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  • čas přidán 22. 01. 2021
  • As a gift back to the community that lifted me up to where I am now, in collaboration with Transit Productions @itstransitproductions I present Chicago Drag Excellence! This project is queer joy presented through the most resilient drag scene that I am so honored to be a part of. Thank you. I love you.
    Tremendous thank you to this incredible production team that worked unbelievably hard to accomplish this project safely, communicatively and joyously. Thank you for believing in this vision and for executing it so brilliantly. Thank you for this gift.
    Executive Producer - Denali
    Director - Dylan Bragassa @dylaneatswings
    Cinematographer - Masen Colucci @majesticdelphin
    Creative Director - Irregular Girl @imirregulargirl
    Co-Producer - Abhijeet @bon_abhijeet
    On Set Photographer - Gracie Meier @therealslimgracie
    Gaffer - Aaron Herschlag @abhherbie
    Editors - Dylan Bragassa, Irregular Girl & Masen Colucci
    Production Assistance - Trey Sheek @treysheek, Alexander Montgomery @alex_ander_k, Manda Kay @mandalovescats, Rachel Relman @rachelrel, Sarah Gaglione @sarahg.jpeg, Brady Furlich @brady.af, Kit Fluharty @boy_story_2 and David Fisch @crinklecutqueen
    Starring
    Denali
    Kahmora Hall @kahmorahall
    Voiceover by @sheacoulee
    Detox @theonlydetox
    Laila McQueen @misslailamcqueen
    Lucy Stoole @tyislucystoole
    KC Ortiz @kayceeortiz
    Sasha Love @sashalovequeen
    The Vixen @thevixensworld
    Dida Ritz @didaswag
    Chamilla Foxx @chamillafoxx
    Valentine Addams @valentineaddams
    Tenderoni @tenderoni88
    Lila Star @lilastarescada
    Bambi Banks-Couleé @bambibankscoulee
    Kenzie Couleé @kenziecoulee
    Khloe Couleé @khloecoulee
    Miss Toto @themisstoto
    Irregular Girl @imirregulargirl
    Abhijeet @bon_abhijeet
    JForPay @jforpay
    Eva Young @evayoung_
    Travis Fiero @travis.fiero
    Pangea @pangaeas_planet
    Alex Jenny @alexjenny_
    Circuit Mom @circuitmom
    Sheeza Woman @sheeza_woman
    Ari Gato @the_ari_gato
    Ramona Slick @ramonaslick
    HinkyPunk @das_hinkypunk
    Her? @her_the_queen
    Siichele @siichele
    LoTion @lotion.tn
    Másha Potato @crinklecutqueen
    Aurora Gozmic @auroragozmic
    Luc Ami @luc.ami
    Dusty Bahls @lucywakhasdustybahls
    Sapphire Feliciano @sapphire.feliciano
    Olaysia @olaysiaqueen
    Alexis Bevels @alexisbevels
    Darby Lynn Cartwright @darbylynncartwright
    Aunty Chan @aunty_chan
    Enormous thank you @coprosperitychicago for graciously allowing us to use this space.
    Catch RuPaul's Drag Race Season 13 every Friday at 8/7 central on VH1! ‪@rupaulsdragrace‬ ‪@vh1‬
    Disclaimer: Denali and TransIt Productions followed COVID-19 regulations laid out by the city of Chicago for film and TV production to ensure safety for all cast and crew members. Precautions taken include, but are not limited to, the following - individual testing of all crew & talent involved, social distancing, limited gathering size, protective gear when not on camera, hygiene and cleaning requirements, and facilitation of testing prior to and after the shoot. To read the guidelines in full, visit rb.gy/u7opb6
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  • @rupaulsdragrace
    @rupaulsdragrace Před 3 lety +17119

    PURE EXCELLENCE

    • @ev1802
      @ev1802 Před 3 lety +462

      Cast Aunty Chan, Darby and Alexis on the same season

    • @sebastianvilchez6453
      @sebastianvilchez6453 Před 3 lety +161

      @@ev1802 that would be both great and horrid, especially for IMHO viewers

    • @daryo6999
      @daryo6999 Před 3 lety +92

      cool now have lucy stoole on 😍

    • @atomictea21
      @atomictea21 Před 3 lety +206

      Cast drag kings

    • @albertou218
      @albertou218 Před 3 lety +46

      @@ev1802 since we are at it, let’s all LoTion to that list ❤️

  • @Grifit
    @Grifit Před 3 lety +16288

    So let me understand this... a Drag Race participant has decided to create a youtube channel where she dances, skates, and lipsyncs instead of making reviews of the episodes and throwing shade to every participant, guest, or judge; she even decided to invite the last person that was eliminated from the contest to show friendship and union and at the same time to show visibility to the Drag scene of her hometown... guys, this is the difference between an artist and an entertainer, artists create... miss Denali, you are already my queen of this season, subscribe....
    Edited... Because grammar... And again...
    Edited in 2024: WOW!! 16k likes... well I'm happy most people agree with my observation and that everyone feels and ackonowledges how Amazing Denali is since her appearance on the show. I will clarify some points broght on the comments. I'm not complaining about the review channels, I'm not complaining about the shade (I actually enjoy it when it is just for fun), I'm pointing out the originality of Denali's perspective on how to showcase her drag at the same time that she uses her voice and space to promote other Drag artists. Something that I didn't see happening before, and that it was refreshing at a time where everyone was doing exactly the same in the red social video media. Afortunadamente, that has changed... isn't it?

    • @traiguen1000
      @traiguen1000 Před 3 lety +38

      💖💗💓

    • @MuscledAK
      @MuscledAK Před 3 lety +38

      Absolutely

    • @komiago2149
      @komiago2149 Před 3 lety +660

      I mean there's nothing wrong with quality reviews but Denali's just serving everything. I'm constantly impressed

    • @lynbelmonte3161
      @lynbelmonte3161 Před 3 lety +20

      Agree! Subscribe.

    • @miguelaguero6652
      @miguelaguero6652 Před 3 lety +42

      This comment is the ultimate fact 👌🏻👌🏻

  • @8maylon
    @8maylon Před 2 lety +3195

    The fact that Denali gave us more drag diversity in a 6 minutes video than Ru in 13 seasons of drag race.

