Raja on the Infamous Tammie Brown and Rupaul Photo (PT. 1)

[@icametomakecupcakes71]

I don't know how many souls Raja had to steal to look this young but I'm here for all of it😊

[@nicholasb7352]

She stood near Blair and Farrah and stole some of their beauty. She’s flawless so she didn’t need much

[@AxlAX]

She's Shang Tsung 😂

[@megans_elbows927]

Yk now that you say that… I haven’t seen Blair or the little cute one from uk in a minute 😬

[@jesusalfaro3155]

It's make up....

[@hamster-t5v]

@@jesusalfaro3155makeup doesn’t remove wrinkles

[@bingumsbongums]

I wonder if this is why Tammie felt comfy (besides just being Tammie Brown) telling Ru to watch her mouth??

[@lachinx]

Thats EXACTLY what I was thinking. She saw Ru as more of a peer and most likely why she was kinda irreverent about the whole thing.

[@hoobslice]

This makes so much sense! Tammie saw Ru as more of a friend, Ru saw Tammie as a contestant.

[@AshMenon]

Also taking into account that that was the very first season of DR and Ru wasn't seen as the intimidating legend she is now. Back then she was just another drag queen (albeit a well-known one) trying a showbiz gig.

[@holdensmokin]

Very good observation and I agree. But RuPaul is a judge. They may be friends in real life, but it is still a competition. But Tammie will always be one of my favorite RPDR Queens.

[@gavinneedham2013]

I’m not sure. Tammie is tammie and let’s be honest she was right no matter what was going through her head.

[@laurelclark8203]

So yhats why Tammie doesnt give a shit. She knew ru from the streets

[@Square-ow7oq]

And she read her book, she know where Ru buys her wigs

[@Msglamtía]

​@Square-ow7oq I want Ru to talk about Nelson Sullivan who was the first vlogger from the early 80s. I want Ru to give James Prioleau "Dick" Richards III & Nelson Sullivan their 💐. Ru & ladyBunny stayed at Nelsons 5 Ninth Avenue home in the Meatpacking District. He died on the 4th july 1989 . Michelle V is so jealous of Nelson. You can find all Nelson videos on here. ❤

[@Square-ow7oq]

@MsBoujeeGisele i was just making a reference of Tammie being in the Hey Queen show, when she makes a joke about Ru. But i know about Nelson. I have seen those videos, although I'm not sure Ru likes to talk about that period. I vaguely remember an interview when she says he doesn't like to watch or remember that period and those videos, but i may be wrong.

[@freddyfelipe5047]

After a long night of hooking, Tammie and ru they both crystalized 😂

[@michaelkline884]

I agree! I’m older than Ru and I’m sure Tammy has tons of stuff on her!

[@officialbritman4425]

“It’s a building” lol, very helpful

[@gra-emed3617]

😂😂😂😂

[@TimetravelingArchaeologist]

LOL I cracked up too, but it's it's own building and not a row of connected businesses like Laurel Hardware is connected to other storefronts.

[@Abderrahmane-zq3bw]

i think she meant that it’s not adjacent to any other structure because delilah’s is surrounded by 2 parking lots and not other restaurants/ businesses

[@chanwinsern8814]

Dang... Young Ru, Raja and Tammie! 🤩They looked like they've not aged at all!

[@Ima_meangirl]

Girl it wasn’t THAT long ago 😂 This was after Raja’s season.

[@randyrose6303]

​no it wasn't did you not listen to the interview . RuPaul didn't look like that at anytime with Mathu doing her hair and makeup even for going out to a club . This was way before her win and dragrace .

[@c4thal]

⁠​⁠@@Ima_meangirlthat picture is from 2003-2004, wayy before drag race was even conceptualised

[@DarkHighlander1993]

the pic is just a few years old, they just used the same vaseline filter as on S1

[@polinzge9788]

​@@Ima_meangirl and who tf lied to you?

[@EchanteDante]

I find Raja’s stories so fascinating I can literally listen to her talk all day.

[@furby9284]

People always poke fun at her age but she truly has auntie energy, not granny. She’s the cool auntie you always want to hang around, buys you cool knickknacks, tells the best stories, knows everyone in the city, etc.

[@jennysmith9134]

I love her deep voice and references.

[@andresgcoderoilpaz2806]

Him

[@VRRed]

I’m not sure if they’re still around but there used to be a series where Raja would sit down with another queen and draw them and just talk. May be up your alley!

