Crowning, Miss National 1996, Tamisha Iman

[@orangutanshades2423]

Tamisha has won too many pageants, she probably goes to RPDR just to have a good time

[@yassebro6948]

She's there to get the "pageant queen" edit the show has been using for the past 10 years

[@TheMarkoPolo2011]

She literally said she came to the show for the sisterhood. She doesn't need the crown, she's just there to teach the children and earn a broader fan base. She still deserves.

[@slydoll7877]

Oh my thoughts exactly! She's just having a good time and at the same time, sweeping up the children in the wake of her glittering gown...we're all clinging to her train! I'm thrilled to be along for the ride.

[@orangutanshades2423]

@@slydoll7877 She's there to have a good time and check some bitches lmao. Tamisha has gained a quite large following from fans and fellow RPDR Queens as well. People genuinely enjoy her!!!

[@Edward_Strong1982]

She’s on there to get her name back out there. She went on a 10 year hiatus. and also recently had colon cancer, has a ostomy bag and just started back walking not too long before the show filmed. She is defines a legend here in the south and I’m happy everybody gets to experience her. In between Alabama , Florida and Georgia she swept up every pageant she could. Definitely happy to see her get back in the swing of things

[@Theye101499]

Not the gay in the front flopping his torso on the stage💀💀💀 honestly don't blame him. I can't wait to see this legend on rpdr

[@teelesynclair5902]

She is on it, she earned it ☺

[@mackelliotschaefer]

New Tamisha fan here after falling in love with her on RPDR. I watched this and got chills when she realized she had won. I am so excited that she will get the global recognition she deserves. The definition of elegance.

[@bcole-us6nv]

the epitome of class and glamour so seasoned and polished like a flawless diamond

[@sbngaming9702]

Isn't she just amazing 😊

[@slydoll7877]

I'm frigging in love her Tamisha...like seriously. She's EVERYTHING!

[@tiger_livs]

I love watching these clips of Tamisha. Apparently, she was only 24 at the time. Check out her performance that night if you haven't seen it. Total firecracker

[@fontana3509]

She was 26 yrs at the time.

[@justiceforartpop6600]

She wasn’t 18 do the math it’s really not that hard Jesus.

[@justiceforartpop6600]

@@DG-mt8 You calm down

[@ICONICPARIS]

Why do u say this lie on every video?

[@jentaggert4714]

She was probably like 24

[@guineapigscotland]

I wasn't born yet but Miss Tamisha Iman was already collecting crowns and trophies!! I'M OBSESSED!!!!

[@nicolastorres9266]

Now i need to she win drag race

[@tx1117]

nicolassst right!!

[@azanayi]

@@philbreach7177 mean

[@mugler_angel]

Unfortunately she's not

[@azlxns]

@@mugler_angel shut up

[@bryan3807]

@@dirkeke why the fuck do y’all like to spoil shit for people who don’t want to be spoiled jesus christ. touch some grass and get a life

[@sailorneen]

i love that these old videos of Tamisha are being recommended to me cause I love her on RPDR and I’m so admired by her story

[@ML-xh6rd]

Gotta give it to her. Still doing her thing 20+ years later. Soon the world will be holla'n at her 'cause everyone will know her...Tamisha Iman!

[@scvmbagbaby]

this made me cry you can tell how much she loves drag and how committed she is to her art

[@tommylee5275]

It’s the guy yelling out period at the end for me. PERIODDDD

[@simonkristofer7985]

wow tamisha nailed it right before I was born. WHAT AN ICONIC AND LEGEND!!

[@celadonjade5622]

HE KNEW TAMISHA WAS GONNA WIN!!

[@msmccoy71]

I remember this like it was yesterday

[@JoshuaFazeli]

Omg the poppers were so good back then.

[@BillMichel]

I was there that night and it was LEGENDARY! 👑 🌟💯😃

[@oldjaghead]

Tamisha earned it.

[@cakes3958]

I’m gonna be so mad if they screw Tamisha over with these stupid acting challenges

[@rohanLuvsBaguetteMan]

She did great actually

[@VALENSlO]

She was hilarious tho

[@cakes3958]

@@VALENSlO she was safe. We need her to be slaying each week, not just safe.

[@kraz3060]

@@cakes3958 this

[@purplestardust]

they screwed her over with a hoola hoop ikyfl she deserved to go further

[@AlfredLMugwe]

Coco's voice in my head 'Was you even born yet'

[@b.mcknight8686]

This is the year I was born

[@lavenderkoi4931]

I was born 5 years later :) 2001

[@kewukings6611]

All the runner ups look SO PISSED

[@oabuseer]

Nah just Oprah and Basia, the other 2 still kept the smiles together

[@affidavid5292]

Likely pissed because she didn't get her time because the assholes rushed the stage.

[@hlgrmdr9556]

well, they lost... lol!

[@lamielemcmillan76]

They were pissed.. I was there!!!!

[@derekaitken]

Well...they all wanted to win obviously...

[@juuaccosttesc1564]

My mom and dad were just little kids when this happened and our Tamisha was already a LEGEND!!!! wow she really have paved the way

[@dulcecarbajal5877]

Tamisha Iman is coming for you, ah I love her

[@lavenderkoi4931]

Yesss tamishaaa I want the full version of this whole pageant.

