is in the category of artist and some Drag Race audiences just don’t get it. They want their “characters.” Add the fact the Aja is a woman of color, is protective of her craft and her culture which a lot of queen$ just appropriate, she’s tough and speaks her mind. Then you put that through the Drag Race fandom, which is largely white cis, Aja is often seen as “aggressive.” Add that fact that we watched Aja transition on television… this creates distance from cis audiences and it's is not fair. Those people are just intellectually lazy. IFYKYK, Aja is THAT B*. You see it in how she authentically expresses herself in her art; the music is on point, the performances are point, her craft is on point. She’s real and sometimes that just does not resonate. She pays homage to those before her, not just swaggerjacks them. She should be touring the world with her art like other queens. Aja, YOU ARE LOVED and ADORED.
There have been other queens of colour and trans queens of colour on RPDR that have not been disliked the way Aja has. She has also openly admitted to being difficult and being a bi*&h.
Most of the USA is white, thats just the majority. I grew up in Algeria. I am tired of this insanity from people like you with the obsession on color and putting white people down.
Matt should come with a set batteries, get up on a ladder and change the fire alarm batteries (just as a gag) for people when that alarm keeps beeping during an interview. I swear this isn’t the first time I’ve heard a fire alarm low battery beep in a Our Queer Life vid. Matt the super hero handyman is keeping people safe!
Aja is the reason I became so obsessed with drag to begin with. She’s truly one of my idols and I hope she gets more opportunities in the future. Another amazing amazing interview Matt, much love❤️
RPDR absolutely used to cancel certain performers I think the public has taken this power from them. Same thing happened to Pearl! We love Aja and truly respect her as an artist n human.
However, I would also add the fact that a lot of the fandom from RPDR can also be extremely toxic and they be very damaging to the careers of many drag performers because of what they do. I am so happy for Aja, such an amazing artist and performer, she deserves nothing but the best!
@@marstrull pearl spike out about filming and her dad interactions with Rupaul she was cancelled immediately n black balled from working anywhere. I say don’t have a reality show if you can’t take real reviews from participants of said show!!!
It was so nice to see this real and raw side of Aja. I’ve always loved her and now I love her even more. She will always be a star in my eyes. Sending her love and light … I know the universe is on her side… she is destined for greatness. The universe is just waiting for her to step into it. ♥️
It's always wonderful to hear BF's or GF's parents are loving and accepting. That's the type of parent/auntie I strive to be. If my kids are happy, I'm happy. Their choices are theirs - it's my joy to cheer them on. Love is love, end of.
When it comes to performing, Aja is a beast. I feel like someday, she will fully embrace that power and destroy everything. I remember watching her videos waaaaaaaay before Drag Race, I was always amazed by her talent. Hopefully and without pressure, she manages to ascend to that throne.
What an utterly gorgeous human being, this has really lifted my spirits to see such a wonderful person inspiring others with her truth. And Matt Cullen is an absolute diamond. Just wonderful ❤
It truly felt like it was a whole new era of Aja and I think she is a beautiful human being. I really enjoyed this episode. If you read this Aja your growth is exponential and you can see the spark of tranquility and happiness. I’m so so happy for you. Love from England. ❤
The ending was inspiring...taking time to honor the women of the scene and offering the history of Ballroom, will manifest a healthier tomorrow...Honor the Ancestors by teaching the new generations their STORY.
I will always be thankful for Aja. She gave us some of the most iconic moments in Drag Race her story. You cannot tell me, the Linda Evangelista and the Reunion thing are not part of the top 10 DR moments.
Ever since her transition Aja's skin is so beautiful...glowing.❤💐 Spiritistas ...I remember this from PR. The group there sat in rockers and channeled the spirits of deceased family.
Aja is truely an original spirit and showgirl. You can never place or predict what happens next. Her evolution both spiritually and visually is just so interesting! ❤ I feel like drag race has become so mainstream we’re dying for something fringe or esoteric. I miss subculture and I feel like Aja embodies that.
Aja! Please dont ever stop making music. I dont lnow how else to put it but out of all the RPDR alum your music is truely artistic.I know some of the girls put out songs but your music isnt just genre or niche its really really good and has alot of sonic appeal.Im not trying to put down other girls but its just a noticeable contrast.
