Legendary Father Shaun Khan Presents: Mortality of Fire Ball

Sat Oct 24 2026 at 01:00 pm to 11:45 pm UTC-04:00

Saint Martin of Tours | Washington

Shaun Reid
Publisher/HostShaun Reid
Legendary Father Shaun Khan Presents: Mortality of Fire Ball As your host, I invite you once again to be apart of another fun filled, Old School Ballroom event for our community. Branded by the Death By Destruction Ball in 2022 and in 2025, I have successfully given out a combined total of $45,200 over the course of 3 Balls. My commitment remains the same at providing a First Class Premium level of service to ALL of my Guest, Participants and Spectators in a safe environment.
WELCOME TO MORTALITY OF FIRE BALL
$30,000 in Cash Prizes at the Main Event
$5,000 in Cash Prizes at the Resurrection Aftermath.
Commentators (4):
•Snookie West
•Dasani West
•TBD
•TBD
DJ: Legendary VJ Pump-da-Beat
General Information About Both Balls:
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•Saturday October 24, 2026 Main Ball
•Doors Open at 2:00pm for the Main Ball
•Standard Unlimited Entry: $50.00
•ViP Unlimited Entry w/ Drink: $60.00
•Alcohol Beverages: $15.00
•Alcohol Beverage Wristbands: $35.00 includes (3) Alcohol beverages.
•Cash Only For Both Events
•Aftermath Ball on Sunday October 25th
•THERE WILL BE NO LIVESTREAM. All media coverage will be recorded and Clips will be posted after the balls.
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Important Table Information:
Stage ViP Table - $900.00
ViP Tables (A-F) - $750.00
Standard Tables (1-10) - $600.00
•ALL tables include Multiple Food Items, Dessert, Soft Drink Beverages & Bottled Water.
•ALL tables include a free table at the aftermath ball with Light Refreshments
•Table Sales Begin on March 18, 2026 7PM•
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Grandprize #1:
Mother Vs. Founding Mother- $4,000 🔥
Nothing is more powerful than Prayer, Nothing is stronger than Faith, Nothing is Greater than a Mothers Love and Touch.
“Icon Dr. Ayana Christian Khan Tribute—Overall Mother Ovahness” Her realness, sex appeal, and beauty is matched by very few. One of the great mothers out of Washington, DC, tonight we will honor her with a FQ category in her name.
Founding Mothers, Overall Mothers, Queen Mothers, Imperial Mothers, and Supreme Mothers are invited to come in the name of the Icon Doctor. Come completely done in a Candy Apple Red Color, recreating or referencing a look or moment from her extensive catalogue. The Icon Doctor will be watching.
•Come Fully Done, Head to Toe, A short production is a must•
!!! THERE WILL BE NO CHOPS !!!
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Grandprize #2:
Mother Vs. Mother- $2,000 🔥
Since the Black queens of Egypt’s ancient empire, Women have proven their ability to rule over regions with elegance and might. Tonight—you will embody this identity. As a Chapter Mother, State Mother, Regional Mother, God-mother, or Coastal Mother, show us how you are sovereign of the region. Come in a look inspired by a queen—it can be from history, mythology, or fiction—with a large reference image, and show that you are the Reigning Regional Mother. YOU MUST BE ESCORTED TO THE FLOOR by a male figure.
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Grand-prize #3
Realness as a House - $5,000🔥
“THE MORTALITY OF FIRE” 🔥
Every House has its own flame — the spark that built its name, the heat that keeps its legacy alive. But even the fiercest fires must face their mortality. Tonight, For this category, each House will take the floor as one united flame — bringing 5-10 members to represent REALNESS AS A HOUSE. (Realness category doesn’t matter)
Each participant must come from the same House, dressed in complimenting looks inspired by your House colors. Together, you must move as one — a polished, cohesive family that embodies the essence of realness in every step, stance, and stare.This is STRAIGHT-THROUGH-AND-THROUGH REALNESS. No effects. No characters. No contours. No props. We want the unfiltered truth — pulled, polished, and put together.
Your House presentation must include:
🔥 1 Icon and 1 Legend
🔥 Male presence: Butch Queens and Trans Men.
