Sharon Needles Controversies and Accusations Explained

[@DragTeaServed]

Did you already know about these allegations?

[@williwildfang8032]

I did and it's literally so disgusting. I'm glad several queens called her out

[@Yardibella]

Yes I did and it is unfortunately kinda on brand in my opinion.

[@surrealistgirlx]

Yes. I haven't seen her at Drag Con. I don't know if she still on any of the tours. She is a racist & a predator. What she did to Dida, Latrice, Monet, Bob, Lashawn, & any/all people of color should have gotten her ass disqualified, not Willam. Ru must have known something; you know Michelle told her after the cruise. But there's a storyline & a product to push (Drag Con, Werk The World, other international tours, cruises, Las Vegas residencies, etc.) so fuck it. The whole thing is so unsavory. There also details about her grooming Annecy. I agree with the above poster - disgusting. You would think after the story about Annecy on Daily Beast & so other news outlets that there would have been a reckoning. It's as bad as Tyra Sanchez. She needs to go away now.

[@pembrokelove]

… and then some. It’s fair of you to call them “allegations”, but there’s a ton of supporting evidence. When the queens who were there say that Sharon was the villain and they all support PhiPhi, the alleged “bully” of the season… that’s when I started to understand him important editing is in assigning a winner!

[@heidemonteith]

I had but not in detail. Thanks for this

[@Stanzaawashere]

Willam is genuinely one of the best queens out there and when there is something to be called out she will call it out and yet she's been made out to be this huge villain and diva by Ru and the production team. Seriously one of the most mistreated rpdr contestants out there. She deserves so much better but honestly so do most of the queens of colour and trans queens that have been on the show

[@kirstywright5228]

Willam actively worked with Sharon after the season.

[@drewu213]

She broke the rules and shagged one of the crew.

[@autumntess330]

@@kirstywright5228 I know I was gonna say I wonder why she continues to have a relationship with her and said in that comment that she loved her.. that’s good she calls her out but I’m surprised she has a relationship with her at all given how terrible of a person Sharon is

[@CaptainKie1]

@@autumntess330Sharon clearly has a drinking problem and probably still uses other substances while a lot of the more successful queens from that time are either sober or not going hard like they’re 20/30 anymore. If you’ve ever been close to an addict you’d know how hard it is to let them go even if they’re terrible

[@empressofchaos2693]

This isn't just a swastika Sharon is wearing on her shirt. It's an exact replica of the flag used by the NS regime. In Germany, where I'm from, wearing any symbols affiliated with the Nazis is literally a criminal offense. Even without the racism allegations, this would be where I draw the line. The fact that she uses the N-word as well speaks for itself. If you skip to 4:11 and look at the hat she's wearing, you can see the 'Reichsadler' (an eagle holding a wreath with a swastika) attached to it. Seems like it's common for Sharon to wear Nazi symbols as accessories which honestly makes me sick.

[@CaptainKie1]

She’s doing it like how the Sex Pistols wore it. Ru herself even wore a confederate flag outfit. It’s supposed to be offensive to Nazis, you think they want to see a drag queen wearing their shit? Obviously it’s in poor taste but that was her brand. I will defend this cause it’s basic media literacy and anyone who thinks a drag queen wearing that stuff is trying to show support of it is not very bright

[@MJMdr8]

She's doing it for the shock value, she's punk, it's meant to be provocative. Not saying it's right but I don't think she's racist

[@riqrimoli]

​@@MJMdr8there's a clear difference between being edgy and doing things for shock value and dressing up as a nazi and saying the n word. its racist whether she meant it or not

[@MJMdr8]

@@riqrimoli what is the difference, it's absolutely for shock value. She did a racist thing which is bad, is she a racist person idk. I doubt it.

[@riqrimoli]

@@MJMdr8 if you do racist things---well that makes you racist. simple as that.

[@espresso_beans]

Maturing is realizing that Jaremi Carey was right about Sharon

[@roibigdawg4606]

Pfft

[@619chrisoriginal]

Yup and when she made an appearance on season 3 of boulet brothers dragula I was like whoa!!!

[@mosesthesaint5356]

It’s not maturing… it’s having a mind for your own & thinking what you want to to believe regardless of what others think. It’s just people like to hop on the bandwagon. But welcome aboard! I hate to say it but when you rewatch the season & watch both Sharon & Phi Phi, there are so many times that Sharon got away with things, things that the fanbase let get get away with. To top it off, Sharon was overrated.

[@marcosbravo4293]

Nah because Sharon is 💩 a person doesn’t mean that Phi phi wasn’t one too

[@espresso_beans]

@@marcosbravo4293 Last time I checked, telling someone to “go back to party city” isn’t as bad as calling people racial slurs. Jaremi is a very nice person. The villain edit is bullshit and doesn’t represent people in real life.

[@lillietheoneandonly]

This has been known for awhile. Bob and dida have both told many stories of Sharon freely using the N word whenever she wanted, as well as making and wearing anti semitic remarks. She has sexual assault allegations from multiple fans from meet and greets (talking about SAing them, grabbing them without consent in let’s just say no no zones) and one from a at the time minor, who got so much hate they stopped being on the internet for a long time.

[@notverynotoriousg5674]

i can be quite the little anarchist, but being an anarchist, I fully realize that my rights end where another person's begin, and that this behavior frequently goes on under the guise of "creative license" (please see Marilyn Mason, Kanye West, etc) is disgusting. Fenton and Randy are fine with this stuff because its cash in the bank for them.

