Chicago Drag Excellence

[@rupaulsdragrace]

PURE EXCELLENCE

[@ev1802]

Cast Aunty Chan, Darby and Alexis on the same season

[@sebastianvilchez6453]

@@ev1802 that would be both great and horrid, especially for IMHO viewers

[@daryo6999]

cool now have lucy stoole on 😍

[@atomictea21]

Cast drag kings

[@albertou218]

@@ev1802 since we are at it, let’s all LoTion to that list ❤️

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

Denali is very quickly becoming my favourite queen of this season ❤️

[@ucouldnev]

Why are you in every single comment section?

[@arnaldoluisn1]

That just happened to me 😉

[@chrimi4099]

Or any season tbh.

[@benjaminacuna8013]

That’s my winner no matter what

[@misswindows4983]

Same!

[@keicullen4139]

Seeing Kahmora again with that dress.. Yass Queen

[@DGR1998]

When it’s right, it’s right...

[@kiancanda]

She looked absolutely STUNNING

[@keicullen4139]

@@kiancanda yah, sad that she lost... But atleast she left with a stunning look😊

[@roseschneider8504]

Literally!!! she is a queen!!!

[@RNCHFND]

Dump him, Kahmora!

[@fifiyow]

This is why I got so upset when some random dude accused Denali of not being passionate about drag and people were agreeing. Clearly, they are not paying enough attention to what she's been doing with the platform she's been given. This is also not a one time event. On her latest one, she highlighted drag kings (and I never even knew it's a thing!!) So, in short, protect Denali at all cost.

[@danielisntreal6190]

was this the weaponizing their bfa thing?

[@fifiyow]

@@danielisntreal6190 yeah lol

[@Teddy-hk2qx]

@@fifiyow Who said that?? I just wanna talk. Lol

[@carlossapon6077]

Who said that? ¨ Porsha voice ¨

[@spookeditz3519]

Imagine what Denali could have done if she won but I’m glad that if it wasn’t Denali that it was symone not that the other top 4 queens wouldn’t have done amazing things with that platform but just as a gay black male knowing what symone believes in it makes me feel like that was the right choice

[@KatBlaque]

See what I really love about this is the spectrum of drag. All kinds of drag, all different genders of performers. Love it

[@adrianfox7535]

Omg, I literally find you everywhere Kat! Totally agree with that. It's always so cool seeing how everyone interprets drag differently, and how anyone can express themselves through it. ^-^

[@AmarettoRawr]

I agree! I think it's great that they also featured drag kings in this- they still don't get a lot of respect in certain scenes. Drag really is for everyone.

[@SydtheKyd]

++ also hey Kat! 👋🏾

[@ruru.ru.r]

yes! RPDR would never

[@Lidia_Es]

I don’t think we should call actually women drag queens. They are just being fancier

[@lmc2940]

Denali is one of the most intelligent queens in Drag Race. She clearly knows how to use her platform and how to show her talent and she’s also showing her sisters. So proud of her!

[@_Ocariao]

I agree so much! She is so smart, talented and kind. She storms us!

[@RNCHFND]

I wouldn't want her to suffer, but I wish Rupaul would put her in the bottom every week so that she would give us a show all the time

[@EdsonIbarra255]

She is just so humbble

[@ladyreverie7027]

Future All stars winner I predict

[@lmc2940]

@@ladyreverie7027 me too. I’m sure if she doesn’t win S13, she will apply everything she learned during her season in All Stars.

[@dridri7296]

I love that she used this platform and this moment to show her fellow Chicago queens!! She could have made it all just about her, but this is just so much better. I love it

[@Maruomadluke]

And drag kings!! 🤗💕

[@cedricdelbeke6308]

We stan a queen who uses her platform well amiright!!!

[@lmc2940]

I agree! Hope she’s in All Stars if she doesn’t win this season. She’s already a winner for me.

[@emeraldfern6135]

@@Maruomadluke and afab performers too!!

[@OArthurFeital]

She's already a legend in my book.

[@CrystalKarma4]

Winning drag race means nothing in my opinion. This is what a winner is. This is what a queen is. This is what a human being is supposed to be. Kind, badass, and iconic. Thank you Denali

[@areolagrandespoop7269]

Symone is also all of those things

[@CrystalKarma4]

@@areolagrandespoop7269 I didn’t ask

[@areolagrandespoop7269]

@@CrystalKarma4 you most likely don’t even know what drag is clown

[@greenej3932]

@@areolagrandespoop7269 hahah omg please just accept you lose against her comment😂😂😂

[@greenej3932]

T

[@katejessener]

I don’t care if Denali doesn’t win this season, she’s already a Queen for the people

[@meh4963]

Derrick’s Voice: *However, Bob,*

[@pewusinger]

@@meh4963 Are there mean streets in Chicago?

[@bussi781]

I love her even more

[@Jgarcia68]

A-fucking-men !!!!