[@catseden777]

Club 7969 used to be the discotheque peanuts, which was one of the trailblazers that welcomed gays and lesbians… before then it was The Pink Pussycat which was the Rat Pack’s fave stripper bar

[@lysareneep.8028]

I remember Peanuts!

[@Tylerlefttheband]

That's the one Derricks talks about on pit stop????!!! And Bob just laughs about it 😅😂

[@brightstarlit]

Trailblazers? I miss going to gay clubs to be around GAY MEN not lesbians, straight women and men , And the albhabet club.

[@couchmoth7089]

@@brightstarlitwomp womp

[@personperson8712]

​@@brightstarlit womp womp

[@maymayrudy771]

Raja's makeup looks flawless in that photo

[@Medusa-]

Was WAITING for Raja to clarify that photo was taken on a Monday night & that she never saw Ru on Fridays 😭😭😭😭

[@ZijnShayatanica]

OOF, AGREED. But Raja was a class act, as always, & didn't want to derail for the sake of drama.

[@bosoudang]

What is that means?

[@ZijnShayatanica]

@@bosoudang Ru has voiced some... Problematic takes about trans people, particularly trans people in drag. So it's unlikely she would have performed on trans nights. 😬

[@gayliljaehyun]

rupaul has always been supportive of the trans community. she may have had some unsavory/old fashioned takes on drag itself, but she has never been transphobic. and she has shown a lot of progress in changing her outlook on what drag is and who can do it. so maybe let it go.

[@faithruckdeschel1294]

​@@gayliljaehyunMaybe and I really hope so, but Ru is a totally different person now and it could also be that he wanted to get the Trans Community to not "come for him" and I felt that Ru had finally turned a corner after Sasha Colby was crowned? I just feel that Ru respects her for hustling and always changing her drag aesthetic (not meaning that other queens haven't)also how much her father loved her no matter what? It's definitely no secret how much Ru loved his beautiful mother, and I just feel he sees so much of himself in Miz Colby. WOW, I use felt and feel a lot! 😂

[@thedivinebrycelamore]

2 yrs later she calls Raja like “ hey girl I got this show for you to come on and win “ 🤣

[@rachaelvaughan1017]

Raja looks incredible. The outfit, the makeup, and hair is 10/10

[@BTonTV]

"I performed on both nights" = I used to be sickening lol

[@xoxodee1392]

Awww look at auntie RuPaula and auntie Laja and auntie Tammie how young and cute they look 😊❤

[@michaelhart7282]

I remember going to Tigerheat at 7969 way back in the day, yes I’m an elder gay of 41

[@stevenwalker5474]

Elder? How are you not just dust and a faint memory? 41 is beyond elder status

[@RealGlowup]

@@stevenwalker5474are you serious? Wtf is your issue

[@niemand9362]

​@@stevenwalker5474 your life must be terrible for you to seek attention on comment sections by being rude. So here's your attention. When you die, you won't be a faint memory, because you know no one will miss you.

[@stevenwalker5474]

@@RealGlowup wooosh

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

That's not elder darling. 😊

[@KhaoticDeterminism]

legends say it was even Michelle took the picture at this Vogue Ball #2Spirit #rupaulsdragrace

[@michaelkline884]

He was and still is one of my favorites

[@AvaAPalma]

Rajah is a fantastic storyteller, there's such a natural charm in how she talks, I could be listening to her all day.

[@PoopiGirl.23]

Wait, just how many gay bars has Violet accused of being homophobic to her? 😂

[@zaasfromparis]

Several !!and they all said She was very rude

[@ageofsapiens7602]

They probably were not homophobic to her, they simply hate her 😂

[@promophobe69]

I know she accused Queen in Paris of being toxic masc and her kicking her out for looking too femme, (which, then why would they let you in in the first place) and they responded that her real reason she got kicked out for filming other people with her phone which was against the rules.

[@YungKit]

All the ones she got kicked out of for not respecting the rules

[@nichellekmalvous6688]

​@@promophobe69oh the hook up club? yea i heard that too lol

[@AdzaanMaiiTso]

tfw when they put up that picture and then show Raja and she's BARELY changed. 🤩 so beautiful!

[@lala6622la]

Raja is literally goddess

[@huskydadtokoda]

Delilah! I went to a birthday party there. I bet it was so fun back when they did drag shows, I had no idea

[@bingumsbongums]

Today is the first time I learned Raja is two-spirit! Do Indonesian cultures practice this?? I know my Native American peoples do, but didn’t know that. Very thankful to have learned this today! ☺️

[@lavone5541]

Yes Indonesia and Southeast Asian in general had gender diversity before islamic colonialism. Now it is very queer hostile. But indigenous culture still persist.