[@codyrikerbr]

@Rose Anne Boushard racism is art? Lol

[@wsturg]

So the n word or the N word?

[@lacucurrucucu9245]

Now even touching in a meet and greet is assault lol this generation is beyond ridiculous.

[@psychoPilgrim36]

@Rose Anne Boushard you are dumbing down the meaning of racism to justify pretentious and meaningless art. Art that has no other purpose but to offend is hardly art at all, its just being an edgelord. I actually really really liked sharon before this very moment so its not like im eager to hate on her or anything. But its possible to be offensive and make a statement while also being tasteful and this is not tasteful

[@scorpioigor]

Looking back, it makes me feel kinda bad how bad we treated Phi Phi. Sure, she wasn't perfect, but the show clearly gave her a villain edit, and she was so distraught after All Stars 2 that she didn't even return for the reunion. Jaremi has gone on to do great things outside of the show, while Sharon is going around wearing fucking swastikas thinking she's being funny. It's pathetic, honestly.

[@laincoubert7236]

if we're talking about her behaviour on S4, then i think i heard that all of her drama with sharon was planned and fake, that way jaremi could benefit from being on the show i guess.

[@boo8082]

just because SN is a toxic person doesn't justify what phi phi has done on all stars. Sure you could all blame it on the edit but SHE is one who gave all the original material.

[@shadibeidas1]

I mean, both can be toxic...

[@Talon007]

If you thought ya'll treated PhiPhi bad FKA Tyra Sanchez is even worst

[@dixierae3442]

@@boo8082 absolutely. Just because Sharon's behaviour is worse it doesn't mean that Jerami should be forgiven for his.His actions after the season were horrible and he wasn't being edited then he was being recorded live.

[@daydreambeliever3127]

I always got the feeling that Sharon was trying too hard to be a "shock" queen. Hm, maybe she should go back to Party City.

[@kenthegreyadams]

I knew about most of this for some time which is just such a deep shame. Artistically, she was one of my favorite winners and groundbreaking in many respects and now she's just serving the stereotype of why people are afraid of that aesthetic... I initially felt somewhat liberated by the existence of Sharon and now it's like that dark closet in your room that just stays shut forever because the mess within isn't worth your effort. Damn Sharon. I hope you get it together. It's such a disservice to your craft, your happiness and peace, and to the community at large.

[@godrickstockwell1505]

I remember being so excited when she won and now there's this dark cloud over an amazing season. I don't know how much of her behavior is for shock and how much she actually believes, either way it's gross. I've heard rumors she has substance abuse problems so that could be part of it, if that's the case I hope she gets help and comes to regret and atone for her actions

[@bekleedee]

its really disappointing to see all this. before my daughter passed away, Sharon was one of her favourite queens along with Juju. this isn't ok. the constant use of the n word is horrible.

[@maura_lee-corrupt4790]

I’m so sorry for your loss

[@bekleedee]

@@maura_lee-corrupt4790 thank you. I appreciate that

[@hannah3146]

@@bekleedee so sorry for your loss sending you positive vibes and peace to you 💜

[@NefariousSpineLizard]

@@bekleedee You're so strong for going on despite taking such a heavy loss. Hugs and love sent your way honey

[@colinekszczecin]

After watching a few videos about various dramas and controversies, I can see that Willam is giving off some serious chaotic good vibes. Aslo who tf gives out cruise invitations to minors?

[@qaf19]

I was asking myself the same, but in the article it says she went on that cruise with her parents

[@rubinchavarria7173]

@nono ne the whole idea of the videos was no one is safe . Hence the “beat down”

[@godrickstockwell1505]

Willam is def chaotic good lol. She'll raise hell for a good cause or just because she's bored

[@lune78]

To be honest I'm not even sure I can watch S4 again. Not only did they give Phi Phi the villain edit and made the whole fandom hate her but they crowned Sharon even AFTER they were notified of her use of racist slurs on set. Her behavior in general is just very questionable and disgusting, she seems like she wants to shock people at all costs and doesn't care who she hurts in the process. I just can't support that, and it's a shame because Sharon actually opened the doors for alternative queens on Drag Race and until I learned about the allegations I was a big fan.

[@qaf19]

I feel exactly the same. She used to be one of my favorites. But if those allegations turn out to be true (the racial slurs obviously are), i could never watch S4 the same way.

[@godrickstockwell1505]

We had a fella at my local hobby store a few months ago try to be funny and shocking by doing "the salute" across the front of the shop. I was about to get physical with him before the owner stepped in and told him to cut the shit. Our store has a very diverse crowd and the owner wants to keep it that way and make sure everyone feels welcome. He told me after the fact that the only reason he stopped me was he didn't want to see me get a criminal record

[@ajnelson30]

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[@DragTeaServed]

No worries! I’m glad they help you 😊

[@sadiestranks]

If you read Alaska’s biography she basically doesn’t say anything positive about Sharon. According to Alaska Sharon‘s been problematic since the day they met

[@LabChile]

It's Alaska's book so obviously it's going to paint Sharon as the bad guy, and poor Alaska as someone nothing to do with Sharon BS but remember! Annecy said Alaska was Sharon's ACCOMPLICE, Alaska was aware of everything, all the child abuse yet she allowed it, moreso Alaska even participate on that

[@lillietheoneandonly]

I wanna note that I made a comment on this once when she got her own vodka, asking why people would work with her considering the allegations and racism. 100+ comments telling me to die bc I was lying, Sharon herself commenting and saying shit like if you only knew the whole story. Like I know you’re a racist, that doesn’t need a story

[@surrealistgirlx]

Yikes. I'm sorry that you went through that. What a disgusting asshole.

