Inside the Secret Life of a Las Vegas Drag Queen

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Las Vegas, Nevada - Home of world class performers and limitless entertainment options! In this episode, I get a chance to shadow one of those incredible individuals, an iconic Drag Queen who goes by the name of "Hot Chocolate."
For 24 hours, Hot Chocolate AKA Larry Edwards takes me on a typical "Day in the Life" as a Drag Queen on the Las Vegas strip.
We workout, go to his incredible drag brunch at Señor Frogs inside Treasure Island, eat lunch at Caesar's Palace, shop for makeup, and have a wild night out in Las Vegas!
Larry is an incredible entertainer and an even better person!!
Follow Hot Chocolate on IG: larryedwardslv
I hope you enjoy this special episode.
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[@sjavijee]

As a drag queen from Amsterdam, thank you for using your platform to show people we are loving good people. And not what the haters want you to believe out of fear.. spread love!!!❤

[@troygardner6559]

You are such a good guy and an amazing human!! The world needs more people like you!!

[@bobbybj69231]

And more drag queens! 6:32

[@DavidTexas340]

That’s why it’s imperative to not judge others so quickly until you get to know them. I give everyone the benefit of the doubt until they prove me otherwise.

[@jameshigh4274]

Thank you so much for being such a kind person. I love you Gareth!

[@VegasSteveWinn]

I've known and worked with Larry for 30 years and he is THE nicest guy in show business. So proud of everything he has achieved in his decades of entertainment!

[@donovantso]

WOW! Thank you Gareth for being open and understanding. I’m so happy you are able to be so respectful of something that is completely new to you. You have been my favorite and I think this video just proves how genuine and kind you are. Love and respect. 💜🫶🏼

[@letthereberock1]

Gareth and Larry both seem like such genuinely kind people that it brought this straight guy to the verge of tears watching this. If only the rest of the world would follow their example!

[@DavidTexas340]

It starts with you and spreading the awareness to all your friends! Ty em it’s a trickle effect!

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*YOU SLAYED, MARSHMELLOW!* It's one of your most impressive videos. Good vibes all around.🪭

[@LakeConstan]

This is my absolute favourite Travel Deeper video, except for all the ones where Gareth takes his shirt off.

[@RickTexas]

I love Larry. For over 20 years, every time I went to Las Vegas, I would go to the Diva's show. Larry was always very friendly and willing to talk to everyone that attended the show. He would walk through the casino dressed as Tina Turner to tell people about the show. It looks like you had a great time with this story. You are very entertaining so I HAD to subscribe to your channel. The best of luck to you.

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Great to see Garrett never afraid to do stuff out of the box. And it is great for those of us that have never seen this! And women love this?!! Who knew??! Wild!! I was just listening to Avicii's, 'The Nights' and the lyrics: "He (my father) said, "One day, you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember".....

[@joeb.8213]

You’re an awesome person, Gareth and that’s why you’re so blessed. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a studly straight guy who is so accepting, loving, and kind. I won’t forget your simple act of kindness when you agreed to have a picture with me and my partner in San Diego. It was at Seaport Village. I instantly recognized you but didn’t realize you were tall. You were with a beautiful woman and a cute toddler. Keep thriving and thanks for being kind to the LGBT community.

[@gregg5958]

As if I didn’t like your videos enough already! Gareth this was FABULOUS. Thank you so much for being straight but not narrow. What a fun video this was. Marshmallow was a hoot. 🤣

[@danielferreira4220]

I loved working with Larry when i worked at Kraze. He was always a joy and a smile on his face. Made the long nights go so fast. Thank you also for showing another side of this wonderful world.

[@mrki731]

I love Gareth so much. My level of respect went even way further than it already was. Thank you of being nice and open minded. Hot chocolate seems amazing! Would love to see her on Rupaul!!

[@PawneeIN]

This is so amazing. Thanks for sharing their stories.

[@melmar99]

Larry's energy is so infectious. I love it.

[@etienelamaine9392]

Just remember, if you LOVE what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. LARRY is living proof of that

[@Kevin-is-here]

Gareth got some hot chocolate ☕️

[@blakejohnson8831]

I worked with Larry in Las Vegas in the 90's, he is truly a nice guy and great wo work with.

