RuPaul's Drag Race icon and drag legend Detox has given new meaning to her iconic "to the T" lyrics from "Read U, Wrote U." In an appearance last week in Chicago during a Drag PAC performance with her longtime friend and former DWV girl group member Willam, the Drag Race season 5 and All Stars 2 alum replaced lyrics from their "Chow Down (at Chick-fil-A)" song with a special proclamation.
"I'm trans now!" Detox said as the pair sang the song, with the audience applauding after Detox's remark. The crowd was clearly excited and supportive of Detox's announcement.
Detox did not immediately respond to Entertainment Weekly's request for more information on the moment, but she did share to Instagram — which also indicates Detox's pronouns are she/her — a few references to the reveal after footage from the performance went viral nearly a week later. "I still haven't really made the announcement. But there have been signs!" Detox wrote on the social media platform, later reposting a video from her drag daughter, Miss Toto, who celebrated the announcement on her profile.
Detox's announcement brought many fans and fellow drag queens to tears. "Looking over and seeing my dawtah and all of my friends in the audience burst into tears at this moment that has been brewing for the past few years was so magical," Detox wrote atop the reshared clip. "I'll never forget it."
Detox Joins Growing List of Trans Drag Race Stars
Many of Detox's fellow Drag Race alums have come out as trans in recent years, including Laganja Estranja, Adore Delano, Madame LaQueer, Amanda Tori Meating, and Detox's season 5 sister Jade Jolie. Detox's announcement further shows the power of Drag Race to create a community of support and acceptance for transgender people. Detox's announcement shows that the Drag Race community is diverse and inclusive, and that it is a safe space for transgender people to be themselves.
Detox's Career and Beyond Drag Race
In addition to her run on two seasons of Drag Race, Detox has appeared on stage with Madonna during her Celebration tour, and competed on the first season of Hulu's drag competition series Drag Me to Dinner in a team with Drag Race season 3 winner Raja. Detox has also released several singles and EPs, and she has toured extensively around the world. She is an inspiration to many people, both within and outside of the drag community.
Drag PAC and Voter Registration
This wasn't just a night for personal milestones, though. The event, tied to the Drag PAC initiative, blended activism with artistry, urging attendees to get politically active and vote—because why shouldn't your favorite drag queens also inspire you to hit the polls?
Before her performance, Detox's monologue brought context to why the Drag PAC matters and their mission to register 100,000 new voters this election season. "Willam and I were talking about this earlier, and drag is one of the oldest forms of activism and protest—I think in the world."
"And a long time ago we wrote a song about some protesting of a certain national brand. And since we're in the same building together, we figured we might dust it off," she continued before breaking into the full song with her lyric switch.
Detox's Announcement and the Future of Drag
Detox's announcement has sparked conversations about the future of drag. Some people have questioned whether Detox is still a drag queen if she is now trans. Others have pointed out that drag is not exclusive to any one gender identity, and that trans women can be drag queens just as easily as cisgender women.
The art of drag is not exclusive to just one gender or sexuality. Drag is about self-expression and creativity, and it is a form of art that can be enjoyed by people of all genders and sexualities. Detox's announcement is a reminder that drag is a diverse and inclusive art form, and that it can be a powerful tool for self-expression and activism.
Detox's Announcement: A Celebration of Authenticity
Detox's announcement is a celebration of authenticity and self-acceptance. It is a reminder that it is okay to be who you are, and that you should never be afraid to be yourself. Detox's announcement is also a testament to the power of the Drag Race community, and its ability to create a safe and supportive space for transgender people.
Detox's announcement is a testament to the power of drag as a form of self-expression and activism. It is a reminder that drag can be a force for good in the world, and that it can help to create a more inclusive and equitable society.
Detox's announcement is a moment of joy and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community. It is a reminder that we are all on our own journeys of self-discovery, and that we should support each other along the way.
Detox's announcement is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to live your truth. It is a reminder that you are not alone, and that there are people who support you and want you to be happy.
Detox's announcement is a reminder that we are all in this together. We are all part of the same community, and we should support each other and celebrate our differences.
Detox's announcement is a reminder that the world is a better place when we embrace our differences. It is a reminder that we should all strive to be our most authentic selves, and to create a world where everyone feels accepted and loved.