[@hannah3146]

@@DraperStan23 I know this wasn't directed towards me but I've got similar hate and it just blows me away! Some people are just nasty and insecure and try to pass that energy into others. I'm trying to not be sensitive or not let people with no common sense or morals get me down but it can be hard. Sometimes I lost faith in humanity you are a reminder there's still good people in this cruel dark world.

[@dandereninja4750]

I would like to know why she thought it was okay to use the word it so casually as she did. However I think the rest of her behavior was meant to be an act but she didn’t know when to stop acting. Not saying it was okay, just that she didn’t know when to stop.

[@jifij89]

people who’s entire brand is just shock and offence are so annoying and boring. like you’re adults, please grow up and get a personality!

[@jdwrink]

Bob the Drag Queen called him a 40 year old troubled teen. A term that applies to many people.

[@dixierae3442]

I was really surprised that more people didn't get bad vibes from Sharon. I never thought that she should have won her season. I believed that Chad Michaels deserved that win. I wasn't shocked at all when this news came out. It's very sad that none of her behaviour was anything she tried to hide people just chose to ignore it.

[@jasperwellington11]

Sharon won because she won the most challenges and back then that determined the winner. So while you PREFER Chad..Sharon statistically was the best and deserved her crown.

[@eric7798]

yeah... yeah, sure. Is it just me, of you could have ANY SIMILAR news for ANY queen that has been on the show and you'd get some nobody in the comments saying that about her. LOL

[@jasperwellington11]

@@eric7798 exactly. I bet you any queen that has some sort of controversy or drama you always get that one person that's like "I knew something was off about her."...Bitch plz

[@justicemanz]

just because you got bad vibes from sharon doesnt mean she didnt deserve to win. im not trying to defend sharon im just saying sharon was just the best one in her season

[@user-bo1os9nz8e]

Chad is boring

[@canaryinacoalmine7267]

I understand that the swastika also is a symbol in Hinduism, however the swastika Sharon used in her costume was the exact color and representation the Nazi's used. I do not know why someone would use the N word knowing it brings sadness to our black sisters and brothers, this is all sad that she did these things. We need to build our community up instead of hurting our community.

[@theroyaletea]

Swastikas in Hinduism have 4 dots in it, so it's not it

[@kenthuang436]

The symbol is also important in the Shinto religion.

[@mxmox]

Exactly, she would not be able to defend herself with some “it’s not JUST the Nazi symbol” BS.

[@mishmishstudio]

The Nazi swastika is different than the original one. It is facing to the right and is in 45 degrees angle. Sharon definitely work the Nazi one, especially with the red around it.

[@user-ht2wm1iz3j]

I understand it was meant to be an edgy critique on Walt Disney's racist and supposedly nazi views, as the outfit is Mickey Mouse with a swastika, and she and Alaska did variations on this outfit several times together in the past, but it doesn't translate to modern times. Drag has covered controversial topics for a long time, but some things, such as using the N word are definitely not hers to do.

[@MrZzToOoFlyY]

Absolutely unacceptable, I cannot believe the show/producers etc would willingly allow anyone to use any slurs, especially racists ones. She should have been warned at the least and if she continued goodbye, off the show but they let her win anyways!

[@RKochel721]

Especially on a show hosted by a black man..

[@BOO_I.m_A_Ghost]

The amount of people in the comments who are blaming a mentally ill child for almost being killed by a fully grown adult is deeply disturbing. I suppose you people find it easier to blame a victim than hold a predator accountable. After all, holding someone accountable requires you to get off your lazy, selfish ass and do something to help someone else for once in your pathetic life.

[@godrickstockwell1505]

The fact that the victim was a mentally ill child makes this whole thing so much worse. When you think your life is worthless and you reach out to someone you idolize only for them to tell you to end it, fucking horrifying

[@Sirlgglesworth]

The racist stuff is inexcusable, but... What was a 15 year old doing on a gay cruise hanging out with drag queens? In that situation, they're surprised to be offered drinks and drugs, like ???

[@that90skid67]

So on race chaser Willam was comforting Alaska for not getting picked for the all stars all winners season and said that they were probably just waiting on the Sharon Needles drama to die down so they could cast them both to compete against each other. I just feel like it would be a mistake to ever cast Sharon again with all these allegations against her. I actually hadn’t heard about the allegations that she’d encouraged ppl to commit suicide. It’s all messed up, but that one really upset me. I really hope WOW never invites her back.

[@tsxtina2919]

I think it would be great tv

[@jeffsanders3453]

I don’t think Alaska wasn’t given the call because of the want to have Sharron. I think it was because Jinkx was an initial want for AS7 and they didn’t want Jinkx and Alaska competing against each other. One reason because they are similar drag queens in terms of being comedic performers who can act, sing, and do improv. Two, they don’t want a regular season winner competing with an All Star winner from their season so the topic of “Who should had reality won the season” comes up. Sasha or Aquaria arent on AS7 so we don’t get that comparison as well.

[@that90skid67]

@@jeffsanders3453 idk, they have Monet and Trinity competing against each other and I feel like that was the ultimate “who should have won” scenario. I don’t see why they would avoid it, they live to bring the drama🤷‍♀️

[@eurodara]

@@that90skid67 but Monet and Trinity are both winners of the same season, Alaska and Jinkx are not

[@that90skid67]

@@eurodara 🧐oh I see what you guys are saying! Sorry that took me a minute lol

[@1zaidazane]

sharon is definitely racist. there is photo evidence on tumbler of her signing a black fans photo “love you n-word”. so many people tried to defend her then, and it was awful. the fandom has been toxic since season 4, if we are being real.