[@taeyongsveinsinthehand3618]

Periodt

[@Geraldytanchannel]

Its so heartwarming how she give kahmora so much screen time on this video 🖤🥺

[@vibes7144]

Yes!!!

[@JDfromTBC]

It's so much more heartwarming when you find out that Denali was a huge Kahmora fan before Drag Race started and is one of her many inspirations for doing drag in Chicago 🥺🥺🥺

[@williamromulanhall7256]

I teared up a little. Denali is a good friend

[@mukhlis5561]

WAIT KA GERALD NONTON DRAG RACE?😱😱😱😱😱😱

[@lollipoppy1398]

Bah ka gerald😚

[@JudithAffran]

I thought I was clicking to watch Denali recreate her iconic lipsynch for her life but then I opened a portal to drag heaven in one video 😭😭😭

[@xerosbeat9041]

SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAME

[@thieugiahongo]

SAAaAAAME!!

[@Cokoshea]

Exactly this. Now I wish I had clicked sooner!

[@ulisesleonsilencio8146]

you speaked for me too

[@Litalici0us]

so surprised denali could have steal whole the spotlight recreating her choreo but she gave a slice of cake to all her sisters ! love her

[@bidenhander]

Yes! Denali is such a class act. Can't stop watching it, and every Drag performer is incredible.

[@louisk1758]

you could say she gave them... 100 percent!

[@milestariaga1743]

@@louisk1758 100 percent pure fun and love!

[@marci5369]

Marvel: "Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history" Denali: "Hold my skates" ⛸

[@charlydallas2035]

Hehe

[@janicesilvermann2974]

Upvote!

[@sebastianbelli4341]

Thats kinda funny for a straight joke

[@arturandrishak1702]

1:51 Pangaea: hold my keyblades *bitch*

[@homorockerbloguero5079]

@@sebastianbelli4341 What's straight about watching Cris Evans, Chris Pratt and Chris Hemsworth together lol

[@jadajc]

I would easily pay 100s of dollars to see something like this live

[@ssbpichu326]

Omg can you imagine this cast live

[@kimberlycasas7611]

Literally

[@SergioLopez-gg1ty]

well all their venmos are right there, let's start there!

[@legends3ud]

SAAAAMMME I WANT TO SEE HER LIVE HUNNY

[@Taylor-oq3gf]

Same. This show would be everything

[@Grifit]

So let me understand this... a Drag Race participant has decided to create a youtube channel where she dances, skates, and lipsyncs instead of making reviews of the episodes and throwing shade to every participant, guest, or judge; she even decided to invite the last person that was eliminated from the contest to show friendship and union and at the same time to show visibility to the Drag scene of her hometown... guys, this is the difference between an artist and an entertainer, artists create... miss Denali, you are already my queen of this season, subscribe.... Edited... Because grammar... And again... Edited in 2024: WOW!! 16k likes... well I'm happy most people agree with my observation and that everyone feels and ackonowledges how Amazing Denali is since her appearance on the show. I will clarify some points broght on the comments. I'm not complaining about the review channels, I'm not complaining about the shade (I actually enjoy it when it is just for fun), I'm pointing out the originality of Denali's perspective on how to showcase her drag at the same time that she uses her voice and space to promote other Drag artists. Something that I didn't see happening before, and that it was refreshing at a time where everyone was doing exactly the same in the red social video media. Afortunadamente, that has changed... isn't it?

[@traiguen1000]

💖💗💓

[@Altaw33l]

Absolutely

[@komiago2149]

I mean there's nothing wrong with quality reviews but Denali's just serving everything. I'm constantly impressed

[@lynbelmonte3161]

Agree! Subscribe.

[@miguelaguero6652]

This comment is the ultimate fact 👌🏻👌🏻

[@8maylon]

The fact that Denali gave us more drag diversity in a 6 minutes video than Ru in 13 seasons of drag race.

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

FRRRRR

[@HemborgerChariotsUploadMess]

And this is all from 1 fucking city too lmao

[@johnbrigida8445]

the girl was trying...I meant the old lady was trying...hahaha

[@awaytogrey]

​@@johnbrigida8445 Who are you? LOL

[@johnbrigida8445]

@@awaytogrey can't tell you

[@mrsgollum]

Whether she wins the season or not, Denali is fast becoming a drag race legend

[@budigunawan5624]

well All Stars appearance is already guaranteed now (in just the first elimination!) and she's the highlight in all the episodes she's in so far so yes she's a drag race legend.

[@lwrefong]

Agreeeee!!!

[@br6735]

Agree

[@maubiiii]

She’s not gonna make it to top 4 but she is def my most fave

[@bhalagapito870]

Indeed ❤️ I wish she’s one of the secret lipsync assassin of All Stars ❤️

[@kubilaykaanmehan5458]

Wow Denali this is very kind. Not everyone would give “their song” and create spotlight for the hometown sisters. It was a great lip sync.

