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Cleo Mirza

Cleo Mirza is a real-life Daria Morgendorffer who worships at the altar of Missy Elliott. She left the East Coast to live vicariously through Colorado’s drag performers, and only returns for the pizza. Cleo has been a contributing writer for Westword since 2019, covering music, arts and cannabis. She loves white wine, medical marijuana, and her possessed Chihuahua, Rudy.

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Celebrate Black History Month on Tuesdays With Juiccy Misdemeanor

By Cleo MirzaFebruary 15, 2022

Party with pride.

Factory Fashion Teaches More Than Sewing

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 30, 2022

Tween-Teen Drag is a success.

Inside the Marijuana Mansion’s First Drag Show

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 26, 2022

The interactive show features comedy, burlesque and story behind the mansion.

Looking Inequity in the Eye With Dr. Carey Candrian

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 18, 2022

Portraits of inequity and hope.

Willow Pill Brings a Dose of Denver to Drag Race

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 11, 2022

Willow Pill discusses RuPaul’s Drag Race.

Grace DeVine Breezes Past the Sophomore Slump With Midnight Blue

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 11, 2022

Grace DeVine takes listeners on a journey.

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The Knock Shakes Up Denver’s Hip-Hop Scene

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 7, 2022

A hip-hop house party made by creatives, for creatives.

Black Pride Colorado Co-Founders Reflect on Its Inaugural Year

By Cleo MirzaDecember 30, 2021

Trials and triumphs.

Mike Tyson Talks Cannabis, Psychedelics and Lunch

By Cleo MirzaDecember 24, 2021

We talked with Iron Mike about cannabis, vegan food and how Tupac’s death propelled him into the world of cannabis.

Bride and Joy: Guillermo Pharis Brings His Bridal Fashions to Denver

By Cleo MirzaDecember 7, 2021

Fashion designer Guillermo Pharis discusses his winding road to success ahead of his upcoming Holiday Couture Fashion Show.

JLoryn Finds Her Footing as a Solo Artist

By Cleo MirzaNovember 23, 2021

JLoryn has been compared to Aaliyah and Jhené Aiko.

From Military Man to Pageant King: A Conversation With Zeus Devereaux

By Cleo MirzaNovember 11, 2021

Zeus Devereaux on moving from the military to drag and pageantry.

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Wellington Bullings Ignites a Spark With New Single “Flame”

By Cleo MirzaNovember 9, 2021

The song and video are out now.

Mike Tyson Reenters the Cannabis Industry With Tyson 2.0

Mike Tyson Reenters the Cannabis Industry With Tyson 2.0

By Cleo MirzaNovember 4, 2021

Iron Mike’s latest weed venture is coming to Colorado.

Tha LostBoy Finds Himself on Debut Album The Renaissance Man

By Cleo MirzaOctober 27, 2021

The Denver-based rapper is a multi-faceted artist

New Album <i>Tlaxihuiqui</i> Takes Listeners Beyond Prison Walls

New Album Tlaxihuiqui Takes Listeners Beyond Prison Walls

By Cleo MirzaOctober 4, 2021

The new album was recorded by inmates at the Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility.

On Guard:  A Meazy Just Released His Best Album Yet, <i>Protect Your Energy</i>

On Guard: A Meazy Just Released His Best Album Yet, Protect Your Energy

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 22, 2021

After a hiatus from performing, Denver rapper A Meazy is back with a new album.

Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

Join the Club: Denver Elks Lodge 17 Is a Different Kind of Animal

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 15, 2021

The Colorado Elks Association will adopt the Denver diversity statement this month.

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Meet Denver Hip-Hop’s Pint-Sized Princess, Seven-Year-Old London Monroe

By Cleo MirzaSeptember 1, 2021

Seven-year-old rapper London Monroe just released her first single “Fleek,” with help from her dad, rapper M6.

YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

YUGS Embraces Nostalgia on His Second Album

By Cleo MirzaAugust 26, 2021

Denver born and raised Yoni Gottlieb, aka YUGS, chats about his new album, Nostalgia Ascending, and his upcoming Underground Music Showcase debut.

Black Prez Reintroduces Himself With BERLA

By Cleo MirzaAugust 13, 2021

Aurora-raised, Berlin-based rapper Black Prez prepares to reintroduce himself with his fourth album, BERLA.

Ten of the Best Denver Rappers

By Cleo MirzaAugust 10, 2021

From fresh faces to seasoned pros, here are ten of the best individual hip-hop artists in the city.

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