[@mxmox]

3:27 that is not just a swastika, that’s full on the flag of the German Reich made into a top. I am German and she would not have survived if we’d met that day.

[@hannah3146]

I can't believe people would even help her make that outfit! Someone in the picture was helping her and might have made it for her. As an Israeli this just makes me sad

[@androogalt]

So what, Sharon isn't saying people should be Nazis, she's commenting on Disney. Have a cry, people don't owe you nuthin big fella

[@samiracle]

@@androogalt amazing how many ppl miss that entirely. I guess there are many who don’t know that the beloved Walt Disney was a notorious anti-Semite and personally invited Leni Riefenstahl, post-TRIUMPH OF THE WILL, to tour his studios with him, under the guise of having been impressed with her innovations as a filmmaker. Revolutionary though she was (her innovations in filming athletics in OLYMPIA basically created the templates by which several popular sports are filmed to this day) it’s nigh unforgivable to invite someone who used the medium to glorify Hitler and create the most disastrously effective propaganda film ever made as a special guest while the subject of her films was using her work to create the Holocaust. It’s kind of irresponsible of the video here to just “report” the wearing of the symbol without noting the very obvious commentary on mainstream American acceptance of fascism that the performance was intended to convey (and which recent history has shown us to be accurate).

[@hannah3146]

@@samiracle this is creepy and scary. However Sharon still should never have worn it.

[@samiracle]

@@hannah3146 wearing it for no other reason than to be insensitive is wrong, but making an actual critical statement is not.

[@loveq.8216]

ugh she was my favorite in her season.

[@TavoRacho]

*But some fans only hate Tyra and didn't see this*

[@tsxtina2919]

I saw this and I still hate Tyra

[@beepscat5798]

Aquaria had no problem using Sharon's name when it would benefit her, when Sharon's name became toxic then Aquaria gave her the boot. Sorry, I have no sympathy for Aquaria in this case. (Do not think I dislike Aquaria because I think she is phenomenally talented, I just give my opinion on people fairly. I am unlike most fans, I will not go easy on queens I like and attack only those I dislike).

[@BenSwagnerd]

110%. Im not an aquaria stan or hater either way. Shes talented as fuck and does an incredible job. But did you lie? Nah

[@emmanuel7489]

I can't stand Aquaria but I think she's not wrong to have distanced herself from Sharon. We know Sharon started talking to Aquaria and "mentoring" her when she was very young. We don't know how that relationship developed, but I cannot imagine Sharon having the best intentions. Whether Aquaria used Sharon's name to gain popularity or not is not a big deal. What bothers me about her is that now she's trying to act like they were never close and that she never used Sharon's name for clout.

[@amillan2004]

Which is why I always feel critical about her winning and The Vixen being narrated as a villain.

[@shalitababy5068]

I really don’t see the issue here, she stopped using her name because she became aware of the allegations, what’s wrong with that? And having your Drag Mother help you gain notoriety as a Drag artist is very common

[@dontxtalk]

She may not have been aware of all of this though. Obviously she distanced herself, as she should.

[@jscho8674]

Back in the day, when Sharon was on the show, I freaking LOVED her. I thought she was so original, and I was thrilled when she won. Now though.... Holy crap. She is such a terrible person. It blows my mind!!! Awful.

[@wm5537]

How anyone can support this wacko is beyond me.

[@chrisblevins755]

Sharon is an obviously talented artist. And I think a lot of her actions and words, were attempts to be edgy or to gain attention. I can think of a lot of better things someone can do for attention other than offensive, tasteless behavior. She had an amazing platform to expand her brand, but that's now been burnt to the ground. It's sad actually.

[@sharks9555]

yes!! she was so talented and so unique and she really chose to waste the great opportunity she had on being ignorant, bigoted, cringey, and a predator

[@dandereninja4750]

That sounds very plausible. I feel like it’s plausible that she was trying to be edgy and controversial but she took that act too far and didn’t know when to stop. There is nothing wrong with it being an act but you need to know when to drop the act.

[@dixierae3442]

I am really pleased to see that Aquaria has distanced herself from Aaron. I was never much of a fan of Aquaria as I felt she always seemed to be very angry. Rumour is that she may be in the second season of All Stars winners and I'm really looking forward to seeing a more mature Queen and I'm also curious how much she's changed not having Aaron as a mentor.

[@DrT0705]

I am confusion. Isn't the show Rupaul's Drag Race? A pioneering black LGBTQ+ icon? I know Rupaul isn't in the workroom all day long, but I don't understand how a white queen skipping around casually saying the n-word is acceptable to anyone on the production team?

[@maximet.6585]

I loved your comment at the end of the video calling against hateful comments, and I thought your overall ton was careful and responsible. So honestly for that alone, you got my like and a follow. Great job 👍🏻

[@jdavis.]

I'm surprised Alaska doesn't get brought into this conversation more often. She was dating Sharon during this time - surely she must have been involved with all of this, or at least witness to it?

[@missthang5654]

We just ignoring the fact she exposed herself allegedly too ig

[@natm2443]

@@missthang5654 what do you mean?

[@Emilythematerialgurl]

@@natm2443 in video it says that the victim they got messages from Alaska while Sharon was doing all that the messages were of Alaskas genitals and the pics were sent without consent even if the victim themselves said ok to it they were underage so yeah

[@RowdyBoy82]

Alaska was probably in on some of the abuse and doesn't want to be implicated.