I love this episode 💚 omg I think this RUclips show helps to really divulge the energy and true essence of Transwomen living a human life with real human experiences and thriving. I love Aja! I think the space she is in energetically, will save a lot of queer and trans lives! Thank you so much Matt 💚 #spiritualitybreedsindividuality #liveloveforyou #existdontresist #weoweittoourselves #justmagnificent 👏🤗💯😘🤲✊🏿🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
God I love Aja... I think she is an incredible performer and for a VERYYYYYYY short tiny time while she was International Mother of the House of LaBeija took me under her wing to give me some ballroom tips. Stunning woman!
I really think people need to remember how young some of the contestants are on RPDR. I don’t watch it, honestly the fan base became so toxic and I couldn’t stand the way they were tearing down the girls. I’m 44, and I can’t imagine All my growing pains, insecurities, struggles out their for the world to judge and loudly attack. You can absolutely disagree with someone, not like someone, but do you have to tell a 20 something on RPDR that you hate their personality? You don’t like the way they walk, talk or their style, so you go on to twitter or insta and tear them down? It’s so easy now to give every nasty thought in your head a voice.
From a social media perspective, I don't see her any where near aggressive... especially compared to some other queens. I would go watch an Aja show over many of the shows of Drag Race winners. She has personality and is multi-talented. Go support your favorite queens because the industry - no matter what people say - is still all about the coin and money... and you must be popular with the fandom otherwise the industry will not want you because you aren't a money-maker. You just get the sense that Aja is going to be just fine moving forward.
I'm really happy for Aja. Shes a very talented and beautiful woman. Id love to see her come back for a 3rd time on Drag Race so we can really see who Venus is. 💜💋✌️🤝✨️
Again Matt, you amaze me in how you allow the person to tell their story. With Aja, IMO, just as with Kylie, being who she was always meant to be I see the inner peace she's feeling and I'm glad I watched this because the person that first showed up for Season 9 of RPDR & Season 3 of All-Stars is not the amazing woman I feel honored to have gotten to know through this. I wish her nothing but peace, love and happiness in her future and though I will probably never meet her in person, I would just like to give her a hug just because she made my day a lot better just by watching this video.
This was incredibly refreshing. There is something really calming and reassuring just hearing someone speak genuinely. I wish we had more voices like Aja’s/ Venus’. Thanks for sharing a part of your life.
Aja is that girl she already is an icon in drag and drag race!!! This girl needs her flowers …. Do what you got to in the spiritual tip but comes back to the game when you ready!!! Your an icon
She’s absolutely right she has a strong opinion and she’s very much passionate about her craft and about what she stands for and people can’t take that they can only dish it out Aja can do both and they can’t stand it. I LOVE HER AND I HOPE SHE GETS HER AMAZING FLOWERS SHE DESERVES I’m a BX baby and anyone from the hood I see excel or tryna excel I’m stand behind em
One thing I LOVE about Aja is her MF👏🏿KING 👏🏿HONESTY👏🏿! The things she did for the house of Aja are undeniable! She's the only one, aside from the Davenport house, who have had this many children on the show. Much love to Aja ❤❤❤!
If I may make a suggestion to the sound engineer. Carry a 12-pack of 9 V batteries. So when you're off on location and that smoke detector is beeping in the background. For people like me who have ADD OCD it drives me insane!! I can't even focus on what people are saying because I'm anticipating that in the next two seconds I'll hear the cheerp! Followed by another cheerp. Great interview! ❤
Aja has a lot soulfulness to her, listening to her speak about her neurodivergent conditions makes sense why she lacked the filter and wherewithal necessary to deal with the shady politics of the RDR show,; Rupaul cannot deal with those he can’t control or deems unpredictable, therefore he was never going to fully extend the benefits and opportunities of being a RDR queen to her. And that’s a mark that will follow you throughout the industry, because she’s blessed with limitless talent, nerve and uniqueness, she’s painfully underrated unappreciated
I loved for Aja on drag race, she was THAT girl! made good tv. I didn’t know Aja transitioned. I can’t believe Aja not getting bookings, like what?! Aja entertains, dancing, her tracks, reads, personality. I enjoyed this interview
Matt you do so much for the community,letting people see that a woman like Venus are real and need to be commended for being true to them selves. I am a cis woman and appreciate your stories.