  • @RioJessa
    @RioJessa Před 3 lety +3898

    This is why I got so upset when some random dude accused Denali of not being passionate about drag and people were agreeing. Clearly, they are not paying enough attention to what she's been doing with the platform she's been given. This is also not a one time event. On her latest one, she highlighted drag kings (and I never even knew it's a thing!!) So, in short, protect Denali at all cost.

    • @danielisntreal6190
      @danielisntreal6190 Před 3 lety +66

      was this the weaponizing their bfa thing?

    • @RioJessa
      @RioJessa Před 3 lety +24

      @@danielisntreal6190 yeah lol

    • @Teddy-hk2qx
      @Teddy-hk2qx Před 3 lety +32

      @@RioJessa Who said that?? I just wanna talk. Lol

    • @carlossapon6077
      @carlossapon6077 Před 3 lety +18

      Who said that? ¨ Porsha voice ¨

    • @spookeditz3519
      @spookeditz3519 Před 3 lety +43

      Imagine what Denali could have done if she won but I’m glad that if it wasn’t Denali that it was symone not that the other top 4 queens wouldn’t have done amazing things with that platform but just as a gay black male knowing what symone believes in it makes me feel like that was the right choice

  • @JudithAffran
    @JudithAffran Před 3 lety +2416

    I thought I was clicking to watch Denali recreate her iconic lipsynch for her life but then I opened a portal to drag heaven in one video 😭😭😭

  • @marci5369
    @marci5369 Před 3 lety +3194

    Marvel: "Infinity War is the most ambitious crossover event in history"
    Denali: "Hold my skates" ⛸

  • @sorrycantspeakfrench
    @sorrycantspeakfrench Před 3 lety +1952

    Kahmora is forever in the club of low-energy lip syncs that I fully and forever will excuse considering the gift that her breathtaking dress was

    • @Grant-dx3qt
      @Grant-dx3qt Před 3 lety +419

      if you ever have the chance to be in a room with her, you'll notice it's not even low energy! It's a very intentional, captivating stillness. She can charm a whole room standing still, it's just that Denali gave us what we needed in this particular lip sync.

    • @xinn_mh
      @xinn_mh Před 3 lety +186

      @@Grant-dx3qt I agree! Her presence on that lipsync is undeniable. It's just that Denali's energy and presence really embraced the energy of the song. To be honest, the start of the song screams Kahmora's. I can vividly remember her part even if Denali's the one starting the song here

    • @dollyonelly4564
      @dollyonelly4564 Před 3 lety +23

      yah its just that kahmora strength is her beauty thats why she focuses on cpaturing that beauty

    • @asheemdas9803
      @asheemdas9803 Před 3 lety +9

      She was the moment, now comeon now

    • @sorrycantspeakfrench
      @sorrycantspeakfrench Před 3 lety +27

      @@asheemdas9803 I stan Kahmora, I agree- reading things now I dislike having called it low-energy! It was the wrong word.

  • @Litalici0us
    @Litalici0us Před 3 lety +3079

    so surprised denali could have steal whole the spotlight recreating her choreo but she gave a slice of cake to all her sisters ! love her

    • @bidenhander
      @bidenhander Před 2 lety +50

      Yes! Denali is such a class act. Can't stop watching it, and every Drag performer is incredible.

    • @louisk1758
      @louisk1758 Před 2 lety +28

      you could say she gave them... 100 percent!

    • @milestariaga1743
      @milestariaga1743 Před 2 lety +14

      @@louisk1758 100 percent pure fun and love!

  • @chottomatte8031
    @chottomatte8031 Před 3 lety +593

    now i know why the phrase "bitch i'm from CHICAGO" was uttered into existence back in s2 because YES MA'AM

  • @lmc2940
    @lmc2940 Před 3 lety +5593

    Denali is one of the most intelligent queens in Drag Race. She clearly knows how to use her platform and how to show her talent and she’s also showing her sisters. So proud of her!

    • @_Ocariao
      @_Ocariao Před 3 lety +52

      I agree so much! She is so smart, talented and kind. She storms us!

    • @RNCHFND
      @RNCHFND Před 3 lety +50

      I wouldn't want her to suffer, but I wish Rupaul would put her in the bottom every week so that she would give us a show all the time

    • @EdsonIbarra255
      @EdsonIbarra255 Před 3 lety +14

      She is just so humbble

    • @ladyreverie7027
      @ladyreverie7027 Před 3 lety +31

      Future All stars winner I predict

    • @lmc2940
      @lmc2940 Před 3 lety +10

      @@ladyreverie7027 me too. I’m sure if she doesn’t win S13, she will apply everything she learned during her season in All Stars.

  • @krystellesalazar4221
    @krystellesalazar4221 Před 3 lety +3083

    I love how this includes afab queens, trans women and drag kings

    • @kaylinsmith6921
      @kaylinsmith6921 Před 3 lety +71

      Many consider "bio queen" to be transphobic. I'm not really sure of an alternative (I've heard "hyperqueen" in the past, but I'm not sure if that is harmless to use). Just as a heads-up.

    • @krystellesalazar4221
      @krystellesalazar4221 Před 3 lety +128

      @@kaylinsmith6921 lol that makes no sense but okay

    • @junosgladius
      @junosgladius Před 3 lety +5

      Who are the bio queens if you dont mind me asking?

    • @krystellesalazar4221
      @krystellesalazar4221 Před 3 lety +13

      @@junosgladius I'm not sure, I'm just assuming that the video is all inclusive

    • @kaylinsmith6921
      @kaylinsmith6921 Před 3 lety +37

      @@krystellesalazar4221 It makes a lot of sense, but given your response to my purely educational comment, I see why you'd struggle.

  • @briscott3604
    @briscott3604 Před 3 lety +3021

    Winning drag race means nothing in my opinion. This is what a winner is. This is what a queen is. This is what a human being is supposed to be. Kind, badass, and iconic. Thank you Denali

  • @dridri7296
    @dridri7296 Před 3 lety +5785

    I love that she used this platform and this moment to show her fellow Chicago queens!! She could have made it all just about her, but this is just so much better. I love it

    • @Maruomadluke
      @Maruomadluke Před 3 lety +142

      And drag kings!! 🤗💕

    • @cedricdelbeke6308
      @cedricdelbeke6308 Před 3 lety +56

      We stan a queen who uses her platform well amiright!!!