[@grantmegan91]

This is a big reason why I have a bad feeling whenever I see Alaska. U can't be with someone that long and not know who they are. I get the same vibes from Alaska as I do Sharon

[@emilygoolsby243]

And I oop 😳

[@Yardibella]

Agreed

[@hay6930]

This Alaska is very entertaining but I can’t help but to question her morals because… they were together for so long she had to know how bad Sharon is.

[@lillietheoneandonly]

I absolutely agree. I honestly get a bad feeling from Alaska too, but that’s because she participated in some less savory things (public oral, pretending to be a dog while Sharon fucks her on stage). I don’t write her off completely but I certainly don’t get a good vibe from her and she still works with Sharon, unlike most other people

[@dimatree]

Wow

[@wareforcoin5780]

A very long time ago I was in a facebook fan group for Sharon Needles. She had just released Ouija Board and a fan said, and I quote, "it missed the mark." Sharon took this very personally and wigged out. Ever since then I haven't been a fan. My opinion has only gown down further since then.

[@lisbonirish]

If the allegations against Sharon Needles are true, then a lot of people know a lot more than they are letting on. Including Alaska, Aquaria and WOW. It beggars belief that she could be so nasty in public and so quiet in private.

[@dante6985]

That's super speculative. Alaska? Maybe. Aquaria and WOW? Aquaria has spoken about how she doesn't really have a drag family and she wasn't that close as friends with Sharon. Drag mother / daughter is a mentor / mentee relationship (this is how you do your make-up, this is how you pad, etc.) so there's no reason to suspect and accuse her of knowing wrongdoing. This is all we do know: they were acquaintances who worked on their drag together. (And to give an example, Harvey Weinstein's wife, Georgina Chapman, knew nothing about his gross misdeeds). WOW PRESENTS is a production company. They only know about Needles appearances on WOW productions, they don't go to her drag shows and monitor them for content, or her behavior otherwise. They'd probably did a background check on Needles before she appeared on Season 4, that's about it.

[@lisbonirish]

@@dante6985 Yeah, right. Georgina Chapman knew absolutely NOTHING. Funny that no one has ever heard of her or her fashion firm since it all come out? Maybe not so many people believe her. WOW have shown themselves to be very shady in relation to other things, so I wouldn't trust them further than I can throw them. As for Aquaria: I think she has been very careful to distance herself since the shit hit the fan; but perhaps she should have done it before the shit hit the fan.

[@lisbonirish]

And this is YT. Speculation is allowed, if not highly desirable.

[@dante6985]

​@@lisbonirish Chapman almost certainly heard the rumors. Weinstein had a career where he flied around the world and was absent often. To her they're just rumors until someone comes forward with legal action (as has been the case with Kevin Spacey, Bill Cosby, and Bryan Singer). There was a rumor Tom Cruise was gay. A tabloid even talked to an alleged lover, who later admitted he made the whole thing up. You'd be surprised what people don't know and can hide. Yes, you're allowed to speculate on who will be on the next season of Drag Race or what will come next for the MCU. Framing Aquaria and WOW Presents as guilty of wrongdoing for knowing something without a SHRED of evidence is really crappy. Annecy mentioned Alaska by name, and recounted an event where alleged inappropriate behavior occurred. That's fair to wonder what she knew, hence my "maybe" (it's still alleged.) Annecy said NOTHING about Aquaria (or WOW PRESENTS), nor is there even something so much as a picture of them together. So you've only got guilt-by-association (because-they-knew-each-other) which is an outright logical fallacy.

[@lisbonirish]

@@dante6985 Ok, so maybe Georgina Chapman (I was never a fan of hers, I admit) heard what for her were just rumours. But did she really know nothing or is this what she has said? I have not "framed" WOW and Aquaria (and if I have, I apologise, as this was not my intention). I just feel that many more people already knew what Sharon Needles was doing but said nothing at the time. I find it hard to believe that they didn't know about it, as Ms Needles obviously had no qualms about saying things in public. Including on on RPDR Season 4. I find it very had to believe that neither WOW nor Aquaria (though I could more readily be convinced of the latter's innocence) had heard of things before they spoke up (has WOW ever acknowledged that Sharon Needles said the things she is alleged to have said on Season 4?).

[@erinsheline8398]

I just never understood why Latrice was so excited about Sharon winning if this was the case?

[@eurodara]

maybe internalised racism?

[@erinsheline8398]

@@eurodara Maybe, she seemed generally thrilled for her. Like, if it couldn't have been her...she wanted Sharon.

[@oliviawalmsley2167]

In January of this year, it marked 10 years since Season 4 first aired. Latrice posted on their story the cast in the promo for the season to celebrate and tagged Sharon. So Latrice seems to like Sharon to some extent.

[@erinsheline8398]

@@oliviawalmsley2167 Exactly! Plus Willam, Alaska, Ben, and a bunch of other people did that Hawaii trip not long after the allegations came out. There's videos of this on Willam's channel. Unless Willam just didn't post it right away, IDK...

[@heyGV8]

I knew Annecy and was around the same age heavy in the community. It was weird throughout the whole relationship and my friends and I have always talked about multiple wrong things that went down. Especially the vines. And when we watched her go on the cruise. She’s a lovely person and I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. My queen was always the kindest to me! ♥️

[@daintylittlefae]

doesn't annecy use they/them pronouns..