[@jennyneedsmeds]

what do you mean "their song?' how is this her song?

[@Pratyushhhh]

@@jennyneedsmeds it's a drag thing.

[@avi9862]

@@jennyneedsmeds drag queens have that one special song to perform to, this is denali’s song! yk, since she absolutely slayed this on drag race

[@baby.seadogs]

A true fucking QUEEN!

[@TheClaireAnnette]

Am I crazy, or was The Vixen in this?

[@chottomatte8031]

now i know why the phrase "bitch i'm from CHICAGO" was uttered into existence back in s2 because YES MA'AM

[@protect_provide8031]

Irony is mystique is from texas lol

[@Gallow-dancer12]

I love how this includes afab queens, trans women and drag kings

[@kaylinsmith6921]

Many consider "bio queen" to be transphobic. I'm not really sure of an alternative (I've heard "hyperqueen" in the past, but I'm not sure if that is harmless to use). Just as a heads-up.

[@Gallow-dancer12]

@@kaylinsmith6921 lol that makes no sense but okay

[@junosgladius]

Who are the bio queens if you dont mind me asking?

[@Gallow-dancer12]

@@junosgladius I'm not sure, I'm just assuming that the video is all inclusive

[@kaylinsmith6921]

@@Gallow-dancer12 It makes a lot of sense, but given your response to my purely educational comment, I see why you'd struggle.

[@takerofheads]

This was a classy move. With all the spotlight on her due to last weeks lipsync, she could have made this week all about her. But here she is, giving Kahmora the respect she deserved, her local scene the most air time, names and links of everyone featured, and when she is on camera, her dancing is reigned back and modest, as to not dominate the scene.

[@melanyramirez5453]

You said it!!!! Denali is one of the best ru girls!! She not only thinking about her image or about get more followers, she is showing all of her sisters. Giving Kahmora the respect she deserve and serving us those iconics lives on Instagram with the rugirlssssss❤️❤️.

[@wizardscience7535]

epic Denali moments

[@devil-qe3ih]

Denali is such a kind person 💕

[@clsisman]

You forgot to mention that she shows cis and trans women and nonbinary drag artists in her video alongside the men! It makes a statement.

[@Error-xx2zs]

@@clsisman of course it is DRAG not just drag queens. This is the real meaning of DRAG. This is pure gorgeous artist work. Start casting Drag artists and not just drag queens.

[@sylvamori166]

Laila McQueen ELEVATED their drag like nobody’s business

[@IChooseGod365]

Dawg I said the same thing! She was low key the star for me cause she was so different and stood out in a bomb ass way

[@kara2125]

i would LOVE to see them on all stars, their makeup is gorgeous

[@katelynkoenig5348]

OH MY GOD, RIGHT?! I said the same! Ugh, stunninggggg.

[@StarlightDreamDolls]

She SLAYED me with this look when I saw it on IG, and in video it's even more magnificent

[@homorockerbloguero5079]

I was so gagged when I saw her that I didn't even recognize she was Laila

[@nightcrawler2031]

The drag collab we didnt know could happen, but the one we needed

[@xsekhmetx]

I really hope this starts a trend for all the states to showcase their drag queens. It creates such a wholesome vibe, free of queens rivalries. We as LGBTQ+ people are all in this together and haven’t got time to be hating on each other. Queens supporting queens is what I love to see.

[@pansieisawesome]

and kings and all types of performers!

[@xsekhmetx]

@@pansieisawesome Yes, forgive me. I just use queen as a general term to describe everyone.

[@pansieisawesome]

@@xsekhmetx I get ya! in the future maybe it would be best to refer to them as drag artists or performers in general though. I get queen is what people often default to but many drag kings and other performers in scenes are trans men or otherwise nonbinary and it can come across as misgendering. I know you meant no harm tho!

[@xsekhmetx]

@@pansieisawesome Ty! I’ll be sure to do that! 💙

[@areolagrandespoop7269]

@@pansieisawesome drag artists sound wayyy better anyways.

[@reso4319]

Stan a queen that uplifts her friends and community for the better.

[@TheydyGodiva]

Honestly that's a signature Chicago thing. The Chicago drag community is very tight knit. For the most part, Chicago queens are very supportive of each other. It's such a great community to be a part of. And I can't wait until this pandemic is over. I've missed hanging out with these queens at the bars.

[@TheydyGodiva]

@jesus is a biscuit yesssss come to Chicago. You'll love it here. Affordable cost of living, and great communities abound. The winters suck majorly, but the rest of the year makes this city worth it. If you do move here, I recommend moving into any of the north side neighborhoods that surround the gayborhood. Look into Buena Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Andersonville, Edgewater, or Rodgers Park.

[@arnaldoluisn1]

That is the way it should be, shows the caliber of person she is 🥰

[@mu_ekita]

This proves that Chicago’s drag is top tier purr

[@jet687]

SSS tier to be exact

[@danielperez08]

Yessss people also forget that queens like Trixie, Naomi, Kim Chi, and Jaida all grew up there in a sense. They’d gig it up in Chi when they all still lived in the outskirts.

