Belli's first acting credit was as the role of a street hustler named Darren Jacobs on two episodes of The District in 2002 and his first TV appearance was on an episode of the game show Street Smarts.
In 2008, Belli was featured on the single artwork for the song "Breakin' Up" by Rilo Kiley. He has also modeled as part of the Tranimal Master Class Workshop at the Machine Project, which was photographed by Austin Young.
Belli is a member of the band Tranzkuntinental, which made its debut at The Roxy in 2009. The band was started by Charlie Paulson and Xander Smith and features drag queens Detox, Kelly Mantle, Rhea Litré, and Vicky Vox.
In January 2011, he was featured in Rihanna's music video "S&M" along with Detox and Morgan McMichaels as back-up dancers.
World of Wonder contacted Willam's manager asking for him to audition for the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. In November 2011, Logo TV announced that Belli was among 13 contestants competing on the fourth season. Fellow castmate Chad Michaels had competed with Belli in the California Entertainer of the Year Pageant in 2010. Belli won the main challenges in the episodes "Float Your Bloat" and "Frenemies," but was disqualified in the latter. In the episode "Reunited," Belli stated that his disqualification was due to conjugal visits made by his husband in his hotel room. Belli used the publicity of his disqualification to release his single "Chow Down," which was a parody of Wilson Phillips' "Hold On" that addressed the 2012 Chick-fil-A same-sex marriage controversy. The song featured Detox and Vicky Vox.
On March 12, 2012, he released his first single "Trouble," which was produced by RuPaul's Red Hot collaborator Tom Trujillo. The music video for the song was directed by porn director Chi Chi LaRue and premiered on Logo TV. On March 21, Belli released "The Vagina Song," a parody of "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars as his third single, which had been previously uploaded to YouTube in 2010. The music video was directed by Michael Serrato, who also directed Belli's music video for "Chow Down."
Belli released "Love You Like a Big Schlong" on April 29, 2012. Produced by Uncle Slam, the song parodies "Love You Like a Love Song" by Selena Gomez & the Scene. The song was inspired by Belli's loss to 7-year-old Eden Wood in a lip syncing contest during a segment of the 2012 NewNowNext Awards.
In November 2012, Belli was featured with country music artist Drake Jensen on a cover of Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man." That same month, Belli self-released his debut album The Wreckoning via his website.
In January 2013, Belli released "Boy is a Bottom," featuring Detox and Vicky Vox, to coincide with the fifth season premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race. The song is a parody of "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys and also features an altered version of the "breakdown" from "My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)" by En Vogue. "Boy is a Bottom" debuted at number six on Billboard's Comedy Digital Songs, selling 3,000 downloads in its first week.
On August 14, 2013, Belli was featured along with Shangela, Detox, Raven, Morgan McMichaels, Shannel, and Courtney Act, in Lady Gaga's lyric video for her single Applause.
Silicone
Willam Lyrics
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Half assed boy by day but fish at night
There's a big ass scar up on my forehead
It will fade with time is what the Dr. Said (sure)
Fuck that I'll make myself flawless
And not just with some cosmeticals
I'm in a backroom falling on needles (ohhh)
I'm black market beauty
I'm not a girl you should have known (oooh)
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
I'm just going to pump myself (yeah)
It's not fix a flat - this shit is top shelf (this is not FDA approved)
My shape is plastic it's so nice
I'll be your flotation device
I'm in a backroom falling on needles (ohhh)
The cakes ain't god given but look how they feature (ohhh)
I'm black market beauty
I'm not a girl you should have known (ohhh)
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
So far today ... CC's, kinda safe, mostly illegal
Get DSLs - these dudes agree (uh-huh)
Come on girls just kiss the needle
I'm at the Dr. for a procedure (ohhh)
I'm black market beauty
Lips, abs, hips, chest, but not my nose (oohhh)
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
I'm in a backroom falling on needles (ohhh)
The cakes ain't god given but look how they feature (ohhh)
I'm black market beauty
I'm not a girl you should have known (boys don't cry)
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
The lyrics to "Silicone" by Willam feat. Detox & Vicky Vox touch upon the complexities and risks of the beauty industry, particularly in relation to the use of cosmetic surgery and black-market procedures. The opening lines suggest that the singer has received criticism or judgment about their physical appearance, leading them to turn to these methods to achieve what they consider to be a "flawless" look. The mention of a scar on their forehead that will "fade with time" suggests that the singer may have experienced trauma or injury, and perhaps feels that altering their appearance can help to heal these wounds.