[@bingumsbongums]

@freddiekrueger8715 explain modern…?

[@adi_Iastname]

@freddiekrueger8715u seem like a really pleasant person to be around !

[@bingumsbongums]

@freddiekrueger8715 sheesh dude all I asked was explain modern but here you are being a real piece of work.

[@bingumsbongums]

@freddiekrueger8715 are you even an indian, or are you just nasty for no reason?

[@hellotiffanycox]

Raja is fucking stunning. It’s just not fair. 😂❤

[@MarcusBorton]

Wuv u, Raja + Matthew Shepherd. Thank you both for doing your werk! 🎉

[@pedrofelipepamplona1944]

Her skin looks so good and her makeup is just flawless !

[@bodhiswayze1892]

“DELILAH’S!!!” 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I love it 😊❤

[@TheLadyZ13]

Yes I gagged 😂

[@ffelegal]

Joseph is always so agreeable. I adore his way of interviewing ❤.

[@Hifive91]

Joseph is so cute

[@giannidescalzo2101]

He's just so darn handsome! I have to try not to comment about it on every damn short cause I don't wanna be creepy 😂😂😂

[@brandicunningham7243]

He is! I wonder if he likes trans girls.. One can dream!

[@shaybaby2427]

I was at a meet and greet for Drag Race! I was telling one of the girls how beautiful she was and next thing I know is Tammie Brown screaming…. WE’RE ALL BEAUTIFUL! Yes you are! I quickly got my autograph and got away from the their table as fast as I could! 😂

[@saintgregory9372]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i am dying of laughter, i can only imagine how you felt !! 🤣🤣

[@jeffreyalvarez754]

I have great memories of being in that club! ❤❤❤

[@danielbailey838]

Raja is and will always remain the ONLY Queen that never applied for the show! She was found and asked to be a part!! Iconic ❤

[@yoyodre]

Bebe was asked. And several other queens too

[@mj-zl6ei]

raja is still so beautiful after all these years its insane

[@ghosty4]

Are people acting surprised that RuPaul wasn't always a millionaire with a television show?

[@denniss5275]

Awe...good ole 7969....thank you for the free admission coupons in the gay rags! Free entry and drink specials on bondage sub/dom nights were an affordable way for us poor youngins to get oit once in awhile❤❤❤❤

[@ejakaegypt]

Raja is just STUNNING

[@Barnabybright]

So what is the story behind it? Now that we've had a detailed description of the location of the building?

[@thatgirlwithbangs]

I love Raja’s voice so much!!!

[@jamalobrien4338]

Later in the same interview I think Raja said Ru used to bring her old clothes and give it to the drag queens. She still has some of Ru's pieces

[@_Pashka__]

Is that the same bar that Kelly was mentioning on Trixie and Katya podcast? 7969 Peanuts🙈😅

[@Jayxroberts]

Actually Violet was in a club in France. Not SoCal.

[@darren6400]

Lmao when raven hears the name “DELIAHS!!!” *claps hands*

[@patrickm8894]

Love this Wig Raja!

[@emjcook]

Raja is a Goddess. I’m agnostic but I could be convinced that she is a deity. ❤⭐️

[@marwingillett1452]

Club 7969 (7969 Santa Monica Blvd) or Peanuts used to be so fun !!!

[@marquisbryant]

Raja looked like Tyra in that throw back picture, funny because Raja used to be her makeup artist

[@RinaLottie1994]

Raja is so fking beautiful!! ❤ I love her!!! 🥰

[@gloriahufnagel5556]

LEGENDSSSSSS!! Tammie is an entire vibe ! 😂💜💙

[@eden493]

Violet chacki 😂

[@evankearnsx]

Where?

[@TravioliRavioli]

@@evankearnsxwatch the video and listen?

[@coolkid4457]

Raja is UNCLOCKABLE. If u told me Ru and Jaida Pinkett Smith hung out I would believe you

[@VictoriaHarvey-u5l]

“It’s a building” lmao didn’t think it was a bar in a pavilion

[@jmann6130]

It was actually a cave!

[@MrCandi00]

Rajas face is stunning ❤️✨

[@christinale5588]

Raja was the makeup artist for Americas next top model for a long time

[@Paytatochipz]

it’s amazing to me how drag queens are able to know the specific names and locations of every bar across the country 😭

[@sponky475]

Raja slays always

[@410540]

Back when Ru is still the people. Now I assume she is not hanging with them anymore.