[@joeblow812]

Hot Chocolate and Marshmallow! ❤

[@psdesert7907]

So nice to see a flash of the late great Kenny Kerr who premiered in Vegas in 1977, appearing at the long gone Silver Slipper and then moving on to many other venues. I had the pleasure of traveling with him. He opened the door for us in Vegas

[@Johnny847]

Gareth, THANK YOU!!!, for showing the other side of life. We will be sure to do this brunch!

[@Eric-cq1cz]

69 years old? Black 👏 don't 👏 Crack 👏

[@JoseRodriguez-fx7fb]

WOW!!!!! I remember watching Hot Chocolate here in San Antonio, Texas back in the 80s. Great to see Larry is still entertaining others.

[@rlrober]

Gareth is special !!! Such an amazing person. When I saw Hot Chocolate, I could not believe it was the same one I used to see back in the 80's but it WAS !!! So amazing to see her success !!!

[@ICONICPARIS]

This was amazing. Welcome to our world. I hope you had fun and Hot Chocolate is such a good person with a good heart.

[@kikonyc68]

You know, with wholesome and macho personalities like Gareth and some others I love, I could never know one of them could show a not so kind side and disappoint me with their attitude. I guess you can’t please everybody but I am so happy to see Gareth in this. He showed another wholesome side.

[@beverlycompertore7428]

Wow! Gareth - what an incredible look at a life we would never have imagined. Thank you!

[@Dan-xx5jq]

I think his near death experience gave him a new perspective on life: That life is short...so short! Make the best of it as you never know what is around the corner. Like they say, "It is not about the destination, but the journey".

[@renemarzec7155]

Thanks for this video, years ago we would go to see drag in Chicago, and so many audience would look soooo confused...the host would say, look how confused he looks, his wife will explain it later to him!!!

[@lilpandaexpress3]

Gareth, you cutie in that wig! I love it Marshmallow!!! 💋 so fab!

[@michaelcutcliffe437]

I agree..........the world needs more people like Gareth and Larry especially in the current hate mode maga has thrown the world into!

[@billyd647]

Great episode! It looks like everyone had an amazing time at the show.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

Gay clubs are a great place for straight men to meet straight women. There's no competition, your relaxed, having fun. I know of a couple who were married last year and met at a gay club. Of course, if you get hit on by a guy, be polite and let them know your flatter but your straight... they'll walk away or be impressed that a straight guy is in a gay club, and may even introduced you to their straight girlfriends. Win Win For All.

[@curtbonnell4308]

Gareth, you are simply a wonderful human being. Too bad there are not more like you in this world, so much hate against the LGBTQ+ community these days.

[@faithruckdeschel1294]

Larry/Hot Chocolate seems like such a beautiful soul, and he has that beautiful face it's always lit up with a megawatt smile.

[@perrymeek6564]

Awwww everyone loves Larry 💖💖💖💖

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Good to see Garrett is back!!! Looking good and healthy!!! 👏 👏

[@scottschmitt908]

This is so refreshing to watch! I love how he sees himself as just guy and goes by he. The new generation makes everything so complicated. Thank you for being open minded gareth.👏👏

[@mickiabrahamson6100]

Can't believe he's 69! He might be a vampire

[@tallglasscocoa6105]

The Legendary Ms. HOT CHOCOLATE.

[@AverageSDPoolPlayer]

What a great video Gareth! I'm loving your content from this to all the San Diego centric content and everything in between. Great work!

[@larrydalemyers]

Gareth! You’re simply the best! Have followed you for years… this was awesome! 🤩✌🏻🌈

[@moshea8296]

So, so SO well done! Thanks Marshmallow. You nailed it!

[@CGermanB]

This was wonderful! I really appreciate you asking for pronouns and how to address everyone at the beginning of the video. That was so respectful and set the tone for this entire day. Full of fun, insights, great questions and enjoyable to watch. Thank you ♥

[@joaniet8778]

What a fun vid Gareth!! Larry aka Hot Chocolate is wonderful!! ❤

[@MrJunebug49]

Great video Gareth and big props to Hot Chocolate and all the queens! But really glad ur leg is healing, lost a bit of your food channel, so I looked it up and it brought me here. Blessings👍🏼✝️🙏🏼

[@caddyzig]

Such a fun video! Watching you try to walk in high heels was hilarious.