If Aja ever comes back for an AllStars it should be a non-elimation season because she has so much to say and show, I dont want them to cut her off early again. Its wild to me to think of Aja as "broke" and needing a dayjob because she is so talented. The dance, the music, the knowledge and looks. Her Lipsync Assassin Performance was one of THE best on the show ever. Im so amazed by their house and energy together, the community, it is beautiful. Aja, you will always be famous.
She’s so amazing! She seems she’s living the way she want it 🫶🏻. Even when she was in Drag Race she did what a Tv Show it’s all about and Entertain the Masses.
I really enjoyed this video Matt! I didn’t know much about Aja but I’m glad i got to see this video first to see who she is, without all the extra stuff. I really like and admire her. What a strong woman!
Thank you, Matt, for doing this segment on Aja. I agree with what so many here have said, that she is genuine and real and more "serious". She should be allowed to bring her true self and be appreciated for it! I'm so glad to see you do some folks from the Ballroom culture! Also really glad to see you do part of the segment on her practice of Afro-Caribbean spirituality!
Matt, thank you for interviewing Aja and letting us get to know her. She's very interesting, seems like a genuine positive woman. Aloha from Hawaii 🌴🌈🌺🤙
That was so cool to see that side of her. I honestly would like to see her in a future all star season and non elimination with a lot of the season 9 girls too. Seeing her, Peppermint, Valentina and a bunch of them interact with each other again in a less stressful format would be fun to watch.
Girl, I’ve always loved you. I give readings since I was 8years old and usually hate other readers cause they are fake as f^*k but you…I feel you, you’re the real thing and just watching you babes, you’re real. I always took your side. I feel you, I feel the genuine love you have for the world and growing. Keep your beautiful head up, girl. You got this. You’re a strong woman, my love. Look at you, look what you’ve done. You’re doing it.
the way she put in work for Kandy, Kandy can return the favor. I remember seeing Aja pre-dragrace and she made sure her house was known and recognized.
I will say this about Drag Race, it seems to have given so very many of these exquisite Artists a platform to evolve into their True Selves✨✨✨✨Venus🌟Aja are Iconic & true Leaders👏👏👏👏I applaud and am sincerely appreciative of this interview! Thank you Matt & Venus for sharing your Light & Spirit♥️♥️♥️
I was just about to leave a comment about it! I thought for sure Matt would be like, ok, cut.. we need to change the batteries! 😂 but he’s to sweet to do that. He continued as if it wasn’t there. TotalPro
This was such a lovely surprise! Aja looks gorgeous and glowed up in all areas of life! She really seems to be grounded and knows who she is, even in a sacred way. I knew Drag Race picks its favorites and gave Aja the villain edit, but it's wonderful to see her be herself and genuinely happy and working (I love her honesty about being in the trenches, and wish more people with a little fame would admit they have to hustle/struggle!). Her boyfriend and friends are fab, and I especially like what Nyella said about "women of trans experience!" I'm a word nerd, and believe trans women are women, so I think the idea that we are all women, but some of us have a trans experience of that journey just feels so accurate to me! Also, Matt, your filmmaking just keeps getting broader and more sophisticated as you go. Bravo!
Aja has always been a fave of mine. Ppl will stay away when you're so open & stands up for themselves. You know you can't get over on them but also some ppl get nervous around that kind of personality. But I love Aja & can't wait to see her in like 10 years. She's going to be even more Amazing as a person.
I’m so happy you had Venus on the show, her persona Aja is one of my favorite performers EVER! I’m so happy she’s living life to the fullest and so comfortable in her skin!! Love you mawmaaa ❤️🔥
i love her sm😭 when a tiktok audio of her song "level ya p up" started going viral even among locals i was soo happy for her like even ppl who dont know her have heard that clip & she really could've monetised off of it!!!
Aja is ICONIC and it makes my so sad/ mad that she's not getting the recognition she deserves. Nobody performs like Aja. Thank you for doing this Matt!