[@envylopez6035]

I was only 2 years old 😩😂❤️💗❤️ she’s definitely a legend ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BrownsugarBaby]

Aww bless them they look so terrified but this is life and understanding where tf they come from for them I respect all these queens for having the strength to get on that stage and perform the house down hunny 👏🏾

[@Gaish]

yoo announcing 1st runner up before the winner is so awkward 😭 why didn't they just announce the winner, no one wants to do that walk of shame lmao

[@anish6750]

Ikr i was shook bc i thought tamisha lost or some

[@jovsdimacali6193]

that's actually how they do it back then on every pageant even at MU. that's not a walk of shame, they won a placement but sadly not the title. it's also because they announced it in order to give the placers some time instead of being at the immediate background (the announcer also told that). nowadays, this might be uncommon because usually there are only 3 contestants left, and that has given them more time to be on the stage, that's why the announcement in order wasn't that neccessary. and back then, announcements were fast and not too dramatic and long like todays.

[@LeandroBarbksa]

Because it sucks that everyone gets a bit of time to shine, even if they lost, except the 1st alternate. At least it gives her a bit of time in the spotlight.

[@RainAndGlory]

Poor second runner up didn’t even get to do her full walk there was a stampede coming

[@bocaraton7913]

Basia💋💋 Legendary ❤️

[@gerardpringle]

😍😍😍Mother!!!

[@rachelbrand]

Tamisha you are A FUCKING LEGEND. can't wait to see you live!!!

[@juancro001]

I really hope Tamisha makes it to top 3 on RPDR, she deserve it!

[@chor2336]

totally. I'm only afraid that she'll have to lipsync against the likes of Denali. IDK if her age will alow her to outperform people like Denali, young and talented.

[@ashoikieramsay8282]

She goes home after Joey Jay .

[@lavenderkoi4931]

I hope she comes back for sure and they don’t favor other people above her and judge her on a grander scale.

[@Nikhil9707]

I was born in this year lmao 😂

[@jesusdick6453]

same

[@jorgeguzmanm99]

I wasn't even born yet, lol

[@user-lj3fq1pe2f]

@@jesusdick6453 Saaame

[@justjem420]

samedt 😅

[@alexanderluna4598]

I was born in 95 and this queen was already holding 30 titles lmao 😂 a true legend

[@CamnayR24]

Wow Tamisha's already had this moment.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for sharing ❤️🤟🏻💋. Lovely 😊

[@jaredchristiansson5774]

does anyone know the title of the song played in the background??

[@pennywisedaclown51]

Melanie Williams - Not Enough (Love to Infinity Classic Paradise Mix).

[@jaredchristiansson5774]

@@pennywisedaclown51 omgggg thankss a lotttt❤

[@ttotheaetae]

Her reaction made me tear up

[@AmaanStorm]

LOVE the song that Tasha Long walked out to. Anyone know what it is? Ps Tamisha is EVERYTHING!!!

[@tomieboy9376]

I’m not crying you are

[@babamarq]

Damn TAMISHA! I knew you won Ms National, because I was there the night you gave it up. I still have the program where ur coming out of the flower. But I had no idea you beat Basia. She was no joke in the drag community. May she rip.

[@ГеоргийМакиев-ы7ц]

before the winners were born, she had already won

[@TheUniverseOfMine]

The colour on Tamisha is just match made in heaven. Im rooting for her on drag race

[@jjoo7171]

The one and only, period

[@kishawolson7679]

BASIA! 🥰

[@Chris-ot9bk]

Is Basia still around? I really loved her gown and I'm really curious to see if she and the other 4 finalist are

[@palpablepulp]

tamisha, we love u

[@xyverjaze]

Tamisha looking like the late Miss Universr 1995 Chelsea Smith from USA. I think her look was inspired by her because they have a similar gown

[@astoldbychrisv9464]

That's a very good observation. That particular style was very popular in the late 80s to the 90s. I remember Ms. Venezuela in the 1989 Ms. Universe pageant was the first in modern history to wear that type of gown. Sadly, she didn't even make the finals. Yes, that gown is a staple of the 90s.

[@seanspeaks8334]

Tamisha is a drag legend.

[@Ran4dy]

Her reaction is everything

[@astrompowers3455]

Iconic

[@brauliable]

Legend 😍

[@keeganthorpe]

Oh the 90’s!!

[@RainAndGlory]

I’m sorry I really watched this entire video just for it to cut off before Tamisha gets to walk? I’d like a refund for 4:46 please

[@rob97dc]

That’s the end of the vhs tape

[@RainAndGlory]

@@rob97dc well then whoever recorded this owes me 4.46

[@RainAndGlory]

@@rob97dc I’m just joshin obviously, I was just excited to see my girl strut and I kept myself from fast forwarding to her to build the suspense, and then I was like, werk ;(

[@motherland1129]

Song in the video ?

[@lucasporto8952]

i wanna know too!!!!

[@ncheadhntr3]

At the end....is that Parliament House Orlando Sierra Foxx in the Rose gown?

