Meet Samson Mossallam

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Samson Mossallam. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Samson below.

Hi Samson, really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

For me, purpose isn’t a place I arrived at—it’s something I uncover, again and again, through the work I do. In the face of erasure, it’s the small moments of care that anchor me. Helping another trans person access what they need to live—whether it’s safety, healing, or home—reminds me why I do this.

Call To Action, a mutual aid party I created, was a response to anti-trans legislation in Florida, it’s raised nearly $10,000 for hormone replacement therapy, relocation, housing, and gender-affirming surgeries. But beyond the funds, it offers something I felt was needed a space where Black and Brown trans people can exist and experience joy.

Much of what I create starts from a place where I think something is missing. My most recent party, AYWA, was created to hold space for the North African and Middle Eastern community in Miami, especially in a city where there is a Zionist presence. My purpose lives in these acts of resistance and care.

Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?

I’m a DJ, music producer, and community organizer based in Miami, originally from New York. A lot of my work lives at the intersection of nightlife and community care — especially for trans people. Most people know me by my artist name, Mr. Bitch — a name that comes directly from my transness, from embodying both who I was and who I am now.

The majority of the work I do centers Black and brown people, trans people, and queers — folks who share my lived experiences.

Call To Action, a mutual aid party for trans people I created, was born out of necessity. We started by raising funds to help community members relocate out of Florida as anti-trans legislation began to roll out — and the rest is history. We’ve since raised close to $10,000 for hormone therapy, relocation, housing, and gender-affirming surgeries. But beyond the money, it’s a space that makes room for trans joy — especially in Florida, where resources for our community are so limited.

Recently, we’ve taken things beyond the dance floor to help archive trans stories. Call To Action partnered with AlwaysLunes, a platform that highlights the underground scene, to document trans narratives in South Florida. It serves not just as history — but as proof that we are thriving.

One thing I really missed about New York was sharing space with other Arabs. As an Egyptian person, I craved that connection. AYWA, a party for the North African and Middle Eastern community, came out of that need — not just for me, but for the community here in Miami. There aren’t many spaces that celebrate us, especially in a city where Zionism is so visible.

I’ve always been a musician — whether studying audio engineering, playing the cello, or DJing. Music has always been a part of my life. As a DJ, I feel an intimate connection with the crowd. The music I play is global, mixing dembow, dancehall, soca, vogue, Arabic beats, hip-hop, early 2000s R&B, baile funk, and jersey club.

I’m currently a resident on Masisi Radio, a Miami-based station that highlights Black queer and trans artists and sounds.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Looking back, three things have shaped my journey more than anything else: learning to listen to myself, surrounding myself with fab people, and giving myself permission to experience joy.

First, listening to myself, especially through my trans experience, taught me how to trust myself. There were so many moments where the world told me who I should be, but I had to get quiet enough to hear who I actually was. Honor that inner voice, even when it whispers.

Second, be fab — something my friends always reminded me of. The people around me have taught me so much about expression, abundance, and fearlessness. If you’re early in your journey, build your circle with intention.

And third, joy. I deserve to feel joy. I don’t have to earn it, explain it, or wait for the perfect conditions.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

Yes, I’m always looking to collaborate — especially with like-minded people who want to support the communities I serve here in South Florida. A lot of the issues we face — particularly as Black and brown trans people — stem from a lack of access to basic resources like healthcare, housing, and financial stability.

I’m looking to connect with folks who can help donate or redistribute resources, offer mutual aid support, or collaborate on projects that uplift and invest in our people. If you’re reading this and feel aligned, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @its_mr.bitch @calltoaction.mia @aywaa.mia
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mr_bitch

Image Credits

Sunny Fisher, Orlando House Party, Brenda Brooks