Also Aja is one of the showgirls who I feel truly deserve the AS7 treatment. A no elimination season, we truly get to see HER through and through, just a pure icon.
Literally I just want her to speak and perform without the fear of getting cut off too early again. I think she would be so different, it could leave a transformative impact - just excuding pure culture, ancestry, tradition and knowledge - no kooky tomfoolery.
“Pure icon” 😂😂😂
There's a rumor regular AS are starting to do it.
LOL N ICON BECAUSE HE IS DELUSIONAL ?
👏👏👏
As a drag show director I would love to book Aja in Omaha Nebraska and give her the flowers she deserves
Book her?
@@GuerrodeDlike book her a gig
She posted on Twitter w her managers info for booking!!
Yes book her.. She really turn the party. An amazing performer 👏👏👏👏
@@Sn0w.4ngel where is the info?
Aja is such an OG Brooklynite. She will NEVER lose. She knows how to hustle and do what she needs to do to survive. If she has to walk dogs, she's gonna walk dogs! I'm glad she's in a healthy relationship and seems happy. She's such an incredible performer and I hope the powers that be start booking her again. She totally deserves it. I wish her all the success in her future! I would LOVE to see her on another all stars season unapologetically as herself!!! She would EAT those other girls up!
Did you miss the part where she said her mom OWNS that whole building?! TRUST ME THIS THING HAS NEVER HAD TO SELL WHAT I HAVE HAD TO
@@Pugetwitchyou sound like a hater
I totally agree with you. One thing we know how to do is survive.
She is well spoken , honest, and genuine ❤ love Aja
The problem is that people take drag race too serious, some dont know how to separate the show , from the real life. Aja is a fantastic performer, and I hope and am sure that many of us appreciate her talents!!!
I booked Aja for a show in St. Johns Newfoundland in 2019 and I have to say, she blew my mind that night. She performed live music and me and everyone else there legit went insane that night! We were expecting a drag show but got a full on concert! She was so amazing and so friendly. A true professional from start to finish. I watched this whole thing and was so happy to get to know her a little more. Thank you Matt! A highlight of my life to meet her and work with her in person. You really are an ICON Aja! In every sense of the word.
Love uuu
Aja sings, raps and writes lyrics that we can’t even touch! She works, explores, expresses all with authenticity and soul. Her past brings her more to be a real one than most, so she will always be an ICON ♥️♥️♥️
I will forever remember how awesome her rap was on All stars! I died when she started. So good and I wasn’t expecting it!
“You should never have to explain who you are” ❤👏👏👏👏👏👏
DAMN RIGHT 🤨
Matt Cullen, I am so glad that you were the one to do this. Aja is highly important to us, and giving her this platform to formally speak is so appreciated. You’re a hell of a journalist, and a real-life documentarian, babe. 💕
edit: and the Aoki cameo!!!!
Such a transparent interview. I hope she is okay and get more opportunities. 'Coz she deserves it. ❤
100%
To this day I truly feel Drag Race did Aja dirty
she was jelous over val
Absolute fact. Aja did some top tier shit on drag race. Her talent show, snatch game, runway looks. She never got the flowers she deserved.
@@tylerwolff5104 princess disaster.... that was a look
@@GorlWorldComments learn how to spell before you spew hate
How so?? In fact they gave her everything. It's not drag race's fault that Aja went off the rails and not giving fans what they paid for
Aja is in the category of artist and some Drag Race audiences just don’t get it. They want their “characters.” Add the fact the Aja is a woman of color, is protective of her craft and her culture which a lot of queen$ just appropriate, she’s tough and speaks her mind. Then you put that through the Drag Race fandom, which is largely white cis, Aja is often seen as “aggressive.” Add that fact that we watched Aja transition on television… this creates distance from cis audiences and it's is not fair. Those people are just intellectually lazy. IFYKYK, Aja is THAT B*. You see it in how she authentically expresses herself in her art; the music is on point, the performances are point, her craft is on point. She’s real and sometimes that just does not resonate. She pays homage to those before her, not just swaggerjacks them. She should be touring the world with her art like other queens. Aja, YOU ARE LOVED and ADORED.