[@jakkudemoff3043]

It's a shame about Sharon because her drag was so unique - - I wonder what Alaska knows about her

[@hannah3146]

If Alaska had any part omg I really hope that's not true!

[@SierraG]

Everything. They're best friends.

[@jakkudemoff3043]

@@SierraG precisely what I was thinking - the bidding starts at $10,000!

[@mimibanana5615]

Her drag isn’t unique, just watch Dragula.

[@jakkudemoff3043]

@@mimibanana5615 I love Dragula! But to me it's a little more akin to the show face off because it's a little more costume like with prosthetics and everything - I think it's in another league because they do some professional looking work on Dragula that could be straight out of a movie set-- Sharon wasn't trying to be scary she was being funny

[@kenthuang436]

I know a lot of Pittsburgh queens greatly dislike Sharon and won’t even work with her. A few even prefer hanging out and working with Alaska than Sharon.

[@inlovewithJLT]

Which queens?

[@kenthuang436]

They were local queens that have not been on Drag Race. I’m not sure if you’ve heard of them and I can’t remember exactly who as this conversation was five years ago. I’m pretty sure one of them was VyVyan Vyxn who was seen on an episode of one of the Real Housewives shows performing for the wives and knows many of the Drag Race queens as she has done shows with them in the US with Roxxy Andrews being mentioned the most.

[@inlovewithJLT]

@@kenthuang436 I'm a Pittsburgher and go to local shows.

[@kenthuang436]

I think another queen that I’ve talked to that mentioned not liking Sharon at all was Boston Michaels. I do remember VyVyan Vyxn saying she didn’t like Sharon and preferred hanging out with Alaska when they were still together.

[@kenthuang436]

I think another queen that I’ve talked to that mentioned not liking Sharon at all was Boston Michaels. I do remember VyVyan Vyxn saying she didn’t like Sharon and preferred hanging out with Alaska when they were still together.

[@ezequielmca4385]

Disgusting. And yet she won!!! What's wrong with the production of this show?

[@eurodara]

seeing that RuPaul was transphobic until recently, I am not surprised the producers would be racist

[@m0_0.]

she was white and skinny so i’m not shocked that she won

[@sirdragonmoon7092]

Its really interesting when you learn that the reason why other people didnt like working with sharoon was actually cause she was very problematic with how she interacted with others instead of her style as it was portrayed ln the show. This is sort of mentioned too on sister rivalry (not sure which episode but there is a compilation of every time the 2 of them talked about each winner) were they explain that in the past many queens didnt feel like they could speak out against someone like sharoon

[@foster2095]

jesus christ that last pic of sharon is terrifying

[@vinnie906]

Sharon is not problematic, that implies that she's oblivious to the consequences of her actions. She's intentionally controversial and was unanimously praised on her season NOT BECAUSE people understood her, but because: - Gaga was huge back then, so that had a huge influence. Even Sharon admitted that; - Quoting Sharon herself: "I'm not sure if the fans loved me, but they really did hate Phi Phi".

[@kervyazuro2673]

Ermmm she groomed a child?

[@starlabratcherflannigan1798]

I agree Sharon Needles lives on controversy she creates a lot of it it's part of her act. I have to remember there are two sides to every story if there is substance abuse Sharon maybe ya oda tackle that cuz it's not doing you any good. I love Sharon Needles Lady Gaga I can take her or leave her

[@dontxtalk]

Glad I was team Phi Phi on S4 haha. Sharon is just straight up a terrible person, hope she never gets a platform again.

[@rachaelvaughan1017]

I thought Sharon was overrated during season 4.

[@hay6930]

@@rachaelvaughan1017 SAME I don’t even know why I love spooky concepts and everything I just never liked her

[@piznoctsauo8141]

In typical Willam's fashion, she ends up being the unsung hero. ❤️

[@MatthewRodarte]

This really breaks my heart. But then again Sharon tells us he’s a drunk punk clown so with that said her mouth runs on nonsense. I’m really bummed because I looked up to her for being Halloween 🎃 and spooky I wish she was well in the head. I pray for Aaron because she saved me during my hs years.

[@arianaflores2843]

I was JUST talking about this the other day! Thank you 🫶🏼

[@loreshansmith3560]

I’m not defending anyone, but some of the adults who were in the room during the incident on the cruise said that they tried to tell Annecy to get out of the room due to the drugs and everything but they (Annecy) refused and said they’re fine with being around drugs.

[@loreshansmith3560]

@@bijougahan I was just saying what I heard from people who were there 🤷‍♂️

[@starskreem8258]

Its quite well known that Annecy made up these allegations. They were called out on it a couple of years ago because they tried to make similar allegations to a number of other drag race queens. She provided no evidence to back up their story. When they were confronted with the truth on reddit, they deleted their account. Plus if they had half the evidence they claimed they had, Sharon would have been arrested by now. Its all bullshit especially since its a 15 yr old we are talking about.

[@gabrielaagnolettocardoso4812]

She was my favorite from season 4, but I started to watch that season again yesterday and noticed in the first episode she made a joke about being an obese Latin under drag and Jiggly was pissed about it. I remember jiggly saying nasty things about her relationship with Alaska, but I never realized before that Sharon also made toxic (and racist) comments right from the beginning

[@tatianagranger2427]

Oh hell no!!! If she is being racist and using language like that everywhere, it’s absolutely unacceptable that this hasn’t been made a huge deal?? I’m going to listen to the podcasts and do my research but this is NOT OK.