[@queenqueen977]

LEGIT. Like NYC and L.A queens on drag race are predictable at this point

[@randomspiel]

@@danielperez08 Naomi didn't move there until after DR before moving to LA.

[@Chris-ot9bk]

@@danielperez08 I Thought Naomi Was Born And Raised In Redlands? Did She Move To Illinois And Then Back To California?

[@atlaslife3800]

So, Denali subverted RPDR by showcasing almost every style of drag in a single video, while using said platform to amplify her audience. And in this video she just tore up the idea of untucked and the queen rivalries. Bitch, that is some ten out of five stars business model right there. Take my money now!

[@joyceteo1620]

Yass

[@coffeeonzeetele]

What I would give to be on Chromatica with them

[@Nejem]

i love Denali's Drag Race

[@brookeandrusty]

And lets not forget that she properly credited and promoted EVERY queen featured at the end. We stan a queen that can share the spotlight and spread the love.

[@vangoghaway5383]

Dida Ritz in the background just having a good time is the energy i strive for.

[@nicoledempsey3415]

Dida KILLED this

[@JohnCasacop]

Finally, a comment with Dida in it.

[@HellKarnassus]

She looked adorable smiling in the background

[@SrobinDrag]

The IMHO girls, Laila, Detox, Lucy Stoole, literally every Chicago queen, I LIVE!

[@ssbpichu326]

Except he who shall not be named

[@JuLayLeeBee]

@@ssbpichu326 LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@tristanour]

@@ssbpichu326 I don't have the reference 😭

[@ivanbuendia6974]

@@ssbpichu326 who?? I don’t know !!

[@kristopherkm]

@@ivanbuendia6974 t-rex

[@Cal298012]

New York Queens: We have some of the greatest drag queens in the world. Denali: Hold my hotdog.

[@traiguen1000]

Michelle Visage: ”I want more VERSATILITY!!!” Chicago: YES. 😂👌❤️💅🏽🦄😻👩🏽‍🎤💝

[@mendyvalenzuela3004]

This!!!!

[@Rabanitooooo]

the fact that Denali knew she wouldn't make a dime from this video bc of the copyright and still made the whole thing

[@natmaneepol26]

So this is what they mean when they say "Bitch I am from Chicago!" . AMAZING !!!

[@Yesu44]

That's who was missing in the video 😐😐.

[@mama-ayanna]

fully what we mean!!!! 🙌🏾✨🙌🏾

[@nicholas8484]

@@Yesu44 LMAO

[@coqui9879]

@@Yesu44 because she’s not from Chicago 😭😭

[@Cam-ch9iv]

You’ve lip synced every episode you’re in so far and I’m selfishly happy about it, you’re one of the most entertaining lip syncers on drag race.

[@ait8551]

She alao did all 3 types. Top for the win. Bottom and the random 1st episode one

[@Cam-ch9iv]

@@ait8551 If she’s not a lip sync assassin on a future all stars it’ll be a hate crime

[@komiago2149]

@@Cam-ch9iv if she doesn't win all stars it'll be a hate crime

[@legends3ud]

she’s an ENTERTAINER

[@weeone01]

I still think she won the intro lipsync and the only reason RuPaul didn't call her name was because her dress kept falling down.

[@JChan330]

Chicago Drag really does feel like a community that supports and uplifts each other.

[@ssbpichu326]

Wellllllll minus a few... cough cough trex

[@looksaround]

@@ssbpichu326 and s*ju

[@kimjoromo3519]

@@looksaround Waiy, did Soju say or do something wrong?

[@looksaround]

@@kimjoromo3519 she sexually assaulted multiple people. just check twitter, one of the victims posted their experience and it’s so sad ):

[@kimjoromo3519]

@@looksaround When did this happen! Have other queens said anything?

[@chelseajupiter2103]

Not enough people talking about Dida. She always looks so fierce, and can lipsync down. She needs more love, y'all.

[@geenalawrence8338]

Nah. She looked busted af.

[@Ice-st2di]

@@geenalawrence8338 lets see you try then hun. The tables will turn 💀💀

[@luizflc9937]

@@geenalawrence8338 why do i always see you out there attacking on black queens?...

[@volfgang1393]

She was in the facekini right?

[@Teddy-hk2qx]

@@volfgang1393 Yes

[@shapeless_679]

Using your platform to celebrate your sisters and your community..... queen behavior. We stan. You're a star!

[@arnaldoluisn1]

😍

[@arnaldoluisn1]

She is a Total different Animal 🥰

[@joelfeliciano1854]

This was honestly legendary. From transgendered queens. Bearded queens. Kooky queens. Conceptual queen. Ru girls and more! Even if they had a platform before she still gave them more shine! That's sisterhood! Denali you and Olivia Lux are my competition for Congeniality. Periodt!