    • @lmc2940
      @lmc2940 Před 3 lety +30

      I agree! Hope she’s in All Stars if she doesn’t win this season. She’s already a winner for me.

    • @emeraldfern6135
      @emeraldfern6135 Před 3 lety +22

      @@Maruomadluke and afab performers too!!

    • @OArthurFeital
      @OArthurFeital Před 3 lety +15

      She's already a legend in my book.

  • @keicullen4139
    @keicullen4139 Před 3 lety +2614

    Seeing Kahmora again with that dress.. Yass Queen

    • @DGR1998
      @DGR1998 Před 3 lety +121

      When it’s right, it’s right...

    • @kiancanda
      @kiancanda Před 3 lety +64

      She looked absolutely STUNNING

    • @keicullen4139
      @keicullen4139 Před 3 lety +61

      @@kiancanda yah, sad that she lost... But atleast she left with a stunning look😊

    • @roseschneider8504
      @roseschneider8504 Před 3 lety +14

      Literally!!! she is a queen!!!

    • @RNCHFND
      @RNCHFND Před 3 lety +21

      Dump him, Kahmora!

  • @chelseajupiter2103
    @chelseajupiter2103 Před 3 lety +592

    Not enough people talking about Dida. She always looks so fierce, and can lipsync down. She needs more love, y'all.

    • @geenalawrence8338
      @geenalawrence8338 Před 2 lety +6

      Nah. She looked busted af.

    • @Ice-st2di
      @Ice-st2di Před 2 lety +43

      @@geenalawrence8338 lets see you try then hun. The tables will turn 💀💀

    • @luizflc9937
      @luizflc9937 Před 2 lety +39

      @@geenalawrence8338 why do i always see you out there attacking on black queens?...

    • @volfgang1393
      @volfgang1393 Před 2 lety +7

      She was in the facekini right?

    • @Teddy-hk2qx
      @Teddy-hk2qx Před 2 lety +3

      @@volfgang1393 Yes

  • @xsekhmetx
    @xsekhmetx Před 3 lety +683

    I really hope this starts a trend for all the states to showcase their drag queens. It creates such a wholesome vibe, free of queens rivalries. We as LGBTQ+ people are all in this together and haven’t got time to be hating on each other. Queens supporting queens is what I love to see.

    • @pansieisawesome
      @pansieisawesome Před 3 lety +31

      and kings and all types of performers!

    • @xsekhmetx
      @xsekhmetx Před 3 lety +1

      @@pansieisawesome Yes, forgive me. I just use queen as a general term to describe everyone.

    • @pansieisawesome
      @pansieisawesome Před 3 lety +18

      @@xsekhmetx I get ya! in the future maybe it would be best to refer to them as drag artists or performers in general though. I get queen is what people often default to but many drag kings and other performers in scenes are trans men or otherwise nonbinary and it can come across as misgendering. I know you meant no harm tho!

    • @xsekhmetx
      @xsekhmetx Před 3 lety +4

      @@pansieisawesome Ty! I’ll be sure to do that! 💙

    • @areolagrandespoop7269
      @areolagrandespoop7269 Před 3 lety +3

      @@pansieisawesome drag artists sound wayyy better anyways.

  • @mrsgollum
    @mrsgollum Před 3 lety +1494

    Whether she wins the season or not, Denali is fast becoming a drag race legend

    • @budigunawan5624
      @budigunawan5624 Před 3 lety +65

      well All Stars appearance is already guaranteed now (in just the first elimination!) and she's the highlight in all the episodes she's in so far so yes she's a drag race legend.

    • @lwrefong
      @lwrefong Před 3 lety +6

      Agreeeee!!!

    • @br6735
      @br6735 Před 3 lety +4

      Agree

    • @maubiiii
      @maubiiii Před 3 lety +5

      She’s not gonna make it to top 4 but she is def my most fave

    • @bhalagapito870
      @bhalagapito870 Před 3 lety +1

      Indeed ❤️
      I wish she’s one of the secret lipsync assassin of All Stars ❤️

  • @mi3ki
    @mi3ki Před 3 lety +330

    they really said "bitch im from chicago!"

  • @vangoghaway5383
    @vangoghaway5383 Před 3 lety +647

    Dida Ritz in the background just having a good time is the energy i strive for.

  • @alicebrown2809
    @alicebrown2809 Před 3 lety +337

    I love the fact that all the Ru girls are near the end rather than putting them first, giving all the amazing talented drag performers people may not have heard of a chance to shine before drag queens we know and love

  • @takerofheads
    @takerofheads Před 3 lety +1910

    This was a classy move. With all the spotlight on her due to last weeks lipsync, she could have made this week all about her. But here she is, giving Kahmora the respect she deserved, her local scene the most air time, names and links of everyone featured, and when she is on camera, her dancing is reigned back and modest, as to not dominate the scene.

    • @melanyramirez5453
      @melanyramirez5453 Před 3 lety +77

      You said it!!!! Denali is one of the best ru girls!! She not only thinking about her image or about get more followers, she is showing all of her sisters. Giving Kahmora the respect she deserve and serving us those iconics lives on Instagram with the rugirlssssss❤️❤️.

    • @wizardscience7535
      @wizardscience7535 Před 3 lety +9

      epic Denali moments

    • @devil-qe3ih
      @devil-qe3ih Před 3 lety +11

      Denali is such a kind person 💕

    • @clsisman
      @clsisman Před 3 lety +16

      You forgot to mention that she shows cis and trans women and nonbinary drag artists in her video alongside the men! It makes a statement.

    • @Error-xx2zs
      @Error-xx2zs Před 3 lety +7

      @@clsisman of course it is DRAG not just drag queens. This is the real meaning of DRAG. This is pure gorgeous artist work. Start casting Drag artists and not just drag queens.

  • @givemethedie8464
    @givemethedie8464 Před 3 lety +2880

    The coulee family’s likeness is uncannyyyy

    • @caseyschell4811
      @caseyschell4811 Před 3 lety +76

      That Coulee flavor! 💜💜💜

    • @sylviatheghost4918
      @sylviatheghost4918 Před 3 lety +161

      I agree! They look like real biological children of Shea, especially Bambi.