There have been other queens of colour and trans queens of colour on RPDR that have not been disliked the way Aja has. She has also openly admitted to being difficult and being a bi*&h.
Most of the USA is white, thats just the majority. I grew up in Algeria. I am tired of this insanity from people like you with the obsession on color and putting white people down.
Periodt. ❤❤❤❤
yup you said it!!
She makes some people very uncomfortable with her behavior
Aja is missed!!! She is a natural star and she needs to be on tv more😊 She looks amazing also.
she’s on all stars 10
please interview nina bonina brown
THIS
yess but they always wanna talk about "cancelled", but never platform actually CANCELLED queens who have mental health issues ...
Please!!!!!!!!!
❤ Nina Bonina or Pierre. It be Aggie interview
Yes ! That would be chaos
Matt should come with a set batteries, get up on a ladder and change the fire alarm batteries (just as a gag) for people when that alarm keeps beeping during an interview.
I swear this isn’t the first time I’ve heard a fire alarm low battery beep in a Our Queer Life vid.
Matt the super hero handyman is keeping people safe!
Yes! I'm pretty sure one was beeping in one of Mousie's videos. (Still so sad!)
Hah I’m so glad I read this comment, I’ve just had to check mine twice whilst watching this because I thought it was coming from inside my apartment 😂
She has such a calm, grounded presence, I really appreciate her opening up like this, shoutout to Matt too for being such a great interviewer
I think Ajas' confidence is threatening to "certain" people. She exudes strength.❤.
I love this QWEEN so much!!
I love Aja so much thank you for covering her!
Aja is a true performer. I miss seeing her.
I love Aja...I am fascinated with her spiritual beliefs. Mad respect.
It's rooted in pure Afrikanity 💯.. They can't take it!!!!😂
This episode felt to me like an episode of Paris is burning
are you really into vogueing right now?
Aja is the reason I became so obsessed with drag to begin with. She’s truly one of my idols and I hope she gets more opportunities in the future. Another amazing amazing interview Matt, much love❤️
RPDR absolutely used to cancel certain performers I think the public has taken this power from them. Same thing happened to Pearl!
We love Aja and truly respect her as an artist n human.
However, I would also add the fact that a lot of the fandom from RPDR can also be extremely toxic and they be very damaging to the careers of many drag performers because of what they do. I am so happy for Aja, such an amazing artist and performer, she deserves nothing but the best!
Omg Pearl! Her home renovation stuff!!!
I totally agree with both of you drag race strikes the match and the fandom throw all the gasoline on
Why did pearl get canceled?
@@marstrull pearl spike out about filming and her dad interactions with Rupaul she was cancelled immediately n black balled from working anywhere. I say don’t have a reality show if you can’t take real reviews from participants of said show!!!
This girl be underestimating herself she already an icon ….. she got tons of iconic moments let’s honor that
Literally she is a drag race icon. “Valentina, she can walk out there in a ducking diaper!”
It was so nice to see this real and raw side of Aja. I’ve always loved her and now I love her even more. She will always be a star in my eyes. Sending her love and light … I know the universe is on her side… she is destined for greatness. The universe is just waiting for her to step into it. ♥️
It's always wonderful to hear BF's or GF's parents are loving and accepting. That's the type of parent/auntie I strive to be. If my kids are happy, I'm happy. Their choices are theirs - it's my joy to cheer them on. Love is love, end of.
When it comes to performing, Aja is a beast. I feel like someday, she will fully embrace that power and destroy everything. I remember watching her videos waaaaaaaay before Drag Race, I was always amazed by her talent. Hopefully and without pressure, she manages to ascend to that throne.
What an utterly gorgeous human being, this has really lifted my spirits to see such a wonderful person inspiring others with her truth. And Matt Cullen is an absolute diamond. Just wonderful ❤
so glad to see aja get their flowers!!! 💖 such a nice, smart and real human being. Thank you for this interview, it was amazing!!!
It truly felt like it was a whole new era of Aja and I think she is a beautiful human being. I really enjoyed this episode. If you read this Aja your growth is exponential and you can see the spark of tranquility and happiness. I’m so so happy for you. Love from England. ❤
The ending was inspiring...taking time to honor the women of the scene and offering the history of Ballroom, will manifest a healthier tomorrow...Honor the Ancestors by teaching the new generations their STORY.