[@jessicabw]

And Drag Kings!

[@chaoticneutral8040]

Transgender* not transgendered

[@ascoadia282]

Just so you know, it's transgender, not transgendered ^^ but I totally agree, love the versatility and just pure LOVE this video shows, not only for Kahmora despite having to lipsync against her, all different types and gender in drag and her love for her fellow Chi town queens!

[@zaikhan9215]

u forgot cosplay queens

[@joelfeliciano1854]

Since we're all English teachers thank you for "schooling me". As for those who've inclusively added the "and more" part I live for it! The point was Denali really did her part to keep positivity in the community of hers and abroad. It's a lesson to not be shady and actually give back. Be light people.

[@chasefossen3324]

Shea really said “I can’t make it but I’ll send my kids and a little voice over!”

[@JRODSATX6]

I think when it comes to both share and Jadea , they understand how much of the spotlight they already have and left this for (mostly) nonru girls who could use more of the platform

[@wildones9339]

@@JRODSATX6 lol Detox came anyways.

[@trevormikell6137]

@@JRODSATX6 Jada is a Milwaukee Queen technically, but I absolutely agree!

[@chromedend]

I wish we'd have seen Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls and Shea Couleé , Chicago legends with massive followings who would've brought even more views to this performance

[@sillygoosetaur]

@@chromedend we can only wish But whatever, everyone here did amazing!

[@feitocomfruta]

Kinda makes me think the non-LA/non-NYC drag cities should make videos like this. I’d love to see my city of Denver make one. So much diversity and art to be seen!

[@olubukonla7352]

I want to see one for the DMV and Nashville!

[@HellenaSioux]

The LA girls are so selfish they’d never share their spotlight lol not even the popular local girls

[@howdy4504]

Me: Tell me who they are! Denali: * puts all social media info at the end * Me: :D

[@YourMajesty143]

And their VENMO accounts so we could tip these queens for their amazing performance!

[@gurvaaz1703]

BEARDED LAILA OMGGGG, EVERYONE SERVED SO HARD, BUT I GAGGED, LIKE FULL-ON

[@leilagarcia1517]

She looked amazing!!! 🔥

[@anatawaniwatori]

NOT TO BE SHADY BUT I DIDNT EVEN RECOGNISE HER AND WHEN I WATCHED THE NAMES AT THE END I FULL GAGGED BITCH YAS SHE SERVED EVERYTHING

[@phyllisge6093]

My basement was flooded!

[@vibes7144]

Loved when she did the dab, Lol

[@heytharrkrista]

I gagged laila is gender bending and im here for all of it

[@gizmo6271]

Denali is officially changing the face of drag. So much talk about sisterhood and that, but there's so much shade in between the lines. I'm absolutely living for Denali and the direction she's taking the platform

[@g351]

Denali is so clever utilizing youtube while RPDR is airing. I love that she is using this video to showcase her sisters. Especially Kahmora Hall who she competed against to this song. Also, Laila is looking fine as hell. Dida too.

[@iandean1112]

Didn't Laila get an award for the makeup for We're Here?

[@KeyingUrCar]

I saw Alexis Chan and Darby and literally just jaw dropped, Denali said airtime for everyone >:)

[@ssbpichu326]

They did destroy though!

[@ThatRPDRChannel]

The P stands for Performance Queens

[@lisatryme3518]

The vixxen too!

[@TheArtesianWells]

In my homosexual opinion... that was a serve

[@chromedend]

I think Alexis KILLED it

[@hotvinz03]

The fact that Denali is not scared to share airtime with these girls show how confident and sure of herself she is. This is what sisterhood in Drag should be. It’s fun, quirky and celebratory!

[@renzjasonbarcelo5299]

Knowing that Denali is giving us her versions of every lipsyncs she did on the show every week. I've come to a conclusion that she is the lipsync assasin that going to send most of the queens home.

[@Ttoby89]

Not only did Denali invite ALL the drag artistes (not just Queens) to this party, but OMFG how hard must this have been to co-ordinate and find their varying availabilities?! All these people are BUSY, and somehow Team Denali made it happen. Incredible.

[@kevintfaircloth]

I wish more Drag Race girls would showcase their local scenes like this. And remember y'all, TIP YOUR LOCAL QUEENS!

[@matsiinthecity]

This is so fucking cool! I wish other queens would promote their sisters who are not on the show more. This was a perfect way to do it and shows how much of a class act Denali is!

[@ComradeHaz]

Willam was a good example of this too

[@malthusanem]

You mean... like Black Girl Magic?

[@matsiinthecity]

@@malthusanem Perfectly good example. I was not implying she was the only one doing so, just wished we had more queens doing it.

[@fagnermacedo7966]

The childre need to understand that drag is way more than drag race

[@VeloZelo]

Louder!, Yeh that one show is one of millions of avenues.