    • @sara-bu9pu
      @sara-bu9pu Před 3 lety +37

      @@sylviatheghost4918 yup they look like her children. i didn’t know about khloe bambi or kenzie but they all look j like shea omg

    • @Sul516
      @Sul516 Před 3 lety +28

      I was like that person has to be related to shea coulee!

    • @K1mberlyEl3ase
      @K1mberlyEl3ase Před 2 lety

      They look black ngl!

  • @Takisfueg0
    @Takisfueg0 Před 2 lety +121

    the fact that Denali knew she wouldn't make a dime from this video bc of the copyright and still made the whole thing

  • @sherlin5137
    @sherlin5137 Před 3 lety +88

    At 4:16 Denali holding Kahmora's hand as a symbol of let's celebrate our success that is "pure love ❤ 100% "

  • @atlaslife3800
    @atlaslife3800 Před 3 lety +2409

    So, Denali subverted RPDR by showcasing almost every style of drag in a single video, while using said platform to amplify her audience. And in this video she just tore up the idea of untucked and the queen rivalries.
    Bitch, that is some ten out of five stars business model right there. Take my money now!

    • @joyceteo1620
      @joyceteo1620 Před 3 lety +4

      Yass

    • @coffeeonzeetele
      @coffeeonzeetele Před 3 lety +5

      What I would give to be on Chromatica with them

    • @Nejem
      @Nejem Před 3 lety +10

      i love Denali's Drag Race

    • @brookeandrusty
      @brookeandrusty Před 3 lety +32

      And lets not forget that she properly credited and promoted EVERY queen featured at the end. We stan a queen that can share the spotlight and spread the love.

  • @katejessener
    @katejessener Před 3 lety +2159

    I don’t care if Denali doesn’t win this season, she’s already a Queen for the people

  • @feitocomfruta
    @feitocomfruta Před 3 lety +194

    Kinda makes me think the non-LA/non-NYC drag cities should make videos like this. I’d love to see my city of Denver make one. So much diversity and art to be seen!

    • @olubukonla7352
      @olubukonla7352 Před 2 lety +2

      I want to see one for the DMV and Nashville!

    • @HellenaSioux
      @HellenaSioux Před 5 měsíci +1

      The LA girls are so selfish they’d never share their spotlight lol not even the popular local girls

  • @g351
    @g351 Před 3 lety +213

    Denali is so clever utilizing youtube while RPDR is airing. I love that she is using this video to showcase her sisters. Especially Kahmora Hall who she competed against to this song. Also, Laila is looking fine as hell. Dida too.

    • @iandean1112
      @iandean1112 Před rokem +2

      Didn't Laila get an award for the makeup for We're Here?

  • @geraldytanchannel
    @geraldytanchannel Před 3 lety +5478

    Its so heartwarming how she give kahmora so much screen time on this video 🖤🥺

    • @vibes7144
      @vibes7144 Před 3 lety +29

      Yes!!!

    • @JDfromTBC
      @JDfromTBC Před 3 lety +397

      It's so much more heartwarming when you find out that Denali was a huge Kahmora fan before Drag Race started and is one of her many inspirations for doing drag in Chicago 🥺🥺🥺

    • @williamromulanhall7256
      @williamromulanhall7256 Před 3 lety +84

      I teared up a little. Denali is a good friend

    • @mukhlis5561
      @mukhlis5561 Před 3 lety +6

      WAIT KA GERALD NONTON DRAG RACE?😱😱😱😱😱😱

    • @lollipoppy1398
      @lollipoppy1398 Před 3 lety +2

      Bah ka gerald😚

  • @madeinbusanjkjm
    @madeinbusanjkjm Před 3 lety +4377

    Denali is very quickly becoming my favourite queen of this season ❤️

  • @Ttoby89
    @Ttoby89 Před rokem +38

    Not only did Denali invite ALL the drag artistes (not just Queens) to this party, but OMFG how hard must this have been to co-ordinate and find their varying availabilities?! All these people are BUSY, and somehow Team Denali made it happen. Incredible.

  • @shiran9620
    @shiran9620 Před 3 lety +91

    denali has really raised the bar for post drag-race content and uplifting her sisters along the way??? ICONIC

  • @Cal298012
    @Cal298012 Před 3 lety +260

    New York Queens: We have some of the greatest drag queens in the world.
    Denali: Hold my hotdog.

  • @fagnermacedo7966
    @fagnermacedo7966 Před 3 lety +1071

    The childre need to understand that drag is way more than drag race

    • @VeloZelo
      @VeloZelo Před 3 lety +26

      Louder!, Yeh that one show is one of millions of avenues.

    • @r3drift
      @r3drift Před 3 lety

      So why they all want to be in drag race? Curious

    • @jetrosangalang9795
      @jetrosangalang9795 Před 3 lety +72

      @@r3drift drag race solidifies your career by making you a celebrity and gives you the best gigs

    • @r3drift
      @r3drift Před 3 lety +2

      @@jetrosangalang9795 so why complain

    • @melody5893
      @melody5893 Před 3 lety +65

      @@r3drift no one is complaining, drag race only represents drag queens, which is great that they are getting huge platform to showcase their talent, but drag kings and others are left in the dark and don't get the recognition that they also deserve

  • @Ray-wz8sg
    @Ray-wz8sg Před 3 lety +84

    I cant appreciate Denali enough for giving drag kings representation in this video, we stan an icon

    • @salmonandsoup
      @salmonandsoup Před 6 měsíci

      AND genderfuck drag artists! Tons of amazing styles here, and I love it.

  • @Piscis3002
    @Piscis3002 Před 2 lety +41

    I am obsessed with this video. You redefined the concept of the lipsync in RuPaul Drag Race. Today, every time this song is heard, EVERYONE thinks of you. Best wishes to you, queen.

  • @natmaneepol26
    @natmaneepol26 Před 3 lety +2924

    So this is what they mean when they say
    "Bitch I am from Chicago!" .
    AMAZING !!!

    • @Yesu44
      @Yesu44 Před 2 lety +42

      That's who was missing in the video 😐😐.