[@billyruben6540]

Great episode, Marshmallow!

[@brandonlee4322]

Dang that looks like it was so much fun 🤩 🎉🙌

[@jd7089]

****oh wow Hot Chocolate don’t look 69 at all**** ❗️❗️

[@claudete1956]

Amazing! I love the behind the scenes.

[@craig-3883]

This is absolutely one of your best videos! Glad you got to see it from our perspective. ❤

[@mascottie]

17:32 I love how involved Gareth is. Beautiful.

[@alexanderdiaz1]

I know Larry Edward personally and he is such a wonderful and beautiful human being.

[@mrryan70]

Can we talk about how cute Gareth is?

[@karenrn5607]

Best video!! I smiled from start to finish!! Thank you for showing this side of Drag shows. I learned a lot!! ❤

[@trishabnot7125]

I absolutely love this and the direction of your channel …so needed!!! ❤

[@jackfntwist]

This was so cute. Great job. My favorite was when you told that guy, "thanks bitch", and he fell in love. lmao

[@danielrobles7586]

Awesome Dude! 🙌

[@toms4899]

Thank You so much for doing this show!!

[@armandob.castenelli3525]

Great video Gareth. LMAO! with Tina...

[@DerekRalston89]

Thank you for this, Gareth! You truly bring beauty to this world ❤

[@ultraultra6726]

I love this channel! Seeing you smile makes me smile every single time! Looking snatched in those heels and wig too!

[@Runway4Life]

Big hugs to you all! ❤

[@DanniBoiLV]

Vegas local and an artist that does drag here! Absolutely adore Hot Chocolate!

[@Square-ow7oq]

7:15 🙄😂 i can't

[@sunshine6616love]

This was so fun to see! Love the good vibes. Thank you for taking us along

[@yezothebear]

You so deserve all my love Gareth! You a stud and me and my community love you!!! 💙

[@JimLinger]

What a fun video! Hot Chocolate is an icon!

[@colettefan]

This was so cool to watch Marshmallow! I watch your vids constantly and am subscribed to your channel, but this video made me realize why I began to follow you with the instinct that you are such an adventurous and open human! This is my second favorite video after your multiple trips to Mexico! 🇲🇽

[@GreenWitch1]

So much fun! Im surprised he never went to New Orleans. My first introduction to drag was in NOLA in the 80’s. I’ve always enjoyed a good drag show!! Larry..You’re awesome man 😃

[@Dan-xx5jq]

i used to listen to Tina Turner lp's. I loved her "Private Dancer" with that husky voice and high heels, shaking it. i have to listen to it after this video!

[@702tapatio4]

Love Larry from back in our KRAVE days!🥤😍🍿

[@fernandavelloso5634]

Marshmellow 🥰 Awesome episode, I loved it!

[@curtbergeron703]

Why can’t all straight guys be open minded like Gareth! Hot Chocolate, you are amazing!

[@phantpwr]

The confident ones are. The rest are struggling and insecure.

[@lendalee1966]