🔥 Female presence: Fem Queens, Drags, and Trans Women. Show us what it means when your House burns as one
Judges will score for:
🔥 Cohesion and family presentation
🔥 Authentic, believable realness
🔥 Polished and unified looks (House colors, no gimmicks)
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Grandprize #4
Drags Realness- $1,500 🔥
Fire burns in many forms... some wild, some refined. Tonight, two flames collide: Banji vs. Glam. Who’s still burning when the smoke clears?
Banji Girls: Bring it in your banjiest looks — full drags, full attitude. There’s no set look — just real around-the-way energy. Hood beauty. Raw. Confident.
Glam Girls: Bring it in your fabest attire... the hair, the nails, the skin, the fragrance. You are luxury on fire. (Legends Can Walk)
(1 Trophy, 1 Cash Prize)
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Grandprize #5
Fathers vs. Founder- $1,500 🔥
“THE ARCHITECTS OF FIRE”
One sparked the flame the other keeps it burning. When the smoke clears, we find out whose fire leads the way.🔥
Tonight, the originators and the inheritors stand face to face! Founders vs. Fathers to prove who truly shaped the flame.
Bring it in a high-fashion look that defines power and leadership. Think tailored authority, avant-garde elegance, and timeless dominance. Whether you embody the origin of creation or the continuation of legacy, your fashion should speak before you ever do.
( 1 trophy, 1 Cash Prize)
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Best Dressed- $1,000 🔥
Fires involving combustible metals like magnesium, aluminum, or titanium can be explosive. They burn at extremely high temperatures and can react violently with water, which only makes the fire worse.
Tonight it’s simple: We want to see a clean, crisp tailored look. Ruby’s, Stones, glitz and glam, Incorporating a burnt rusted look. Leave the runway on fire. The look is on you. Accessories and a blazing shoe is a must! (2 Trophies,2 Cash prizes)
(MF$500, FF$500)
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OTA Tag Team Best Dressed 🔥 - $2,000
“DOUBLE THE HEAT”
Two minds. Two looks. One statement.
This category is about coordination, intention, and style chemistry. You and your partner must present as a unit! not twins, not copies, but visually connected.
Bring it in looks that speak to the same fashion story: In a cohesive, high fashion team look inspired by fire and metallic materials, extinguish the burning hole in Best Dressed and leave your opponents in the ashes.shared color palette, fabric, era, silhouette, or concept.
Whether you serve tailored elegance, high drama, or effortless cool, the judges should see the connection before you even pose.
Walk together. Pose together. Sell the look like you planned to set the room on fire! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
(2 Trophies, 1 Cash Prize)
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Face - $2,500 🔥
Male Figure ($500)
•Female Figure ($500)
•Icon/Legendary Face ($500)
•BATTLE FOR THE REMAINING $1000•
Tonight, I wanna see you in a Gold or Candy Apple Red look. Dress to impress, NO JEANS AND T-Shirt. ITEMS MUST BE PURCHASED FROM A THRIFT STORE. (BRING YOUR RECEIPTS AS PROOF)
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COMMENTATOR VS. COMMENTATOR — “PLAY WITH FIRE” 🔥🎤 $500.00
Two commentators step up to the mic, but tonight the tens come with a twist. To get your tens, you must choose ONE word and make the room feel it:
🔥 FIRE
🔥 BURNING
💨 SMOKE
You can’t switch words.
You can’t drop the energy.
If the energy drops, the fire goes out. DON'T lose your flame.

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Runway - $2,600 🔥
The legendary Mortal Kombat franchise, originating with the iconic 1992 arcade classic and its subsequent groundbreaking sequels (Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat 4), is defined by its characters who are the very embodiment of Mortality and relentless combat. Tonight, you have been granted the profound gift of this very Mortality! A curated list of these iconic Kombatants is now yours. Your mission is to select one character and powerfully bring that spirit to life on the runway floor. Channel the character's intrinsic nature, attitude, unique fighting style, and signature energy. NO COSTUME The embodiment must be achieved through your presence, stance, walk, and creative interpretation of the character's essence.
SMOKE ,SCORPION, SUB-ZERO, RAIDEN
SINDEL, KITANA, MILEENA, JADE!!!
Tall - $200.00
Small- $200.00
Big- $200.00
Women- $200.00
Drags- $200.00
FemQueen- $200.00
All-American- $200.00
Legends- $200.00
*Winners must battle for the final Cash Prize of $1000.00 (8 Trophies 🏆)
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SPECIAL BIG BOYS RUNWAY CATEGORY
HONORING LEGENDARY BOOM AGA.