[@Derrek84]

I don't quite buy that Aquaria renouncing Sharon. I mean, she knew her for a long time, so she must have known what Sharon was doing and still called her her mother. Only when it became public did Aquaria change her mind?

[@Starxoulla]

I never knew this thank you for covering this

[@Tobtura]

How can you go to a drag race themed cruise as a 15 years old? Smh 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@BPDBUTTERFLY]

I don't know also if everyone realizes how much proof there is of everything Annecy said. At one point they made a google drive folder with all of it. I think they got overwhelmed though and stopped posting about all of it as far as I know.. there was videos of Sharon giving them alcohol etc.. the fact that Sharon felt comfortable taking those videos is rlly disturbing..and telling

[@DaisiesInMercury]

You do such a great job & put so much effort into your videos! You deserve more views and followers.💕

[@DragTeaServed]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimberlee8567]

The AnnaCy things sound too outlandish to be true.. I don't think children are eligible to enter a contest giveaway especially for a cruise ship ?! Please.. I don't believe that malarkey

[@criminalrappergreasygod8886]

Still can’t believe I used to be a Sharon fan.

[@elysowers5033]

I'm not defending Sharon but she is a night club performer for adults. If your child is interacting with an adult man online ownership should fall mostly on the parents. Saying the N work isn't acceptable in any setting. #WillamIsAnIcon

[@jenniferdignan8507]

How was a 15 year old allowed to go on the cruise? Sounds sketchy. Not saying they lied about the allegations, but that shouldn't have been allowed.

[@dylantd9189]

@@jenniferdignan8507 yeah should hold the production company to fault. They clearly did not do enough vetting, and if they allowed minors then the performers should have had criminal checks etc.

[@RavenByotch]

@@jenniferdignan8507 I was on this cruise and her and Sharon were always together. I never saw a guardian/parent with them. The child has been called out as bring problematic herself. When we had PhiPhi perform shortly after the cruise, she snuck out of her house and was waiting in the parking lot of the bar (around midnight) to meet her.

[@gosick442]

@@RavenByotch so we're gonna lie about being on the cruise now? 😭😭

[@RavenByotch]

@@gosick442 It was called Drag Race at Sea. I went on several of them! The first one was 2012!

[@lexiigom]

i decided to look up if sharon had any bad history to see if my heeby jeebies with them was valid and…. i guess they were. i’m an SA victim and the moment i saw sharon on season 4, i got a familiarly scared feeling. of course, i knew that i needed to find some justification for these feelings rather than just believing them at face value. i can now say i shall be trusting my instincts more!

[@madeleinehamel7728]

Great video! I wish you’d mentioned the fact that Sharon is still promoting SERV Vodka with a few the girls that spoke out against her

[@danigolightly799]

I don’t generally keep up with whatever goes on behind the scenes, so it’s news to me. It’s very disappointing. I liked Sharon. Not so much now. None of these behaviors are acceptable from anyone. It’s toxic, gross and sad. I used to not like Willam, but he keeps popping up in these stories as someone who stands up for people and does the right thing, so yay Willam.

[@cc-qg9sq]

Completely gobsmacked. This is all so dreadful. I hope that all of these allegations are true… These allegations would be very cruel to circulate over and over if they weren’t.

[@danisethomas7623]

Just found you and subbed! Your content and presentation is great!

[@fallonfish190]

The frustrating thing is that, despite this information being known for a while, Sharon still has countless supporters.

[@NO.Hard-Turd-Only.]

This is why parents really need to monitor what their kids are up to online more closely & why kids need to understand the dynamic & possible dangers they are entering when conversing with any adult over the internet. If you place yourself in a situation where you could be taken advantage of, guess what.. you may be taken advantage of.

[@geraldshearer1455]

where is the evidance

[@daddifaith]

i didn’t know any of this and now i’m horrified

[@rkesler1036]

Thanks for the report I use to like Sharon Needles Miss Vangie will always be my favorite

[@MettleHurlant]

I'm over supporting/defending queens and other celebrities. I'm also over casting anyone as a "hero" or "villain" either on or off the show. They're just people with flaws.

[@raph3156]

I'm heartbroken to hear all this happened. Especially to the recivers of this behavior. Thats really unfair and should never have happened, I'm so sorry yall😓💖🙌 I really loved watching her on her season. I was so hoping she had turned things around. People can change i think, and life is SO hard. Like being a human is tough, really really tough. And honestly.. By the absolute grace of God go I, so its really hard to judge somebody. Especially because this whole world seems to be a stage of sorts. So honestly i hope she switches it around somehow. But wether someone elevates and starts to change really depends on whether they want to change or not, and then it depends on whether they put in the effort to. Speaking from experience of course as a super flawed weirdo, lol. Props to Willam for being Willam. You are legit one of my role models in life.

[@toddjason5496]

Its crazy how you still use the word "controversy" so often lol. Keep it up

[@zcraw4874]

Phi Phi was still a bitch to Willam so I don’t see any justification for her actions. Not to mention she lied about her age and legal record to get on 4. Also, playing up racial stereotypes for characters on drag race as well…

[@pamelagee1494]

I'M SO DISGUSTED.. SO DISAPPOINTED.. WELP, SHE WON'T BE BACK AT THE WINNERS 🏆 SEASON OF DRAG RACE ✌🏾

[@persephoneblack888]

I never liked Sharon, she always seemed grimey to me. I always liked Willam because Willam calls people out. I noticed that Sharon never really did anything after her Drag Race season. Unlike other queens who have gone on to make a name for themselves. I also never disliked Phi Phi and felt bad with the way Phi Phi was treated on season 4 and afterwards. I'm glad that Jaremi is doing well.