Aja seems like she's in a really great space mentally. She's actually really down to earth. I just love ❤️ her.
I will always be thankful for Aja. She gave us some of the most iconic moments in Drag Race her story. You cannot tell me, the Linda Evangelista and the Reunion thing are not part of the top 10 DR moments.
Ever since her transition Aja's skin is so beautiful...glowing.❤💐 Spiritistas ...I remember this from PR. The group there sat in rockers and channeled the spirits of deceased family.
Aja is truely an original spirit and showgirl. You can never place or predict what happens next. Her evolution both spiritually and visually is just so interesting! ❤
I feel like drag race has become so mainstream we’re dying for something fringe or esoteric. I miss subculture and I feel like Aja embodies that.
CONGRATULATIONS and so much love and blessings to Venus. She sounds and looks AMAZING, in such a wonderful place with herself. I'm so happy for her!
Aja! Please dont ever stop making music. I dont lnow how else to put it but out of all the RPDR alum your music is truely artistic.I know some of the girls put out songs but your music isnt just genre or niche its really really good and has alot of sonic appeal.Im not trying to put down other girls but its just a noticeable contrast.
I love this episode 💚 omg I think this RUclips show helps to really divulge the energy and true essence of Transwomen living a human life with real human experiences and thriving. I love Aja! I think the space she is in energetically, will save a lot of queer and trans lives! Thank you so much Matt 💚 #spiritualitybreedsindividuality #liveloveforyou #existdontresist #weoweittoourselves #justmagnificent 👏🤗💯😘🤲✊🏿🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
God I love Aja... I think she is an incredible performer and for a VERYYYYYYY short tiny time while she was International Mother of the House of LaBeija took me under her wing to give me some ballroom tips. Stunning woman!
Thank you for showing Aja who she really is. The end made me tear up. She's right appreciate the person while living not when they pass away
I really think people need to remember how young some of the contestants are on RPDR. I don’t watch it, honestly the fan base became so toxic and I couldn’t stand the way they were tearing down the girls. I’m 44, and I can’t imagine All my growing pains, insecurities, struggles out their for the world to judge and loudly attack. You can absolutely disagree with someone, not like someone, but do you have to tell a 20 something on RPDR that you hate their personality? You don’t like the way they walk, talk or their style, so you go on to twitter or insta and tear them down? It’s so easy now to give every nasty thought in your head a voice.
From a social media perspective, I don't see her any where near aggressive... especially compared to some other queens. I would go watch an Aja show over many of the shows of Drag Race winners. She has personality and is multi-talented. Go support your favorite queens because the industry - no matter what people say - is still all about the coin and money... and you must be popular with the fandom otherwise the industry will not want you because you aren't a money-maker. You just get the sense that Aja is going to be just fine moving forward.
Aja is such a beautiful person ♥️♥️ Would love to see her on another All Stars ✨
This was an amazing interview. I love Aja/Venus. ❤❤❤❤
Well done once again Matt!!!!! Aja deserves the world, thank you for giving us this episode.
I'm really happy for Aja. Shes a very talented and beautiful woman. Id love to see her come back for a 3rd time on Drag Race so we can really see who Venus is. 💜💋✌️🤝✨️
Again Matt, you amaze me in how you allow the person to tell their story. With Aja, IMO, just as with Kylie, being who she was always meant to be I see the inner peace she's feeling and I'm glad I watched this because the person that first showed up for Season 9 of RPDR & Season 3 of All-Stars is not the amazing woman I feel honored to have gotten to know through this. I wish her nothing but peace, love and happiness in her future and though I will probably never meet her in person, I would just like to give her a hug just because she made my day a lot better just by watching this video.
This was beautiful to experience , I’ve always loved Aja , I’m so happy to see her in this light.. absolutely beautiful
Again thank you 🙏 for sharing our community stories
Aja speaks her mind, and that is incredibly refreshing. Her calling out the Judges reaction to Valentina is LEGENDARY.