Big boys runway $500 (4 trophies: Stars vs Statements vs Legends vs Icons) Each winner will battle for the cash prize.

In honor of Legendary Boom Balenciaga, a runway force whose presence, confidence, and walk defined an era of ballroom. Tonight, we celebrate the legacy, grace, and eternal shine of Boom Balenciaga.
The Celestial Legacy: Serve a look sent straight from the heavens where divine energy meets high fashion. Think white, silver, gold, feathers, and angelic couture that commands attention without saying a word. Walk like a legend whose spirit still lives on the runway.
*Sponsored by Legendary Tonka Lanvin
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REALNESS CATEGORIES
(A) UNIVERSITY SCHOOL BOY- $450🔥
Rock it out with any color Timberland boots. The looks on you. Don’t forget your backpack. 1 trophy and 1 cash prize
(B) PRETTY BOY- $450 🔥
Pretty Boy at the beach in a pair of fire swimming trunks. Shoes and Shirt don’t Matter. 1 trophy and 1 cash prize
(C) THUGS- $450 🔥
Black or White Tank top and blue jeans. Shoes don’t matter. Don’t forget your fitted hat (required) 1 trophy and 1 cash prize
(D) EVERYDAY- $450 🔥
Black Jeans, any kind of sports Jersey. Shoes don’t matter. 1 trophy - 1 cash prize
(E) FEM QUEEN-$450 🔥
Orange top, Black Jeans.
Show us why orange means Fire. Shoes don’t matter. Accessories don’t matter.
-1 trophy - 1 cash prize
(F) TRANSMAN- $450 🔥
We want to see a you in a ALL BLACK LOOK, with any kind of orange sneaker. Sneaker can be any brand and must be majority orange.
1 trophy - 1 cash prize
(G) Executive- $450 🔥
(Subject to have a major increase)
Tonight, it’s plain and easy. Relax at the table with the other business people from wall-street but with a loud bold taste. I want to see a tailored suit (Orange or Brown), shirt and tie color doesn’t matter, Shoe or sneaker doesn’t matter. Don’t forget your brief case. Female figures can come in a two piece suit. 4 trophies (1) cash prize (BQ, Drags, Transmen, FemQueen)
(H) Legendary Realness- $450 🔥
Tonight, bring us any look from the 90’s.
Simply a classic. Shoes don’t matter.
(1 trophy 1 cash Prize)
(i) Drags Realness - $1,500 🔥
-SEE GRAND-PRIZE CATEGORY #4 AT TOP OF PAGE-
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Realness With A Twist- $500 🔥
Get your 10’s and then Call 911 because there’s a major fire in your twist. The look is on you, just incorporate Flames/Fire color! (Male Figure vs Female Figure) 2 trophies; 1 cash prize!
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ButchQueen Vogue Fem- $500 🔥
BQVF Soft- ALL Gold Look. Shoe must be all gold and accessories
BQVF Dramatic- ALL Purple Look. Shoe must be all purple and accessories
(2) Trophies (1) Cash Prize
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Female Figure Performance- $500🔥
WOMEN - Girl around the way look.
FEM QUEEN - Gothic Look
BQID- Punk Rock Look.
SHOES DON’T MATTER FOR THIS CATEGORY
(3) Trophies (1) cash prize
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Legendary Performance- $500 🔥
“STRIKE THE MATCH”
Legends don’t wait for fire! they start it.
BQ or FF… STRIKE THE MATCH!” 🔥🔥
Tonight, Butch Queens vs. Female Figures meet on the floor as living legends not to prove relevance, but to demonstrate mastery.
Bring it in a fire-inspired performance look that reflects LEGENDARY status. Whether your flame burns sharp and commanding or fluid and expressive, your movement should feel intentional, seasoned, and undeniable.
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Old Way vs. New Way- $200.00 🔥
Oldway: Fire Orange Pants
New Way: Yellow Pants.
Simple and easy.
(2) Trophies and (1) Cash Prize.
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OTA Sex Siren- $500 🔥
Are you sexy enough to cause a fire? Or are you Cold as Ice. Tonight, choose whether you wanna be Fire or Ice. Bring us a creative look. Give us mortality or fire. (FQs, Women, Catboy, BQ Jr, BQ Sr, Transman, Legends) 7 trophies; 1 cash prize!