    • @mama-ayanna
      @mama-ayanna Před 2 lety +7

      fully what we mean!!!! 🙌🏾✨🙌🏾

    • @nicholas8484
      @nicholas8484 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Yesu44 LMAO

    • @coqui9879
      @coqui9879 Před rokem +3

      @@Yesu44 because she’s not from Chicago 😭😭

  • @sylvamori166
    @sylvamori166 Před 3 lety +2202

    Laila McQueen ELEVATED their drag like nobody’s business

    • @IChooseGod365
      @IChooseGod365 Před 3 lety +125

      Dawg I said the same thing! She was low key the star for me cause she was so different and stood out in a bomb ass way

    • @kara2125
      @kara2125 Před 3 lety +101

      i would LOVE to see them on all stars, their makeup is gorgeous

    • @katelynkoenig5348
      @katelynkoenig5348 Před 3 lety +29

      OH MY GOD, RIGHT?! I said the same! Ugh, stunninggggg.

    • @StarlightDreamDolls
      @StarlightDreamDolls Před 3 lety +30

      She SLAYED me with this look when I saw it on IG, and in video it's even more magnificent

    • @homorockerbloguero5079
      @homorockerbloguero5079 Před 3 lety +63

      I was so gagged when I saw her that I didn't even recognize she was Laila

  • @averageday
    @averageday Před rokem +12

    2:37 im obsessed with The Vixen’s move here so smooth!!!

  • @tarapike4782
    @tarapike4782 Před rokem +30

    I can not tell you how much I love Lalia's drag.

  • @traiguen1000
    @traiguen1000 Před 3 lety +2375

    Michelle Visage: ”I want more VERSATILITY!!!”
    Chicago: YES.
    😂👌❤️💅🏽🦄😻👩🏽‍🎤💝

  • @KatBlaque
    @KatBlaque Před 3 lety +7933

    See what I really love about this is the spectrum of drag. All kinds of drag, all different genders of performers. Love it

    • @adrianfox7535
      @adrianfox7535 Před 3 lety +130

      Omg, I literally find you everywhere Kat! Totally agree with that. It's always so cool seeing how everyone interprets drag differently, and how anyone can express themselves through it. ^-^

    • @AmarettoRawr
      @AmarettoRawr Před 3 lety +137

      I agree! I think it's great that they also featured drag kings in this- they still don't get a lot of respect in certain scenes. Drag really is for everyone.

    • @SydtheKyd
      @SydtheKyd Před 3 lety +15

      ++ also hey Kat! 👋🏾

    • @rubyparker3944
      @rubyparker3944 Před 3 lety +35

      yes! RPDR would never

    • @Lidia_Es
      @Lidia_Es Před 3 lety +9

      I don’t think we should call actually women drag queens. They are just being fancier

  • @nilufer6773
    @nilufer6773 Před 2 lety +57

    A perfect video showing the spirit of drag. Freedom of expression, a wide spectrum of art, no limits.. No bullsh*t restrictions such as "This is not drag/You have a beard/You are not cinched" as Rupaul and Michelle does. This video is pure drag, thank you Denali

  • @teazombie14
    @teazombie14 Před 3 lety +69

    i come back to this so often, it’s such an amazing showcase of diverse talent and honestly the fact denali wanted to use her new platform to lift people up? excellence isn’t wrong
    also laila mcqueen............... obsessed

  • @kubilaykaanmehan5458
    @kubilaykaanmehan5458 Před 3 lety +1626

    Wow Denali this is very kind. Not everyone would give “their song” and create spotlight for the hometown sisters. It was a great lip sync.

    • @jennyneedsmeds
      @jennyneedsmeds Před 3 lety +8

      what do you mean "their song?' how is this her song?

    • @Pratyushhhh
      @Pratyushhhh Před 3 lety +36

      @@jennyneedsmeds it's a drag thing.

    • @avi9862
      @avi9862 Před 3 lety +38

      @@jennyneedsmeds drag queens have that one special song to perform to, this is denali’s song! yk, since she absolutely slayed this on drag race

    • @baby.seadogs
      @baby.seadogs Před 3 lety +2

      A true fucking QUEEN!

    • @TheClaireAnnette
      @TheClaireAnnette Před 3 lety +2

      Am I crazy, or was The Vixen in this?

  • @Vaelwynn
    @Vaelwynn Před 3 lety +304

    Detox really said "We are the girls of Dragometry" ...

  • @jessmt4464
    @jessmt4464 Před 3 lety +47

    Can’t believe they were able to snag the Drag King of the Year for this video

  • @renzjasonbarcelo5299
    @renzjasonbarcelo5299 Před 3 lety +448

    Knowing that Denali is giving us her versions of every lipsyncs she did on the show every week. I've come to a conclusion that she is the lipsync assasin that going to send most of the queens home.

  • @siobhanair2659
    @siobhanair2659 Před 3 lety +630

    “I pity the fool who has to go up against you” RuPaul

    • @XeaRae
      @XeaRae Před 3 lety +31

      And yet he gave her the porkchop in the first episode even though her performance was superior in every way 🙄

    • @caprithorn
      @caprithorn Před 3 lety

      @@XeaRae Frfr. I love LaLa but Denali did THAT
      IN ICE SKATES!!!

    • @gastly2109
      @gastly2109 Před 3 lety +1

      Top 4 : Kandy, Gottmik, Symone and Rose.

    • @aureliomanabat15
      @aureliomanabat15 Před 3 lety

      @@gastly2109 i know.

  • @Kyrazi
    @Kyrazi Před 3 lety +48

    i come back and watch this every other day, cuz i just cant stop thinking about this PRODUCTION!!! thank you denali and all envolved!!

  • @janpaolocanteras4086
    @janpaolocanteras4086 Před 3 lety +12

    Who keeps coming back and check if they have reached 1 Million Views?
    Edit: it’s now a million. Thank you Denali for this!

  • @jadajc
    @jadajc Před 3 lety +1397

    I would easily pay 100s of dollars to see something like this live

  • @chasefossen3324
    @chasefossen3324 Před 3 lety +1295

    Shea really said “I can’t make it but I’ll send my kids and a little voice over!”

    • @JRODSATX6
      @JRODSATX6 Před 3 lety +75

      I think when it comes to both share and Jadea , they understand how much of the spotlight they already have and left this for (mostly) nonru girls who could use more of the platform

    • @wildones9339
      @wildones9339 Před 3 lety +67

      @@JRODSATX6 lol Detox came anyways.

    • @trevormikell6137
      @trevormikell6137 Před 3 lety +31

      @@JRODSATX6 Jada is a Milwaukee Queen technically, but I absolutely agree!