[@willowhart1425]

Yes

[@misslimeperu5674]

Go mama

[@aidahoe2946]

Wow this was posted 4 years ago

[@omarmartinez6128]

I want her to win drag race soooo bad

[@beerur1122]

and im still 1 year old that time.

[@chrisking8910]

Brava darlin

[@namdisonglo]

The year I was born huhu

[@gabrielaegas9965]

Damn. The year Aquaria was born

[@dwgm1022]

What song is playing in the background?

[@BillMichel]

I used to know it, but I can't think of it now and it's driving me crazy. 😭

[@dwgm1022]

@@BillMichel Get it together Bill. Lol ❤️

[@BillMichel]

@@dwgm1022 LOL! 🤣🤣🤣

[@GrayChasee]

is that tina burner?

[@weightycarlos]

QUEEN

[@Krazykitty001]

Jacqulyn Devaroe with that gown help me!

[@chor2336]

I think her age might get in her way during a lipsync. Idk. If so... I hope she goes at least to top 3 without ever having to lipsync to save her life. IDK. I really want to think that she can outperform people like Denale, but... She kinda deserves to win this season, she's probably opened up so many doors that allowed the younger queens to be competing with her in this season.

[@cezartb]

I STAN

[@Smarwoody]

stan tamisha iman

[@angelagm566]

Dang, 1995 wasn’t too excited about her final walk

[@taiipotatoie]

Tamisha didn't lose drage race, drag race lost tamisha

[@kennyjames4620]

Icon!

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

love how 95 winner was tasha (awesome dress btw) then 96 tamisha won hehe

[@Indiegirl007]

Tasha was not feeling it. LOL

[@jakelingard8998]

LEGEND

[@isimcpartlin4594]

tamisha iman is coming for you....

[@karmasabhenvy4226]

why didnt they keep in her walk before the end of the vid? I was robbed damnit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! also i realize this was uploaded a while ago so dont come for me like miss Tamisha, get it?

[@lolastarperu]

The year i was born

[@Maria-cu3qs]

2:31 wow, she's gorgeous!

[@stalematesibling]

Joined over 200 pageants... Won 95 of them. DAMN. What did RuPaul win? (No I know what he won. Never mind coming for me.)

[@hakbug]

aqua net in the air and gucci rush

[@axelpaulk5961]

If she doesnt win drag race i will die

[@istanutica8165]

Me too! I need to atleast see her at top 3/4

[@adrianbrasildj]

❤

[@johnpauloramos2802]

I think I can say I would've been disappointed if she didn't win.

[@marikalawakeli5657]

Omlll I wasn't even born yet😂😂damn she old

[@mahlia0076]

These contour lines were harsh chile

[@ajoel]

1996

[@Pocahontas-jh1cq]

I really think the old video added to the harshness of the lines. I knew Tamisha Iman when she first started and Basia (then Roosevelt) when he hung out with me in Columbia when he used to be boyfriends with Amanda Corday (Alonzo Blunt). I knew those children in the early 90's. Damn, I'm getting old. I never knew that Tamish won a title over Basia. You could tell that Basia was evil that night.

[@jkkimora6350]

you gotta paint harsh for the stage lights, very different from tv lights

[@thehorsesnamewasfriday8695]

The runner up didn’t even get her moment lmao

[@sds4life17]

So rude! The Mc even said..." Don't rush the stage"

[@Winxcrazy1]

Why didn't they say the winner first then the runner up? I swear folks that go to drag shows are rude now and back then.

[@nellbots]

like mentioned, the first runner up would be in the background if they announce the winner first. announcing the first runner up before the winner gives them a chance to walk and have a little moment, instead of being engulfed by the winner announcement.

[@sds4life17]

Bunch of Rude people for sure.

[@shichigatsu13]

Damn, second runner up looks saaaaalty lol

[@Edward_Strong1982]

Tamisha killed miss national that year but I know Basia was pissed. LOL The owner did not like her and made it clear he wouldn’t ever crown her and she ran for years and always got runner up .

[@3v317]

😊

[@vala.9705]

HOW SCARY

[@esto85]

hahaha number 5 seems pissed off

[@CountryCowboy008]

The night when Chad almost retire from drag due to old age.

[@sadie1717]

pure joy at 4:10

[@angelagm566]

The more I look, some of the contestants are sore losers!

[@YTAKORR]

dude look at those dresses!! they look like they were taken out from a Mugler runway !!! 1996 and queens nowdays doesn't like when we hate on those cheap costumes xDDD

[@bboo7300]

Current reigning.... redundant. Use one or the other!

[@rjd5758]

Never new what they saw in her besides her dancing and popularity

[@XxAhmadxX10]

Well the world will now. Congrats Tamisha on getting on drag race. LEGEND.

[@latricee_2000]

you clown

[@Theye101499]

She doesn't just dance she puts her soul into her work

[@chaitea3421]

Yeah Tamisha has a fire like nobody’s business, when she sets her eyes on the goal is fills every inch of her spirit. I just hope after the cancer she has that same fire

[@sandra-jones]

RJ D what else is there?