[@r3drift]

So why they all want to be in drag race? Curious

[@jetrosangalang9795]

@@r3drift drag race solidifies your career by making you a celebrity and gives you the best gigs

[@r3drift]

@@jetrosangalang9795 so why complain

[@melody5893]

@@r3drift no one is complaining, drag race only represents drag queens, which is great that they are getting huge platform to showcase their talent, but drag kings and others are left in the dark and don't get the recognition that they also deserve

[@sherlin5137]

At 4:16 Denali holding Kahmora's hand as a symbol of let's celebrate our success that is "pure love ❤ 100% "

[@zalba5710]

❤️

[@alvintam8310]

Denali said: "I'm a business woman henny" On the serious, it is so refreshing and inspiring to see a Rugirl using her platform to celebrate and uplift her fellows.

[@Kurokodairua]

The diversity in this, drag race could never

[@sillygoosetaur]

we need Denali’s Drag Race It’ll be 10x better

[@rizkiwhizki]

Yesss and many Asian queens, I live!

[@rocco364]

This is Denali’s world and we’re just living in it

[@racaulk]

This video is like a love letter to the Chicago drag scene. A queen that uses her platform to showcase not only her own talent, but also that of the queen she eliminated from the competition and many of the queens from her local drag community? I have no choice but to stan. You have a fan in me, Denali.

[@givemethedie8464]

Your comment has stuck with me for a whole week cause it’s so poetic and couldn’t be said any better, it is a beautiful love letter indeed

[@racaulk]

@@givemethedie8464 Awww, thank you for that! I am glad my comment spoke to you!

[@vibes7144]

Yes, Denali is uplifting everyone!

[@shiran9620]

denali has really raised the bar for post drag-race content and uplifting her sisters along the way??? ICONIC

[@anthonyhodder4206]

This is the coolest thing a drag race girl has done. Rupaul open the gates!

[@seanfogerty6075]

denali is unequivocally the winner, regardless of the outcome. this is queen shit

[@seanfogerty6075]

@@FirstLast-hx2er ?

[@ascoadia282]

@@seanfogerty6075 you accidentally said she was shit lmao, not that she's "the" shit :') hahahah, mistakes happen! I totally and completely agree though, Denali is the winner of my heart this season, even though I 10000% support Symone in this too!

[@seanfogerty6075]

@@ascoadia282 no, i said this is queen shit, as in this is the type of shit a queen does. i said what i said lol

[@siobhanair2659]

“I pity the fool who has to go up against you” RuPaul

[@XeaRae]

And yet he gave her the porkchop in the first episode even though her performance was superior in every way 🙄

[@caprithorn]

@@XeaRae Frfr. I love LaLa but Denali did THAT IN ICE SKATES!!!

[@gastly2109]

Top 4 : Kandy, Gottmik, Symone and Rose.

[@aureliomanabat15]

@@gastly2109 i know.

[@Ray-wz8sg]

I cant appreciate Denali enough for giving drag kings representation in this video, we stan an icon

[@salmonandsoup]

AND genderfuck drag artists! Tons of amazing styles here, and I love it.

[@StMaxofBoredom]

as a british person, when i recognise like half of the kings n queens featured in this video, i can safely say with my hand on my heart that chicago drag has to be one of the most incredible and impactful scenes ive ever had the honour of observing from afar. this is was EVERYTHING !!!

[@slicunit]

I am beyond GAGGED that DENALI would share HER spotlight with other Gag-worthy queens. We DO NOT deserve you. God Bless and Bitch...this was PURE LOVE.

[@АннаЧеранёва-о1д]

I love how drag kings are also there. They get lots of pressure but it is great to know that they party all together and do that beautifully)

[@JRODSATX6]

And bio queens too!

[@nilufer6773]

A perfect video showing the spirit of drag. Freedom of expression, a wide spectrum of art, no limits.. No bullsh*t restrictions such as "This is not drag/You have a beard/You are not cinched" as Rupaul and Michelle does. This video is pure drag, thank you Denali

[@mi3ki]

they really said "bitch im from chicago!"

[@hafizatulsufiahyaacob5186]

Yasssssss. Like, now I understand.

[@johngablesmith4671]

Oh damn. Made me miss Mystique.

[@makeupbyamani9459]

No matter the outcome of the season, you're a winner baby, you've won our hearts with these fierce lipsyncs and spreading love and positivity.

[@Vaelwynn]

Detox really said "We are the girls of Dragometry" ...

[@pugsley9618]

Howling at this comment oh my god

[@TheOnlyDetox]

I am cackling!

[@doomkoff9932]

Rectangle gurls of the wurld!

[@tarapike4782]

I can not tell you how much I love Lalia's drag.

[@Chazmattaz]

This is why Chicago’s always been pissed with the lack of representation on the competition shows. We have so much diversity and artists that we wanna showcase!!!

[@carlygee8866]

OMG YES EXACTLY!!!