    • @chromedend
      @chromedend Před 3 lety +61

      I wish we'd have seen Kim Chi, Naomi Smalls and Shea Couleé , Chicago legends with massive followings who would've brought even more views to this performance

    • @abigailw7146
      @abigailw7146 Před 3 lety +12

      @@chromedend we can only wish
      But whatever, everyone here did amazing!

  • @Mizuki101Ikuto
    @Mizuki101Ikuto Před 3 lety +86

    I wish rpdr was much more inclusive, like queens who embrace their facial hair and queens of all styles, the show just feels so one note with what is or isn’t “acceptable drag” in the eyes of the judges and I hate it sm when they call drag queens’ clothes costumy🙄
    I loved this, there was so much excellence, especially the queens with cosplay references💖🖤💙

    • @jaded_dahlia
      @jaded_dahlia Před 2 lety +12

      Ru and co clearly hold outdated ideas of what drag is, and it shows.

  • @sarizerah8195
    @sarizerah8195 Před 3 lety +17

    I just went to my local drug store and the 100% Pure Love came on the radio. I cannot tell you how excited I was, I almost dropped my basket attempting to do the iconic 'In me you will find a home' hands overhead move. The power of Denali continues even months later!

  • @reso4319
    @reso4319 Před 3 lety +1074

    Stan a queen that uplifts her friends and community for the better.

    • @TheydyGodiva
      @TheydyGodiva Před 3 lety +21

      Honestly that's a signature Chicago thing. The Chicago drag community is very tight knit. For the most part, Chicago queens are very supportive of each other. It's such a great community to be a part of. And I can't wait until this pandemic is over. I've missed hanging out with these queens at the bars.

    • @TheydyGodiva
      @TheydyGodiva Před 3 lety +4

      @jesus is a biscuit yesssss come to Chicago. You'll love it here. Affordable cost of living, and great communities abound. The winters suck majorly, but the rest of the year makes this city worth it. If you do move here, I recommend moving into any of the north side neighborhoods that surround the gayborhood. Look into Buena Park, Uptown, Lakeview, Andersonville, Edgewater, or Rodgers Park.

    • @arnaldoluisn1
      @arnaldoluisn1 Před 3 lety +4

      That is the way it should be, shows the caliber of person she is 🥰

  • @Cam-ch9iv
    @Cam-ch9iv Před 3 lety +1172

    You’ve lip synced every episode you’re in so far and I’m selfishly happy about it, you’re one of the most entertaining lip syncers on drag race.

    • @ait8551
      @ait8551 Před 3 lety +71

      She alao did all 3 types. Top for the win. Bottom and the random 1st episode one

    • @Cam-ch9iv
      @Cam-ch9iv Před 3 lety +79

      @@ait8551 If she’s not a lip sync assassin on a future all stars it’ll be a hate crime

    • @komiago2149
      @komiago2149 Před 3 lety +37

      @@Cam-ch9iv if she doesn't win all stars it'll be a hate crime

    • @legends3ud
      @legends3ud Před 3 lety +5

      she’s an ENTERTAINER

    • @weeone01
      @weeone01 Před 3 lety +15

      I still think she won the intro lipsync and the only reason RuPaul didn't call her name was because her dress kept falling down.

  • @ofnothing
    @ofnothing Před 3 lety +45

    I’ve watched this so many times and I keep discovering new things 😮 like how the queen at 2:20 (sheeza woman/joshua aponte) was the one who made so many of denali’s outfits on the show - including both the quetzal look AND kahmora’s dragon look

    • @chromedend
      @chromedend Před 3 lety +7

      They also made some of Jaida's outfits (her final lipsynch and her coronation look)

  •  Před 3 lety +39

    who else RAN to this video after tonight's episode?

  • @nightcrawler2031
    @nightcrawler2031 Před 3 lety +395

    The drag collab we didnt know could happen, but the one we needed

  • @cardigans98
    @cardigans98 Před 3 lety +1258

    Seeing Dida just proves how she's a fucking killer when it comes to lipsync

    • @juangodinez9962
      @juangodinez9962 Před 3 lety +26

      omfg I was wondering who that was

    • @blixthynub974
      @blixthynub974 Před 3 lety +1

      Timestamp?

    • @azlxns
      @azlxns Před 3 lety +8

      @@blixthynub974 did you even watch the damn video........

    • @blixthynub974
      @blixthynub974 Před 3 lety

      @@azlxns i didnt till the very end ;-;

    • @jrodriguez7532
      @jrodriguez7532 Před 3 lety +43

      And i know she was just playing. Didn't wanna unleash her full power to protect everyone on set.

  • @Piggy_Piggerson
    @Piggy_Piggerson Před 3 lety +74

    Dida, The Vixen, and Lucy getting a lot of screentime feels correct

  • @oceansoflorewi
    @oceansoflorewi Před 3 lety +14

    There's nothing like the fierceness of Midwest drag performers. From Chicago to Milwaukee- crown them all mama!

  • @howdy4504
    @howdy4504 Před 3 lety +902

    Me: Tell me who they are!
    Denali: * puts all social media info at the end *
    Me: :D

    • @YourMajesty143
      @YourMajesty143 Před 3 lety +60

      And their VENMO accounts so we could tip these queens for their amazing performance!

  • @kevintfaircloth
    @kevintfaircloth Před 3 lety +766

    I wish more Drag Race girls would showcase their local scenes like this. And remember y'all, TIP YOUR LOCAL QUEENS!

  • @wandmayeslupik6302
    @wandmayeslupik6302 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Most wonderful figure skater....not arrogant... gives hugs!!!! Denali rocks!!!!! 😅

  • @CardiM97
    @CardiM97 Před 3 lety +13

    I wish we could get a BEHIND THE SCENES of this obsessed since this vid came out DENALI please give it to us 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩😩

  • @mu_ekita
    @mu_ekita Před 3 lety +1544

    This proves that Chicago’s drag is top tier purr

    • @jet687
      @jet687 Před 3 lety +10

      SSS tier to be exact

    • @danielperez08
      @danielperez08 Před 3 lety +52

      Yessss people also forget that queens like Trixie, Naomi, Kim Chi, and Jaida all grew up there in a sense. They’d gig it up in Chi when they all still lived in the outskirts.