[@MakuraZalis]

You do realize celebrities used to do drugs with club goers right? It's not uncommon for celebs to be pictured with people back then.

[@iZaeVideos]

Ru is approaching the late senior years. Why would she be hanging out at the clubs with new drag queens?

[@frasierbanks]

‘It’s a BUILDING’ 🤣

[@hottubtimemachine1200]

That picture was of 3 beautiful people all smiling and hopefully knowing they are loved and beautiful to people they meet. These women will change the way people think of others and of themselves.❤❤❤❤ no matter what they are loved so don’t judge. Karma is a ruthless bitch and she will get you I’ll make sure of it! 💋💋💋♥️

[@selfdestructivebarbie511]

No way! I was a go-go dancer there - once. They had a lesbian night (Thursdays? Sundays?) and I begged them for WEEKS to let me perform. They finally did, but I wasn’t asked back LOL. This was circa 2001

[@seraby7151]

Lmao at the violet chachki sidestory

[@zoeyb]

I’m convinced I’ll be stuck in laurel hardware during an earthquake. That place makes me nervous

[@aurorafeinlein3150]

Raja is more real than people know for this.❤❤❤

[@the_pseudo_nim]

"Its a building" 😂😂😂😂😂

[@oliviaremijio8966]

Gogo dancing at 7969 in the 90’s😇

[@NecroCrafter]

I loooove Raja's voice ♡

[@StrawberryTasha]

Raja is timeless ❤

[@eko_worldcitizen_84]

Damn. Im focusing on how handsome Shepherd is 😀

[@luisestrada4443]

Raja with Silver Hair is everything

[@guesswhat-chickenbutt]

"It's a building"! 🤣🤣🤣 Aren't they all?

[@jaitt3003]

Raja looks literally like Tyra in that picture, mother

[@rosiestinkie8]

Most businesses end up being Spirit Halloween's, at least it was spared from that fate

[@rachaelmarrero8597]

Imagine looking that perfect. I can’t even.

[@bokuphishp684]

Raja posts this pic on her insta because she is front and center and giving.

[@Tonio_562]

He is sooo fine. His pretty smile and beautiful skin ❤

[@wavyblkqueen]

I love raja real bad! Still my favorite !!!

[@J33-k3s]

Joseph is so handsome

[@AngieVonCountess-Lark]

Although Rupaul was erasing her soul, Tammie reminded her that past working all together in 7969.

[@chrismurphy5629]

I love Raja she is so amazing ❤

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

this look💜

[@dotmatrixxx]

Wasn’t it called club peanuts. But 7969 was the address. I use to love going to eat after at club Yukons which was near by. So many trans would go and you would see a lot of of them working the lot. And you would see so many of the trans admirers

[@GratitudeGriot]

RAJA IS GORGEOUS!!!

[@OG_HazelGrrl]

Well, that proves it. Raja is a vampire.

[@queent2815]

No shade but, Raja has always had the best mug. Look at Ru then look at the goddess ❤

[@doubleodoubleo7368]

raja looks goodt in this photo ❤

[@joeyrich4452]

Joseph is so cute! 💖

[@adriannalerma2270]

Kelly Mantle was just talking about g about this bar on Trixie and Katyas podcast , I thought she was just joking about the name 7969 lmao sorry Kelly

[@kelp5801]

It's amazing how Raja manages to look younger than Jorgeous despite her being 100 years old.

[@stayfree6118]

Truth!!!!!

[@mike856ms]

Okay this was great to know. But we actually learned nothing from the actual picture.

[@byblispersephone2.094]

Violet is still accusing gay clubs of being homophobic byeee

[@OneAndOnlySurge]

Delilah's is NOT a gay club

[@alejandrovasquez92]

Didn't that also happen in Paris?

[@Andrew-ev3ho]

It’s so nice to see you senior citizens living drag still even though you’re so so old 🤓

[@AD-jq7ow]

Violet really has a problem with clubs….

[@goliaboi]

i miss rajah's old model makeup

[@kevoiscreepy]

Raja you look fantastic ❤

[@BunhieKleever]

I am now opening a bar called "Across from Laurel Hardware".

[@DorisIrr]

Raja you are my favorite.

[@icemccoolfrost127]

Wait so it’s rupaul in green and raja in the middle right?

[@pastrychefalfred876]

yep!

[@Queenofpentacles1]

Dang these comments are lining up with my eyes

[@henryjessup2424]

Raja low key looking like Rihanna

[@DanGo925]

NOOO 😂

[@Laqweesha-la_queefa]

Joseph Sheperd is Cuteee 😍💕