[@TaDarling1]

Absolutely!!!! Chi-Town PRIDE!!!

[@mg-oe3qr]

Yeah I wish Drag Race wasn’t so obsessed with putting overrated New Yorkers on the show when there’s so much talent literally anywhere else

[@TaDarling1]

@@mg-oe3qr You are so right about that. I would love to see a format for Drag Race that is regional. In other words, a Drag Race Chicago season or a Drag Race San Francisco Season or New York Season. That way, we can see a drag competition of the best and varied drag styles from each location.

[@GingerBillyHag]

So much respect for Foxx after seeing this! She loves her sisters. Raising them up, giving them the opportunity to rise! Says so much about her.

[@peratikos92]

Shea's voice at the intro sounds exactly like Billy Porter's voice, as Pray Tell in Pose.

[@ladysnowblood9320]

Bitch I love the fact that you caught that!! 😘🙋🏽‍♀️

[@gabrielzzz2492]

YESSSS

[@Piscis3002]

I am obsessed with this video. You redefined the concept of the lipsync in RuPaul Drag Race. Today, every time this song is heard, EVERYONE thinks of you. Best wishes to you, queen.

[@juanivelazquez1944]

i love how Denali doesn’t just posts a picture of her look. she does a whole performance and shows everything on her top level. #teamdenali

[@cjmf1987]

The unity of the queen's is what we need to see. Hopefully the toxic fan base can be eradicate this season x

[@JustVaughn.]

This is what fucking i'm talking about. Slay Queens. We need more of this kind of collaboration, inclusivity, and diversity to come together and make real change! Y'all did that

[@averageday]

2:37 im obsessed with The Vixen’s move here so smooth!!!

[@NikNikNeuro]

The FIRST thing I am doing when shelter-in-place is over, is coming to Chicago for a drag show. 100%.

[@coffeeonzeetele]

Pure Love

[@sheknowsthesun]

YES!! Berlin has amazing shows featuring most if not all these queens. Plot twist, Crash landing, and many more!

[@justsayin2777]

I’m a homegrown Chicago boy and even in the 90s you’d see the legendary Tajma Hall walking up the street. Drag is Chicago is so different depending on the neighborhood too, something for everyone . 100% amazing. I’ve seen a lot of queens pre drag race. I’ve had friends compete at competitions at bars and you’d see other drag race girls in the audience just watching. It’s a great community

[@channy6995]

Yooo actually tho

[@thebadass1658]

I will fly to Chicago to see a drag show On my list of things to do😌❤👏

[@vl2809]

Denali knew she slayed the lipsynch so hard, she could just let everyone else shine in this vid. True sisterhood 💖💙

[@sorrycantspeakfrench]

Kahmora is forever in the club of low-energy lip syncs that I fully and forever will excuse considering the gift that her breathtaking dress was

[@Grant-dx3qt]

if you ever have the chance to be in a room with her, you'll notice it's not even low energy! It's a very intentional, captivating stillness. She can charm a whole room standing still, it's just that Denali gave us what we needed in this particular lip sync.

[@xinn_mh]

@@Grant-dx3qt I agree! Her presence on that lipsync is undeniable. It's just that Denali's energy and presence really embraced the energy of the song. To be honest, the start of the song screams Kahmora's. I can vividly remember her part even if Denali's the one starting the song here

[@dollyonelly4564]

yah its just that kahmora strength is her beauty thats why she focuses on cpaturing that beauty

[@asheemdas9803]

She was the moment, now comeon now

[@sorrycantspeakfrench]

@@asheemdas9803 I stan Kahmora, I agree- reading things now I dislike having called it low-energy! It was the wrong word.

[@ChrisAteTheSun]

I GAGGED seeing Laila omg I want her to have a redemption so bad she's so talented

[@nikolulic8298]

And she looked so fucking good here

[@TheMotherConfesser]

Foreal !! Laila for all stars 7! Lol cause all stars six is already wrapped

[@VAMPYRICBASSIST]

That ending with Kahmora and Denali moved me almost to tears. There is so much love and appreciation on that shot.👏👏👏😭💖💖💖🤗🤗🤗💪💪💪🍻🍻🍻🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️🥰🥰🥰

[@thenettenettenette]

I agree. It was authentic respect and love.

[@peachypit8503]

Tbh this is Denali’s world and we’re just living in it

[@Kyrazi]

i come back and watch this every other day, cuz i just cant stop thinking about this PRODUCTION!!! thank you denali and all envolved!!

[@mysticpond23]

This shit is queen behavior, MAD respect for this.

[@DanByDaylight]

Dida’s lipsynch is always sooo tight! It’s like she’s singing the song! Assassin

[@elizabethjohnson6386]

This video has taught me that people will literally dislike ANY video out there. There is nothing to dislike about this. Noth-ing. This was pure love.

[@siphesihleluna4425]

** 100% pure love

[@chaeriplease]

But this is actually one of the highest like ratios I've ever seen!

