Born and raised in San Diego, California, RuPaul later studied performing arts in Atlanta, Georgia. He settled in New York City, where he became a popular fixture on the LGBTQ+ nightclub scene. He achieved international fame as a drag queen with the release of his debut single, "Supermodel (You Better Work)", which was included on his debut studio album Supermodel of the World (1993). He became a spokesperson for MAC Cosmetics in 1994, raising money for the Mac AIDS Fund and becoming the first drag queen to land a major cosmetics campaign. He later received his own talk show on VH1 called The RuPaul Show, which he hosted for over 100 episodes while co-hosting the morning radio show on WKTU with Michelle Visage.
RuPaul's Drag Race was created in 2009 and has gone on to produce fourteen seasons in the United States. The show has also seen success internationally, with several international variants of the show being made, such as RuPaul's Drag Race UK and Canada's Drag Race. This has also inspired several spin-offs of the main show, including RuPaul's Drag U, RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars, and RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race. He is also featured as a host on other reality television series such as Skin Wars, Good Work, and Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul.
RuPaul has made appearances in films such as Crooklyn (1994), The Brady Bunch Movie (1995), To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), television shows such as Girlboss (2017), Broad City (2017), and Grace and Frankie (2019). He later created and starred in his own Netflix original television series AJ and the Queen (2020). In addition, he has also published three books: Lettin' It All Hang Out (1995), Workin' It! RuPaul's Guide to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Style (2010), and GuRu (2018).
RuPaul is considered the most commercially successful drag queen in the United States. For his work on RuPaul's Drag Race, he has received 12 Primetime Emmy Awards, becoming the most-awarded person of color in the history of the Primetime Emmys. Outside of film and television, he also continues to write and record music; he has released fourteen studio albums as of 2022, and received a Tony Award for Best Musical as a producer for the musical A Strange Loop.
Condragulations
RuPaul Lyrics
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Oh
Gottmik was born a girl, baby
Was told that I can't do drag
Knew I had something to prove
Now you're gonna lose
Bitches, bow down to the queen
I'm getting my crown, come on Ru, pass it down
New York City gave birth to me
I'm ready to attack, it's a massive attack
You hoes better beware of thee
Sitting alone in the VIP
You could never compare to me
Ha, ha, ha, bitch
Condragulations, you're number one (number one)
I wanna thank you for a job well done
Condragulations, you're so much fun
Now let me tell you all the prizes you have won
Condragulations
Lala Ri, this ain't a drag
Flew from the A to snatch the bag
These girls will know I ain't no joke
Watch my runways gag their throats
Dance, twirl, make momma proud
The next supreme to the crown
Now let me tell you what y'all should do
Make room for the queen of thirteen, boo
They call me Liv
Satin, velvet and glitz
The new queen ready to shine
You see me play all the keys, Jersey to NYC
Lux is the one to be, oh, oh, oh
Condragulations, you're number one (number one)
I wanna thank you for a job well done
Condragulations, you're so much fun
Now let me tell you all the prizes you have won
Condragulations
Condragula-la-la-la-la-lationsion
Condragulations
The name's Symone and I'm here for the throne
Beat face and I'm Arkansas grown
The Ebony Enchantress is me
Legs up to my waist, talent you can't replace
Tina Burner on fire like the Hunger Games
Too hot to handle, getting burnt by these flames
Manhattan monster with a heat of gold
This joker's wild, these queens better fold
Death drops, splits may be some girls choice
Stand up, act up, time to use your voice
The truth hurts, but I'll tell it to your face
And I'll smite real big waving from first place
Condragulations, you're number one (number one)
I wanna thank you for a job well done
Condragulations, you're so much fun
Now let me tell you all the prizes you have won
Condragulations
Condragula-la-la-la-la-lationsion
Condragulations
My hair is snatches, you looking ratch'
Compared to me, there ain't no match
Brightest one up in the batch
When it comes to fish, I'm the biggest catch
Underdog, that's what it took
Changing the game, rewrote the book
All you queens better take a look
My name is Elliot, why you shook?
Condragulations, you're number one
(Is somebody smoking? Oh it's me)
I wanna thank you for a job well done (so gorge')
Condragulations, you're so much fun (so much fun)
Now let me tell you all the prizes you have won (oh yeah)
Condragulations (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Condragula-la-la-la-la-lationsion (la-la-lations)
Condragulations (oh my God, what did I win?)
Condragula-la-la-la-la-lationsion (gimme, gimme, gimme)
Condragulations
The lyrics to "ConDragulations" by RuPaul featuring the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 celebrate self-expression, individuality, and triumph over adversity. The song opens with Gottmik expressing their journey of defiance against societal norms, being told they couldn't do drag as a girl but proving otherwise. This defiance is set to bring about the downfall of those who doubted them.
Next, Kandy Muse proudly represents her New York City roots and asserts her dominance in the drag world, urging others to bow down to her as she claims her crown. Her confident and assertive demeanor is a declaration of her readiness to conquer the scene and warns others to beware of her power.
The song continues with Lala Ri asserting her seriousness in the competition, not there to play games but to win. She exudes confidence in her abilities and warns others to make way for her ascent to the crown. Liv presents herself as a new queen ready to shine, showcasing her style and uniqueness as she claims her spot among the elite.
Symone boasts of her captivating presence, representing Arkansas with pride and confidence. She flaunts her stunning appearance and undeniable talent, establishing herself as a force to be reckoned with. Tina Burner ignites the stage with her fiery persona, likening her performance to the intensity of the Hunger Games and sending a warning to her competitors that she is a fierce contender.
Elliot brings an underdog perspective to the mix, highlighting the journey of overcoming challenges and rewriting the rules. Their message is one of empowerment and resilience, urging others to take notice of their rise to prominence and not be shaken by their presence. Overall, "ConDragulations" celebrates the diversity, talent, and resilience of the drag community, emphasizing self-acceptance, pride, and the rewards of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jack Wilson, Lior Rosner, RyPaul Andre Charles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rupaulsdragrace
The competition has begun! Trixie Mattel and All Star legend Latrice Royale recap the latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race! https://youtu.be/ZfC1oGCoPXw
@pepethefrog2
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@corrine1310
We want Bob to Host the pit stop
@maggoodee4638
@@corrine1310 YES!
@jalleelbansie7565
@@corrine1310 .
I think he will do allstars
@monarcmonarc8881
RuPaul's Drag Race can u send kandy muse home alrdy? he is one annoying untalented contestant. cant even talk properly & unpolished too🤢🤮
@jeremydennison4926
Elliott didn't tell anyone she was a dancer, and this WORKED in her favor
@Arek.Arkadiusz
On the other hand, she was the only dancer in the group and didn't win the challenge. What can she win then?
@pinkcatminht
@@Arek.Arkadiusz a dance challenge. the verses were the most important part of this one.
@Arek.Arkadiusz
@@pinkcatminht And that's why they read Kandy and Gottmik the most of all, yes?
And is that also why they chose top 2 based on "star quality" and stage presence not even speaking about their verses?
And of course the dancer is the best guest judge to talk about their verses!