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BODY- $200 🔥
Bring it in a Fire Orange Look or Ice Cold Blue look.
(3 trophies, 1 Cash Prize) (BQ muscular BQ Model, Transmen)
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HAND-PERFORMANCE - $200 🔥
Bring it in orange or blue gloves. Give us clean hands and straight to the point.
(1 trophy)
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Streetwear- $450 🔥
Category Description Coming Soon
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Sneaker vs. Sneaker- $500 🔥
“BOUGHT IT OR BUILT IT?”
let’s be clear! Everybody got sneakers... but everybody ain’t got vision.
Tonight we’re separating the creatives from the collectors.
👟 Creative Sneaker:
Customized, reworked, distressed, or flipped. If you made it, show us. This is about imagination, effort, and originality.
👟 Exclusive Label Sneaker:
Designer, rare, or high-end. Clean, expensive, and intentional. If the price tag speaks first, let it talk.
Your outfit should support the sneaker, not distract from it.Let the shoe speak, and let your presence finish the sentence.
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Beginners Runway- $100 🔥
As a beginner can you rise from the ashes like a Phoenix and set the runway on fire. In a look that has been deconstructed, distressed, or upcycled come set the runway ablaze.
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Beginners Performance- $100 🔥
The art of performance is based on the 5 elements of vogue. Hit the floor tonight embodying the essence of any element. Earth, air, water, fire
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AFTERMATH BALL CATEGORIES INFO
💲5,000.00 in Cash Prizes
Sunday October 25, 2026
General Admission w/ unlimited entry $25
Doors Open at: 4:30pm
Location: Alexandria, Virginia (15 minutes outside of Washington, D.C.)
•Virginia OTY Approved
•Southeast OTY Approved: This aftermath ball is considered a major ball for the Southeast region.
TABLES: $375.00 Refreshments & Beverages provided. If you purchased a table at the main ball, your table is free at the aftermath.
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•OTA Best Dressed- $600 🔥
Create a fashionable look using the color Lime Green or Pepto Bismol Pink.
(2 Trophies, 2Cash) ($300MF, $300FF)
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•OTA Runway- $500 🔥
Bring it like a gothic mortality (Death) Clown. Must be morbid looking.
( 4 trophies, 1 cash prize)
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•OTA Sex Siren- $300 🔥
Tonight, show the judges why you’re sexy. We love strawberries and cream. The look is on you. (6 trophies, 1 cash prize)
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•Realness with a Twist- $300 🔥
Black Jeans and ORANGE T-Shirt
(2 trophy 1 cash prize)
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•Female Figure Performance- $400 🔥
Show us your performance in an Ice Cold Blue Look. NO OTHER COLORS. shoes don’t matter.
(3 trophies, 1 Cash prize)
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•OTA Face- $400 🔥
We want to see you in a Jean look! Jean Top and Jean Bottom. (4 trophies, 1 cash prize)
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•Sneaker vs. Sneaker- $300🔥
Can we see a creative revamp Jordan shoe with a sprinkle of creativity. ( 1 trophy 1 cash prize)
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•BQ Vogue Fem- $400 🔥
Come in a Cat-Suit made from recycled fibers or materials. (2 trophies, 1 cash prize)
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• Legendary Performance- $250 🔥
Come in a recycled look from a Previous Ball.
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•Old way vs. New Way- $200 🔥
We want to see you in a full sweat suit. The color is on you. (2 trophies, 1 cash prize)
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•Legendary Realness- $500 🔥
Bring it like a pilot from American Airlines or Delta Airlines. We want to see details, not just a pilot outfit.
(No other Airlines Permitted)
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•Realness Categories- $500 🔥
Show us how real you are at work. Bring it according to your sub category. The look is on you. (8 trophies,1 cash prize) (No Legends/Icons)
•Executive - Manager of a Law Firm
•University School Boy - Life Guard
•Thugs- Fire Fighter
•Prettyboy- Chick-Fil-A Supervisor
•FemQueen - Waffle House Cook
•Drags- Correctional Officer
•Transman- FootLocker Worker
•Everyday - US Postal Worker
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•Bazar - $350🔥
Bring us a wild creative look incorporating recycled materials showing your zodiac sign. (1 trophy, 1 Cash Prize)
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*This concludes the Mortality of Fire Ball for 2026. I would like to thank you for your interest in my event. If I can be any further assistance in accommodations or questions, please reach out to me. Please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

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