    • @queenqueen977
      @queenqueen977 Před 3 lety +19

      LEGIT. Like NYC and L.A queens on drag race are predictable at this point

    • @randomspiel
      @randomspiel Před 3 lety +2

      @@danielperez08 Naomi didn't move there until after DR before moving to LA.

    • @Chris-ot9bk
      @Chris-ot9bk Před 3 lety

      @@danielperez08 I Thought Naomi Was Born And Raised In Redlands? Did She Move To Illinois And Then Back To California?

  • @alvintam8310
    @alvintam8310 Před 3 lety +578

    Denali said: "I'm a business woman henny"
    On the serious, it is so refreshing and inspiring to see a Rugirl using her platform to celebrate and uplift her fellows.

  • @itskellan5524
    @itskellan5524 Před 3 lety +29

    Everyone praise the true queen of S13, see you in all stars Queenali

  • @ntdrkc22
    @ntdrkc22 Před rokem +8

    Going on record to say this is one of the most amazing things a queen has ever done with their post drag race platform

  • @racaulk
    @racaulk Před 3 lety +832

    This video is like a love letter to the Chicago drag scene. A queen that uses her platform to showcase not only her own talent, but also that of the queen she eliminated from the competition and many of the queens from her local drag community? I have no choice but to stan. You have a fan in me, Denali.

    • @givemethedie8464
      @givemethedie8464 Před 3 lety +11

      Your comment has stuck with me for a whole week cause it’s so poetic and couldn’t be said any better, it is a beautiful love letter indeed

    • @racaulk
      @racaulk Před 3 lety +3

      @@givemethedie8464 Awww, thank you for that! I am glad my comment spoke to you!

    • @vibes7144
      @vibes7144 Před 3 lety

      Yes, Denali is uplifting everyone!

  • @SrobinDrag
    @SrobinDrag Před 3 lety +549

    The IMHO girls, Laila, Detox, Lucy Stoole, literally every Chicago queen, I LIVE!

  • @PotatoLoverHere
    @PotatoLoverHere Před 3 lety +5

    Imagine having a platform and using it to share the spotlight, to give other queens a platform and to show a celebrate of drag. The world doesn't deserve Denali, she's a goddess

  • @missbraindamage
    @missbraindamage Před 2 lety +5

    I want to know every queen in this video
    Edit: omg the ending gave me everything I needed.
    Denali is such a star for doing this

  • @gurvaaz1703
    @gurvaaz1703 Před 3 lety +1763

    BEARDED LAILA OMGGGG, EVERYONE SERVED SO HARD, BUT I GAGGED, LIKE FULL-ON

    • @leilagarcia1517
      @leilagarcia1517 Před 3 lety +55

      She looked amazing!!! 🔥

    • @anatawaniwatori
      @anatawaniwatori Před 3 lety +108

      NOT TO BE SHADY BUT I DIDNT EVEN RECOGNISE HER AND WHEN I WATCHED THE NAMES AT THE END I FULL GAGGED BITCH YAS SHE SERVED EVERYTHING

    • @phyllisge6093
      @phyllisge6093 Před 3 lety +28

      My basement was flooded!

    • @vibes7144
      @vibes7144 Před 3 lety +13

      Loved when she did the dab,
      Lol

    • @heytharrkrista
      @heytharrkrista Před 3 lety +24

      I gagged laila is gender bending and im here for all of it

  • @anthonyhodder4206
    @anthonyhodder4206 Před 3 lety +622

    This is the coolest thing a drag race girl has done. Rupaul open the gates!

  • @fireofdawn3515
    @fireofdawn3515 Před 3 lety +10

    Is it wrong that I love the look that Denali is in? And Kahmoras too- stunning IMO. The dragon and the parrot looks are EVERYTHING for me. The colors, cut and flair

  • @AB-wv6pf
    @AB-wv6pf Před 2 lety +15

    Excuse me, Detox is such a legendary queen omg 💚

  • @Kurokodairua
    @Kurokodairua Před 3 lety +401

    The diversity in this, drag race could never

    • @abigailw7146
      @abigailw7146 Před 3 lety +28

      we need Denali’s Drag Race
      It’ll be 10x better

    • @rizkiwhizki
      @rizkiwhizki Před 3 lety +23

      Yesss and many Asian queens, I live!

    • @rocco364
      @rocco364 Před 3 lety +6

      This is Denali’s world and we’re just living in it

  • @KeyingUrCar
    @KeyingUrCar Před 3 lety +347

    I saw Alexis Chan and Darby and literally just jaw dropped, Denali said airtime for everyone >:)

  • @GamerGirl7891
    @GamerGirl7891 Před 2 lety +4

    Not gonna lie, the fact that there's a King in this video made it for me. Hardly anyone knows about our side of the scene and seeing Tenderoni just....oh I can't explain how happy I got. Thank you Denali for showing off *everyone*. You and they are all fabulous.

  • @osvaldodelgado9181
    @osvaldodelgado9181 Před 3 lety +898

    Hear me out “Chicago Drag Race” hosted by Shea !!!

    • @isabellebise8440
      @isabellebise8440 Před 3 lety +37

      Either shea or denali or possibly hosted with both or them.

    • @check6598
      @check6598 Před 3 lety +21

      Why do I actually see that happening, like RPDR goes out of business or smthn and it split into different categories

    • @seronoradopanergic5545
      @seronoradopanergic5545 Před 3 lety +6

      How is this not a thing already? And how did T-Rex already lose.

    • @check6598
      @check6598 Před 3 lety +1

      @@seronoradopanergic5545 T-Rex?

    • @bbqbestie
      @bbqbestie Před 3 lety +12

      @@seronoradopanergic5545 T-Rex doesn’t deserve a platform that’s why she lost

  • @hotvinz03
    @hotvinz03 Před 3 lety +108

    The fact that Denali is not scared to share airtime with these girls show how confident and sure of herself she is. This is what sisterhood in Drag should be. It’s fun, quirky and celebratory!

  • @ChewyLewy97
    @ChewyLewy97 Před rokem +6

    This video gets played in my local club every time I go without fail and the club goes insane for it

  • @christianbolze7092
    @christianbolze7092 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Even three years later i love how this includes all different types of dressing up: Cross dressers, transvestites, girls doing drag, drag kings, Cosplayers, drag queens and so much more :) i love it. Even though i dont understand all of it but i love how talented they are and what they are showing.