The good-hearted ones are but don't put it off on just straight guys being jerks. There are gay people, gay men and trans. Women who hate straightening period no matter what the straight guy does at. That straight guy is not willing to sleep with the trans for any steps. He must be hard on transfolded. No, he's straight and he wants to biological women. There's nothing wrong with that. And he has no hate towards that trans woman. But she wants to make it into something. Then you have the gay drag queens that hate straight men. If the straight man isn't gay. Well, that's because he's straight. There are a lot of straightening out there that do not have a problem with the LGBTQ community. I know because I'm part of the community and I know a lot of straight people I have run across very few and I mean very, very few who do not like somebody because of their sexual preference but I have run across a lot of Christians. They do not have a problem with the person being gay or transfer anythey do believe that it's a sin. They believe they have to pray to God so that you don't go to hell. And that's nothing mean for them to say that they truly believe in the Bible. You cannot hate somebody for believing and the Bible if they were raised to believe in that bible. Just like Muslims or race to believe what they believe and Muslims. Religion also do not approve of gay people. And they actually believe in killing the gay. People Christians do not Christians believe in praying for you and being kind to you. A true Christian will be kind to a gay person. That's when you know they're a real Christian. Because true Christians do not hate anybody. But Christians true Christians are hated by the LG b. T community big time and that's not right. You're actually the one that's being in the wrong now. I won't admit there are some straight people that are also gay. People that are horrible transpeople. That are horrible. That's improving this year. There's a lot of trans women out there that are calling themselves transwomen. That really are promoted. Men that like to rape women and they pretend to be a transwoman. So they can go into women jails. Women's prisons, women bathrooms and term those women in the victimso. You gotta look at it from both sides. I look at it from both sides. There is good and bad. And it does not discriminate. You got good people and every group and you got bad people. And every group what bothers me is the majority of liberal woke. People do not believe that they believe anybody that's not like them is completely bad. That's wrong and the ones on the right that are hard cord. Nazi racist, homophobics, they are also wrong. I wish to God that people would wake up and stop being racist. Stop hitting on each other and start caring. About one another for the simple fact that we are all humans and the ones that are sick and evil and like to hurt other people. Physically and mentally those are the people. We need to lock up because they should not be around out in public where they can hurt people. And those kind of people come in every color and come in every type of Is type of sexual orientation

[@lafcad]

Way to go to both Gareth and Hot Chocolate 💯

[@latinjackpot661]

This was freaking awesome!!!!!!

[@yousefal9750]

Gareth, I love this Episode!! You and Hot Chocolate are absolutely amazing!

[@davidnicholson6406]

Good to see Chocolat again I first saw her Thanksgiving 1977.

[@debbieelkington1643]

Love it! 😂❤

[@jameshaddan8538]

Great video - thanks Gareth!

[@MissChristinaXtina]

LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! 😍😍😍 You should do “Life in a life of a drag queen from different states” get the prospective and world of different types of drag queens in many parts of the states ❤

[@cosbystark69]

Ive been around Hot Chocolate a few times at pirahna and he is SO sweet, a world class human ❤

[@cosbystark69]

Also the other queen you saw barb is SO FREAKING FUNNY/NICE- we always have a kiki

[@wendybutler1681]

Everybody loves Hot Chocolate! Imo, drag is the epitome of human artistic expression. The body as art. I love the art and the artists! If I was at a different point in my life I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to design and sew for drag performers. I have an eye for detail and I have serious skills when it comes to garment construction. Completely wasted talents as I blob out in disabled obscurity in rural Oregon. At least I have trees to keep me company.

[@wendybutler1681]

Absolutely delightful video!

[@theblacksheepsoaps1451]

Thankyou sooooo much for this video....with this you have restored my faith in humanity THANKYOU!!!!

[@rafaelruiz7883]

This video was amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mohammadal-drees3106]

I love this guy!!!!! ❤

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Hi guys am from the UK 🇬🇧 .I just wanted to say l have loved watching you today. Thank you x

[@toney2178]

Love you, G! Another great video! I been following for years and you have always been A great, open minded, intelligent, sensitive, curious, and strong individual as well as entertaing and insightful and educational. I can't say enough good things with you and I AM A FAN FOR LIFE!❤❤ .

[@jcarbiero]

Haha what a fun video. You're definitely going out of your comfort zone. BTW @GarethLeonard , you're prettier than Nancy Pelosi in this segment 22:01 🤣😅😂

[@jonathancardenas5252]

Does anyone know what camera he is using to capture his footage?

[@WilliamLHand]

Larry! Haven't seen you in close to 30 years!

[@marybunker8635]

Fun Gareth!

[@umeshvaghjiani822]

Gareth, you are a kind person. I subscribed

[@alvarogarzon3032]

Great!... Thank you for this nice video!... Respectful and funny!

[@robertsandybeach9990]

Larry is a doll...so great to see her...love Miss Beach xoxo

[@JoshyJosh]

Don't meant to copy what other comments are saying, its just really true, more straight guys should be like this. He reminds me of my hetero friends :)

[@childadvocate8374]

Ty darling for doing this segment. Me and daughter gonna have to catch a Hot Chocolate show!❤