In Memory of Legend Willi Ninja, "Paris Is Burning" Icon

[BDollScream]

So talented. RIP.

[Hashwas]

...........and there will be no other. Simply amazing, true artist and an performer. Dancing only with Angels now x

[Greatersend]

I'm just learning about voguing and wanted to know did Willie invented it? I believe voguors like Yolanda Zion, Ammoura and Leiomy copied his dance moves...right? Thanks in advance.

[22v68]

Not only a fabulous vogue dancer but a very handsome man too' he looks awesome in this clip

RIP

[CuddleBunE]

Even though Willie Ninja was Grandfather of Vogue to me he is "God of Vogue" and Alloura Jourdan Zion is "Goddess of Vogue Dramatics" 

[BRAZILIANEROS]

AMAZING...HE WAS VOGUE

[Deetroiter]

Regardless if you care or don't care for Willies gender preference...you cannot deny the dancing skills this guy had. A real dancer will recognize another real dancers skills without judgement. This guy had some serious shit and could back it up!

[Adriano89x]

Does anyone know exactly how this amazing legend passed away?

[manskillz1]

Thank you for offering details about the music track. Unfortunately, I'm unable to post on YouTube. Much appreciated.

[misskyouji]

just saw "paris is burning" the day before, now I find out he's passed away exactly 3 years ago. RIP

[NYCEDWIN2009]

i love you willi you will always be in are hearts r.i.p. love the video ovah like always

[gigitesta]

track id please

[manskillz1]

sorry don't know it

[arcangel22422]

billi was a gaint

[dAtBaLliNoCtAvIoUs4u]

My mother said she knew willy

[noiredeep]

@dAtBaLliNoCtAvIoUs4u

ur mom was blessed like some of us cos he was a very beautiful being dance skilz aside!

[KelferMookie]

anyone know the song names?

[princessjenay]

woow! so madonna's video vogue was basically from this!..the song the movements..i didn't know that..see..you learn something new everyday. :)

[mohawktwo]

who is madonna by the way? xeroxs queen!

[manskillz1]

Not worthy of an answer, your ignorance shows silly cunt. You young girls have so much to learn about those fierce people that came before you.

[andywho22]

@manskillz1

lol?

[mrbrandon71]

@manskillz1 so very very true! as someone who is on the cusp of 40, it's amazing how disrespectful this generation is to anything original or decent or truly amazing! no talent and no appreciation for it! bastards.

[Mysteike]

SHOOT!! He's gone. I loved him in paris burning. And I am "unfortunate" not to have known him..or the other legends. Canada sucks ass!!! I should have been in N.Y, instead of here...just getting frozen. FUK!!!

[rwzal]

THANK YOU FOR THIS....!!

[TSJillian29]

S-I-C-K-E-N-I-N-G! DOWN!

[ShadyPierQueen]

hello......

[aficb]

u do kno that alot of break dancing moves r taken from voguing rite!.i bet u have no rhythm in ur body at all.u prob stood against the wall at ur prom an at the clubs

[beowulven]

Absolutely not true.

[Yanadew]

Legend Forevwr! So many of the real Legends are gone. They are calling 21 years olds Legends -- the name for them use to be up and coming, and for some of them it's possibily up and coming!

[misterali512]

you new bitches better take notes!

[bigbuttbbwcpl]

one love

[aquales]

how did he died?

rip

[Michele4905]

he died of AIDS...again RIP

[XtravaganzaPower]

I will always love you willi, Abraham xtrava

[MistaPoonTang]

MegalegendaryballwreckingICON.­

[Criscilla241]

God Bless You Willi Ninja! I know your are voguing in heaven while Sylvester is singing his heart out...

[johnnyluxo]

FOREVER!!

[danilsky]

FIERCE!!!!!!!!!!

[MadKaplan]

RESPECT! WORK!

[ezikah]

Willie Ninja or Jose Xtravaganza? I can't decide.

[MusicalHeart88]

Get em Willi

RIP Legend

[robotrocket]

i see him in mclaren vouge video and he is for me magic for seeing. the way he moving and style of the dance i think is very special and no one like him is comming ever again. very unique person.

[doesnthurt2try]

speechless........

[blkcoverboy]

LEGENDARY! PLAIN ND SIMPLE!

[2damfly]

I just discover Burning in Paris today. Let me tell you all, its a eye opener to me as a female. Rest in Peace Willie Ninja!

[ThatCaliChick]

Werk it Bitch! That's all I gotta' say. I love this guy. I've never heard of him til now. Was he in Madonna's Vogue video-he clearly taught her everything. He was amazing. Wow where have I been I'm sick I never knew of him. Luv the attitude, Mama was rockin the ponytail. Limber as shit. RIP Ms.Thang & where ever U are-U Betta' Werk~ :)

[wiggerlover04]

No, he was not in Madonna's video "Vogue." He was in Malcolm McLaren's video "Deep In Vogue."

[Carlos0122]

God Bless you Willie. He is certainly legendary. One of the originals. Awesome!!!!

[aweofme]

this song is the remix of Grace Jones Love on top of love

[jazminne]

i love you willi rest in peace

[Notic3]

Can someone tell me the name of this song

[dxmkrew]

well, at least he left something awesome behind. i remember seeing the documentary and thinking i've never seen anyone move like that, ever.

[ripapi]

truely a legend..God rest his soul..You are missed..

[Tempest87]

willie is dead? oh shit how

[manskillz1]

"Willi Ninja, 45, Self-Created Star Who Made Vogueing Into an Art, Dies"

By Lola Ogunnaik for The New York Times

Willi Ninja, known as the Grandfather of Vogue, a dance form that he helped move from the New York club scene of the 1980's to the concert stage, died on Saturday in Queens. He was 45. The cause was AIDS-related heart failure, said Archie Burnett, a close friend. (cont'd)

[mkbell2003]

Willi Ninja was the best vogue artist I ever saw. The movements and poses were grand. When he was in his prime in the late 80s/early 90s, He gave great hair,face and body. To see him perform was an experience!

[sharonneedles999]

Willi was the Oscar winner of voguers. Deep in Vogue. Miss ya.

[wilhelmreich]

Oh...Is this true? When I saw this title, I was really surprised and shocked. I still can't believe that he is not able to dance anymore. I've always wanted to meet him... From the bottom of my heart, I respect you, Willi. May his soul rest in peace.