As the song progresses, the lyrics move into more explicit references to the use of silicone injections and other procedures that are not FDA-approved, implying that the singer is willing to take dangerous risks in order to achieve their desired look. The imagery of the "backroom falling on needles" reinforces the idea that these procedures are not safe or regulated, and the repeated refrain of "we're just pumped with silicone" speaks to a sense of resignation or even acceptance of these risks.
Overall, the lyrics to "Silicone" offer a powerful commentary on the pressure that individuals face to conform to certain beauty standards, and the lengths that some are willing to go to achieve these standards, even in the face of potential harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody said my face ain't right
My appearance has been criticized by others
Half assed boy by day but fish at night
I present as male during the day but identify as female at night
There's a big ass scar up on my forehead
I have a large scar on my forehead
It will fade with time is what the Dr. Said (sure)
The doctor assured me that the scar will eventually fade
Fuck that I'll make myself flawless
Instead of waiting for the scar to heal naturally, I will take measures to make myself flawless
And not just with some cosmeticals
I won't rely solely on cosmetics to improve my appearance
I'm in a backroom falling on needles (ohhh)
I'm getting injections of silicone in an unofficial setting
The cakes ain't god given but look how they feature (ohhh)
My buttocks weren't naturally this large, but the silicone makes them look good
I'm black market beauty
My improved appearance is the result of illegal activities
I'm not a girl you should have known (oooh)
My appearance may be feminine, but I don't necessarily identify as female
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
The silicone injections are the only thing responsible for my improved appearance
I'm just going to pump myself (yeah)
I will continue to get silicone injections to improve my appearance
It's not fix a flat - this shit is top shelf (this is not FDA approved)
The silicone being injected into my body is high-quality and expensive, but not approved by the FDA for cosmetic use
My shape is plastic it's so nice
My body looks artificial due to the silicone injections, but I find it attractive
I'll be your flotation device
My buttocks are large and buoyant enough to serve as a flotation device in water
So far today ... CC's, kinda safe, mostly illegal
Today, I've received a certain amount of cubic centimeters of silicone, which is relatively safe but is still an illegal procedure
Get DSLs - these dudes agree (uh-huh)
I've gotten injections in my lips and some men find it attractive
Come on girls just kiss the needle
I encourage other women to also get silicone injections to improve their appearance
I'm at the Dr. for a procedure (ohhh)
I'm at a doctor's office to receive another silicone injection
Lips, abs, hips, chest, but not my nose (oohhh)
I've received silicone injections in various areas of my body for cosmetic purposes, but not in my nose
I'm black market beauty
My improved appearance is still the result of illegal activities
I'm not a girl you should have known (boys don't cry)
I may have a more feminine appearance, but that doesn't change my gender identity
I'm just pumped with silicone (we're just pumped with silicone)
The silicone injections are still the sole reason for my improved appearance
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jdwinks40
10 Years later and still gagging on how gorgeous Detox looks in the black gown and mermaid hair when they're dancing outside. Absolutely stunning!
@kylerichardson3181
I get this is comedy and everything, but their harmonies are actually beautiful
@thejupiter2574
yes, I don't know much about them but truly wish that they had done more songs together than they did before breaking up. I love the chemistry and the voices.
@kylerichardson3181
+The Dark Angel Willam (the blond one) has a bunch of songs on his own
@thejupiter2574
Kyle Richardson I DONT know what Willam's Drag name is but "she" has an elegance and poise about her that shows through by just standing and not singing as if in character all the time. she's very pretty.
@kylerichardson3181
+The Dark Angel her drag name is Willam. she chose to use her real name instead of a drag name. this video is actually on her channel, you should check it out she has a bunch of really good content
@thejupiter2574
Kyle Richardson Thanks. THAT is unusual to just stick with one's own name without taking a new colorful made up name that would reflect her drag. I hope that she'll continue to make new videos. I will go n subscribe now :)
@insomniousluci2931
That long blue wig has got to be the most beautiful hair I've ever seen on a queen.
@jaykingston949
it was made by Willam. :)
@cassandraleighr
I know. I've watched a ridiculous amount of stuff on Detox, like a lot alot. That is the best wig on her in everything I've seen in my opinion