[@dontwatchdominionfilmonyou2433]

I liked the video, but I really dislike the use of feathers and other cruel materials for costumes, animals are killed for that.

[@blushchuu]

@@dontwatchdominionfilmonyou2433 I don’t think they’re real. I could be wrong, though

[@elizabethjohnson6386]

@@dontwatchdominionfilmonyou2433 that's fair. I can't speak to whether or not that's true but it doesn't warrant a dislike on this specific video (I know you said you liked it). That's a fashion choice that you'll find in tons of drag videos especially so to just go through and downvote an incredible video over little things like that seems so unnecessary, but it's clear that's what is happening because this is so wholesome overall. Showcasing your community and your scene after a huge performance on the episode and using your platform to bring in lesser known queens and kings is such a cool move. Honestly, I think unfortunately the nature of drag and the lgbtqia+ community is going to bring out negativity in bigots and I would bet that plays a part in any drag content.

[@teazombie14]

i come back to this so often, it’s such an amazing showcase of diverse talent and honestly the fact denali wanted to use her new platform to lift people up? excellence isn’t wrong also laila mcqueen............... obsessed

[@sylvesterfoley6313]

OMG when I saw Kahmora I almost teared up a little. Denali is so sweet for that ❤️

[@slicunit]

That has never been done before. Just when I thought I'd seen it all...

[@vfmar5201]

y'all don't know how much it means to me to have drag kings represented, i got so giddy when i saw tenderoni!!! and getting introduced to all these fabulous entertainers i might have otherwise never seen is just... it fills my heart with 100% pure love

[@corinnespencer2439]

“This isn’t RuPauls best friend race!” Oh, no, yeah it is! And thank God for that! So good to see leading spotlight shows change up the conversation. There’s room for all of us 😍

[@JRODSATX6]

even Darienne Lake?

[@sillygoosetaur]

@@JRODSATX6 who is that? I don’t think a “darienne lake” exists, all I remember was Courtney act, Bianca del rio, and adore Delano

[@Priasbcbeist]

@@JRODSATX6 Ugh she's awful

[@minaisfab17]

What's with the Darienne hate

[@minaisfab17]

Just bc of something she did/edited as how many years ago?

[@sarizerah8195]

I just went to my local drug store and the 100% Pure Love came on the radio. I cannot tell you how excited I was, I almost dropped my basket attempting to do the iconic 'In me you will find a home' hands overhead move. The power of Denali continues even months later!

[@rachiejw]

this is so cute she involved all her chicago sisters i’m crying :,) also THE VIXENNNNN i love her

[@eraserdusting1840]

ok but we can talk about every scene with THE VIXEN?!!!!! STUNNING!!!!!

[@eraserdusting1840]

also Pangaea, Hinkypunk.... my god!!!! YESSSSSSSS

[@armads1988]

Yes! The Vixen is amazing!

[@coffeeonzeetele]

Yes!!!! THE VIXEN WAS ROIGHT

[@adnanbatalo1005]

IS IT DETOX WITH THE SPONGE HAIR? REPLY PLS

[@smog835]

@@adnanbatalo1005 Yes it is bae

[@ariellenicole1022]

My favorite part of this is that she’s giving her hometown sisters a spotlight and even brought back Kahmora to slay in that outfit again. I love the queens this season 💕

[@jessmt4464]

Can’t believe they were able to snag the Drag King of the Year for this video

[@NinaMouse11]

The inclusion of drag kings in this makes me so happy.

[@osvaldodelgado9181]

Hear me out “Chicago Drag Race” hosted by Shea !!!

[@isabellebise8440]

Either shea or denali or possibly hosted with both or them.

[@check6598]

Why do I actually see that happening, like RPDR goes out of business or smthn and it split into different categories

[@seronoradopanergic5545]

How is this not a thing already? And how did T-Rex already lose.

[@check6598]

@@seronoradopanergic5545 T-Rex?

[@bbqbestie]

@@seronoradopanergic5545 T-Rex doesn’t deserve a platform that’s why she lost

[@khabirgaiarsa7896]

If I did drag I would want to be in the Chicago scene. 100% pure talent

[@samora1050]

Right hello!!!! It’s like shopping for the best private school and this one has the camaraderie I would want 🙋🏾

[@Mizuki101Ikuto]

I wish rpdr was much more inclusive, like queens who embrace their facial hair and queens of all styles, the show just feels so one note with what is or isn’t “acceptable drag” in the eyes of the judges and I hate it sm when they call drag queens’ clothes costumy🙄 I loved this, there was so much excellence, especially the queens with cosplay references💖🖤💙

[@jaded_dahlia]

Ru and co clearly hold outdated ideas of what drag is, and it shows.

[@quenepacrossing4675]

Not to single anyone out, but after watching this video multiple times i just want to say laila’s drag “aged” like fine wine, they look SO good!