[@nana_alderweireld_coys]

Done subscribing! Really appreciate that you have added subtitle🤗

[@DragTeaServed]

My pleasure 😊

[@TheDudeSmashTrash]

i feel like saying "the swastika, a symbol used by the n@zis" is actually doing some heavy lifting for Sharon here. that's not just a symbol used by the n@zis, that's a whole n@zi flag she's wearing

[@pizzatoto]

This is why Willam sound have won Season 4

[@catseye1009]

Perhaps Sharon’s drag (dark, horror) mirrors her inner feelings. She was truly scary looking in that bandage outfit.

[@quillber]

always wondered how sharon ended up with that hideous surgery mug and now i realise it was karma

[@topmusicvid]

You guys always forget that jinx and detox also kissed and touched annecy's breast but no one is talking about it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Sabrianag91]

I didn't know all of those... it's disgusting. I am glad she's been cancelled. As someone who tried to commit suicides I can't imagine having somebody telling me to continue or try harder...

[@yataviahogan1573]

This anase who ever he is as much responsible as Sharon. Over 2 yrs? Multiple assaults? Cmon, he trying to get pity on a massive scale. I know all about suicidal idealations. It wrecks lives. He continued to associate himself with Sharon to get attention.

[@SLisheron1]

Sharon always seemed like a troubled person to me. I never found her a compelling performer either. She’s not my cup my drag tea. :)

[@hiboudeluxe]

one correction, my dude. that shirt she wore wasn't just a swastika which is associated with the nazis. that is the literal nazi flag. that's not just any swastika. it's literally the exact one they used. the weasel wording of that sentence is kind of a problem.

[@Skyehye3113]

It just goes to show that just because someone was portrayed as a hero on a show doenst mean they’re a good person. Jeremi truly was the hero and was right about Sharon. I should know I’ve been in a place where I’ve had a falling out with someone and they’ve been backed up by everyone else and I’ve been labeled the problem and then months later they realised I was right ! So I empathise with jeremi. Sharron needles is a dispicable person

[@mockgothgurl]

Jeremi was no hero. He was, and probably still is, a back stabbing piece of 💩. Even on his All Stars season, you could tell it was killing him to be fake nice to everyone. I'm not condoning Sharon's actions by any means, but let's not put Jeremi on a pedestal. He's just a fame hungry jerk who pretends to be everyone's friend, then throws everyone under the bus.

[@heyseweets]

Honestly wasted talent

[@trgogo8634]

If these are true she needs to be in jail

[@jeanalzaidi908]

i don't care what anyone says willam is a really good person she rubs people the wrong way sometimes but she calls out people when they are wrong & she's unapologetic about it too

[@emilyannamanda]

I pray that our justice system actually serves justice

[@DragTeaServed]

Thank you for the tip 🙏

[@craftyveteran]

I would never ever say or would want to say anything racist….. I love all my brothers and sisters regardless of colour, If you are a good person then that’s all I see…. I’m a disabled British army veteran and I love all of my brother & sisters in arms…I hate racism & racists…..I’m so sorry for anyone having to deal with racism

[@Alsyoutubeaccount]

Ok Im sorry but the shit Annecy is saying does not sound real… it’s about as believable as the Demi Lovato “delete it fat” story. “Keep eating more pills”? Lmao nooo

[@computasaysnoo1]

Didn’t the accuser recant their allegations against Sharon? I’m not sure but thought that was the case

[@romeosaintsmusic]

I’ve blocked Sharon on Instagram & Twitter I’m done….🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️ and phi phi I’m so sorry for doubting you…..❤️

[@piznoctsauo8141]

5:40 Why isn't Alaska being cancelled the way Sharon is? How does Alaska get away with the felonies referred in this video?

[@yvanromero5798]

It said alleged it was never proven Alaska did that or not .

[@jaidachad]

Sharon is the real villain not phi phi/jaremi, jaremi deserve better and apology for edits the show, received death threats and one told jaremi they will acid at jaremi. Every reality shows have villain edits but it's doesn't mean they are horrible people in real life and what if jaremi is really nice in real life

[@APopptart]

Not to dismiss the allegation, but it looks like the swastika outfit was also a Disney outfit because of the Mickey Mouse ears. For those who don't know, Disney used to create war propaganda back in the early 1900's. Also, I heard somewhere else (and I don't know if this is true) that Disney or someone in the higher ups at the company had a friendly relationship with the Nazi Party. That outfit looks like it was a commentary on Disney instead of a "Hey, look at me! I like wearing offensive clothing!" If she did wear swastikas out of that kind of context though, that's actually problematic IMO.

[@SierraG]

That is exactly what was going on there.

[@tsxtina2919]

Sharon is my favorite drag race winner. And what she did in Drag Race was phenomenal and it opens the door to different types of drag in the show. And that cannot be taken away no matter what your feelings are towards her. Positive or negative

[@Trish156]

I don't care about all the gossip. I love sharon needles and he deserved the win. People take him way too seriously. Like she saiid "i'm stupid"

[@BelleGracee]

She goes to the Sephora I go to regularly and the workers there love her and always say stuff like “Sharon needles uses this product” and I’m like HOWWWW?!

[@619chrisoriginal]

What I am learning through all these is that Willam is awesome

[@SierraG]

He literally did blackface and has said the n word

[@espresso_beans]

@@SierraG She apologized.

[@danielleowens6443]

They did what any person should have. Don’t idolize someone for doing what’s right once or twice