I've always supported Aja love her
This was incredibly refreshing. There is something really calming and reassuring just hearing someone speak genuinely. I wish we had more voices like Aja’s/ Venus’. Thanks for sharing a part of your life.
Aja is that girl she already is an icon in drag and drag race!!! This girl needs her flowers …. Do what you got to in the spiritual tip but comes back to the game when you ready!!! Your an icon
She’s absolutely right she has a strong opinion and she’s very much passionate about her craft and about what she stands for and people can’t take that they can only dish it out Aja can do both and they can’t stand it. I LOVE HER AND I HOPE SHE GETS HER AMAZING FLOWERS SHE DESERVES I’m a BX baby and anyone from the hood I see excel or tryna excel I’m stand behind em
One thing I LOVE about Aja is her MF👏🏿KING 👏🏿HONESTY👏🏿! The things she did for the house of Aja are undeniable! She's the only one, aside from the Davenport house, who have had this many children on the show. Much love to Aja ❤❤❤!
I loved Aja! I think people were so hard on her for no reason. I hope she is thriving. ❤
If I may make a suggestion to the sound engineer. Carry a 12-pack of 9 V batteries. So when you're off on location and that smoke detector is beeping in the background. For people like me who have ADD OCD it drives me insane!!
I can't even focus on what people are saying because I'm anticipating that in the next two seconds I'll hear the cheerp! Followed by another cheerp.
Great interview! ❤
😂 I’m over here pausing the video and listening to see if it’s my smoke detectors.
Aja has a lot soulfulness to her, listening to her speak about her neurodivergent conditions makes sense why she lacked the filter and wherewithal necessary to deal with the shady politics of the RDR show,; Rupaul cannot deal with those he can’t control or deems unpredictable, therefore he was never going to fully extend the benefits and opportunities of being a RDR queen to her. And that’s a mark that will follow you throughout the industry, because she’s blessed with limitless talent, nerve and uniqueness, she’s painfully underrated unappreciated
I loved for Aja on drag race, she was THAT girl! made good tv. I didn’t know Aja transitioned.
I can’t believe Aja not getting bookings, like what?! Aja entertains, dancing, her tracks, reads, personality. I enjoyed this interview
Matt you do so much for the community,letting people see that a woman like Venus are real and need to be commended for being true to them selves. I am a cis woman and appreciate your stories.
If Aja ever comes back for an AllStars it should be a non-elimation season because she has so much to say and show, I dont want them to cut her off early again. Its wild to me to think of Aja as "broke" and needing a dayjob because she is so talented. The dance, the music, the knowledge and looks. Her Lipsync Assassin Performance was one of THE best on the show ever. Im so amazed by their house and energy together, the community, it is beautiful. Aja, you will always be famous.
YAAAAAAAAY! I'm here for it, let's go!
Can we please get a battery for that fire alarm !! The chirping is killing me !
I thought it was mine and was losing my mind!
@@ProtectWomenDesigns me too!
I love Aja and always have. She’s so genuine and talented. If I had the power and money I’d make sure she had the world at her fingertips.
She was at the Bronx Pride parade last year and she was amazing! Kind and really sweet to everyone.
Drag Race profited off of Aja’s popularity, whilst also destroying her reputation. She deserves more credit and praise for her contributions.
I love the transparency! We love you Aja! Thank you❤
She’s so amazing!
She seems she’s living the way she want it 🫶🏻.
Even when she was in Drag Race she did what a Tv Show it’s all about and Entertain the Masses.
Obsessed. This doc was fire. Well done
Ahh this was awesome Matt!! Love u aja! Your growth and beauty shine and is amazing xoxo
Thank you Aja, you are blessed and we are blessed that you shared with Matt for us💫
This was such a beautiful interview
I really enjoyed this video Matt! I didn’t know much about Aja but I’m glad i got to see this video first to see who she is, without all the extra stuff. I really like and admire her. What a strong woman!
I hate to hear that Aja isn’t getting bookings, she’s such a great talent. I’m a shut in but I’d step out to see Aja. 💙
Thank you, Matt, for doing this segment on Aja. I agree with what so many here have said, that she is genuine and real and more "serious". She should be allowed to bring her true self and be appreciated for it! I'm so glad to see you do some folks from the Ballroom culture! Also really glad to see you do part of the segment on her practice of Afro-Caribbean spirituality!
