( L - R ) Tikki, Tattoo - Contributed photos

A BIG rags-to-riches story is in the making in the Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall competition should Poor and Boasty continue riding his determination horse out of hard-luck boulevard to the top of success heights.

At Saturday's Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall elimination show, staged at Weekendz, Constant Spring Road, St Andrew, Poor and Boasty, performing with a windshield wiper in one hand and microphone in the other, made his life story into a musical journey which the audience thoroughly enjoyed.

He spoke of life in poverty, wiping windshields for a living and his determination to ensure that his young daughter gets the best opportunity that life has to offer.

Born a star

Proud and Boasty

So impressed were the judges that Miss Kitty remarked: "You were born a star."

Merciless, another of the judges, said Poor and Boasty was obviously gifted and had an abundance of talent.

But Poor and Boasty was not the only one who had the audience rocking approvingly.

Tattoo, a princess who sported a multi-coloured wig, which she called "tek a gal man and nuh care," was a crowd favourite and so too were Destiny, Sexy K, Tiki and TGee.

Meanwhile, the other princes of the night were The Warrior, RC, Neckoteen and Mr Kruger.

The competition continues on Saturday when Jamaica will know which two princes and princesses will falter.

Kingston's female contestants Reggae Queen and Baby Glamorous were eliminated on Saturday, so too Montego Bay's prince Medal Tally and Triple Threat - the only group in the competition.