  • @gizmo6271
    @gizmo6271 Před 3 lety +182

    Denali is officially changing the face of drag. So much talk about sisterhood and that, but there's so much shade in between the lines. I'm absolutely living for Denali and the direction she's taking the platform

  • @matsiinthecity
    @matsiinthecity Před 3 lety +377

    This is so fucking cool! I wish other queens would promote their sisters who are not on the show more. This was a perfect way to do it and shows how much of a class act Denali is!

    • @ComradeHaz
      @ComradeHaz Před 3 lety +1

      Willam was a good example of this too

    • @malthusanem
      @malthusanem Před 3 lety +4

      You mean... like Black Girl Magic?

    • @matsiinthecity
      @matsiinthecity Před 3 lety +1

      @@malthusanem Perfectly good example. I was not implying she was the only one doing so, just wished we had more queens doing it.

  • @emmanuelgaribay
    @emmanuelgaribay Před rokem +5

    El Quetzal y el Dragón, qué belleza... y Detox se ve espectacular

  • @adrianacamila3649
    @adrianacamila3649 Před 3 lety +4

    1M!!!

  • @JChan330
    @JChan330 Před 3 lety +424

    Chicago Drag really does feel like a community that supports and uplifts each other.

    • @ssbpichu326
      @ssbpichu326 Před 3 lety +11

      Wellllllll minus a few... cough cough trex

    • @looksaround
      @looksaround Před 3 lety +8

      @@ssbpichu326 and s*ju

    • @kimjoromo3519
      @kimjoromo3519 Před 3 lety +1

      @@looksaround Waiy, did Soju say or do something wrong?

    • @looksaround
      @looksaround Před 3 lety +7

      @@kimjoromo3519 she sexually assaulted multiple people. just check twitter, one of the victims posted their experience and it’s so sad ):

    • @kimjoromo3519
      @kimjoromo3519 Před 3 lety +1

      @@looksaround When did this happen! Have other queens said anything?

  • @seanfogerty6075
    @seanfogerty6075 Před 3 lety +737

    denali is unequivocally the winner, regardless of the outcome. this is queen shit

    • @seanfogerty6075
      @seanfogerty6075 Před 3 lety +2

      @@FirstLast-hx2er ?

    • @ascoadia282
      @ascoadia282 Před 3 lety +2

      @@seanfogerty6075 you accidentally said she was shit lmao, not that she's "the" shit :') hahahah, mistakes happen! I totally and completely agree though, Denali is the winner of my heart this season, even though I 10000% support Symone in this too!

    • @seanfogerty6075
      @seanfogerty6075 Před 3 lety +17

      @@ascoadia282 no, i said this is queen shit, as in this is the type of shit a queen does. i said what i said lol

  • @SuckYuhMadda_
    @SuckYuhMadda_ Před rokem +4

    Y’all makin me so proud of my city. So glad to see the Vixen and shea and all these other fabulous queens on here

  • @TestarosaTV
    @TestarosaTV Před 3 lety +4

    Denali does so much for the culture of Drag in all of its variants and forms. This is a prime example of how to use your platform in a meaningful way. Love you both, queens. Gave us one of the best moments of the season and also this beautiful project.

  • @shapeless_679
    @shapeless_679 Před 3 lety +329

    Using your platform to celebrate your sisters and your community..... queen behavior. We stan. You're a star!

  • @NikNikNeuro
    @NikNikNeuro Před 3 lety +528

    The FIRST thing I am doing when shelter-in-place is over, is coming to Chicago for a drag show. 100%.

    • @coffeeonzeetele
      @coffeeonzeetele Před 3 lety +12

      Pure Love

    • @sheknowsthesun
      @sheknowsthesun Před 3 lety +4

      YES!! Berlin has amazing shows featuring most if not all these queens. Plot twist, Crash landing, and many more!

    • @justsayin2777
      @justsayin2777 Před 3 lety +3

      I’m a homegrown Chicago boy and even in the 90s you’d see the legendary Tajma Hall walking up the street. Drag is Chicago is so different depending on the neighborhood too, something for everyone . 100% amazing. I’ve seen a lot of queens pre drag race. I’ve had friends compete at competitions at bars and you’d see other drag race girls in the audience just watching. It’s a great community

    • @channy6995
      @channy6995 Před 3 lety

      Yooo actually tho

    • @thebadass1658
      @thebadass1658 Před 3 lety +1

      I will fly to Chicago to see a drag show
      On my list of things to do😌❤👏

  • @AndresDiaz-xz1hz
    @AndresDiaz-xz1hz Před rokem +4

    Who’s here after watching the Target 2022 holiday commercial? I love that Denali chose to share her “star” moment with her home-town sisters.

  • @Vetevaim
    @Vetevaim Před 3 lety +15

    I'm telling my kids S13 had 10 episodes and you won. I have no idea what production was thinking. Maybe they were running out of strong competitors for all stars. Just know that you are one of the most loved queens of the season and my # 1.

  • @Chazmattaz
    @Chazmattaz Před 3 lety +199

    This is why Chicago’s always been pissed with the lack of representation on the competition shows. We have so much diversity and artists that we wanna showcase!!!

    • @carlygee8866
      @carlygee8866 Před 3 lety

      OMG YES EXACTLY!!!

    • @TaDarling1
      @TaDarling1 Před 3 lety +1

      Absolutely!!!! Chi-Town PRIDE!!!

    • @mg-oe3qr
      @mg-oe3qr Před 3 lety +14

      Yeah I wish Drag Race wasn’t so obsessed with putting overrated New Yorkers on the show when there’s so much talent literally anywhere else

    • @TaDarling1
      @TaDarling1 Před 3 lety +6

      @@mg-oe3qr You are so right about that. I would love to see a format for Drag Race that is regional. In other words, a Drag Race Chicago season or a Drag Race San Francisco Season or New York Season. That way, we can see a drag competition of the best and varied drag styles from each location.

  • @ChrisAteTheSun
    @ChrisAteTheSun Před 3 lety +57

    I GAGGED seeing Laila omg I want her to have a redemption so bad she's so talented

    • @nikolulic8298
      @nikolulic8298 Před 3 lety +3

      And she looked so fucking good here

    • @TheMotherConfesser
      @TheMotherConfesser Před 3 lety

      Foreal !! Laila for all stars 7! Lol cause all stars six is already wrapped