Matt! This was soooo good! THIS is one I would've definitely loved to have seen two parts of. Keep doing the good work. You are appreciated. 💯
I wanted this interview so bad thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤
Ugh Aja is just that girl. She’s truth
I love her! Always real. Authentic is her middle name. Always an Aja stan!
Matt, thank you for interviewing Aja and letting us get to know her. She's very interesting, seems like a genuine positive woman. Aloha from Hawaii 🌴🌈🌺🤙
Love your content ❤ so nice to see Aja living her life
For real ❤
That was so cool to see that side of her. I honestly would like to see her in a future all star season and non elimination with a lot of the season 9 girls too. Seeing her, Peppermint, Valentina and a bunch of them interact with each other again in a less stressful format would be fun to watch.
Girl, I’ve always loved you. I give readings since I was 8years old and usually hate other readers cause they are fake as f^*k but you…I feel you, you’re the real thing and just watching you babes, you’re real. I always took your side. I feel you, I feel the genuine love you have for the world and growing. Keep your beautiful head up, girl. You got this. You’re a strong woman, my love. Look at you, look what you’ve done. You’re doing it.
the way she put in work for Kandy, Kandy can return the favor. I remember seeing Aja pre-dragrace and she made sure her house was known and recognized.
Rest in peace Lola. I absolutely love Aja!! Keep doing your thing girl. You're beautiful.
I love aja so much, she’s truly a icon. please do more interviews with people who are in the ballroom scene!! We need a Barbie swae interview!!!
I enjoy this Queen so much and followed her through all the facets of her career so far. Keep shining and moving in the light.
I will say this about Drag Race, it seems to have given so very many of these exquisite Artists a platform to evolve into their True Selves✨✨✨✨Venus🌟Aja are Iconic & true Leaders👏👏👏👏I applaud and am sincerely appreciative of this interview! Thank you Matt & Venus for sharing your Light & Spirit♥️♥️♥️
Aja! (Venus)😍😍😍. I have always loved her. She’s beautiful!
The smoke detector beep in these gives me anxiety 😂
I was just about to leave a comment about it! I thought for sure Matt would be like, ok, cut.. we need to change the batteries! 😂 but he’s to sweet to do that. He continued as if it wasn’t there. TotalPro
This was such a lovely surprise! Aja looks gorgeous and glowed up in all areas of life! She really seems to be grounded and knows who she is, even in a sacred way. I knew Drag Race picks its favorites and gave Aja the villain edit, but it's wonderful to see her be herself and genuinely happy and working (I love her honesty about being in the trenches, and wish more people with a little fame would admit they have to hustle/struggle!). Her boyfriend and friends are fab, and I especially like what Nyella said about "women of trans experience!" I'm a word nerd, and believe trans women are women, so I think the idea that we are all women, but some of us have a trans experience of that journey just feels so accurate to me!
Also, Matt, your filmmaking just keeps getting broader and more sophisticated as you go. Bravo!
Aja has always been a fave of mine. Ppl will stay away when you're so open & stands up for themselves. You know you can't get over on them but also some ppl get nervous around that kind of personality. But I love Aja & can't wait to see her in like 10 years. She's going to be even more Amazing as a person.
I’m so happy you had Venus on the show, her persona Aja is one of my favorite performers EVER! I’m so happy she’s living life to the fullest and so comfortable in her skin!! Love you mawmaaa ❤️🔥
11:52 THANK YOU, AJA. The girls can participate, but it’s about how you do it 💯👑👏🏾
The fly paper hanging in the background gave it that something extra 😂
Very Brooklyn basement tease
And the fire alarm battery....
i love her sm😭 when a tiktok audio of her song "level ya p up" started going viral even among locals i was soo happy for her like even ppl who dont know her have heard that clip & she really could've monetised off of it!!!
I've never seen such a genuine look into this figures life. So authentic and fresh
This was so beautiful and eye-opening. Aja is so deep and you really connected. Thank you!
Aja is ICONIC and it makes my so sad/ mad that she's not getting the recognition she deserves. Nobody performs like Aja. Thank you for doing this Matt!