“Though he’s come under fire by some in the trans community for using terms like “she-mail” on his smash Logo series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ he remains a formidable influencer, driving conversations about all kinds of representation, including race, queerness, and gender expression — and not just in gay households. To boot, in the wake of 2015’s new ‘Drag Race’ season (featuring A-list guest judges like Ariana Grande), he’s releasing his eighth studio album, Realness.”
