Raja Breaks Down Her Drag Career, RuPaul's All Stars & Fashion Photo RuView | Them

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Published 2022-06-29
"These are the times that you've got to scare the sh*t out of yourself as an artist." From Raja's crowning moment as winner of season 3 of RuPaul's Drag Race to filming Fashion Photo RuView alongside Raven, here are a few of the moments that shaped the artist's identity, life and career.

00:00 Intro
00:14 90's Club Kid
01:08 America's Next Top Model
02:25 RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 3
03:55 "Diamond Crowned Queen" Music Video
05:10 Fashion Photo RuView
06:44 "Make Love Not Walls" by David LaChapelle
07:45 The Simpsons: "Werking Mom"
08:27 "She did not abbreviate."
09:22 Masque Solo Show
10:43 New York Magazine Cover
11:42 RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 7

All Comments (21)
  • @emilseeee
    she's a legend, she's an eye-con and she is the moment. cmon NOW.
  • @Heyloois
    To me, Raja’s “ugly cry” represents the last genuine reaction to winning the crown, it’s such a beautiful moment.
  • @SerhiiZdk
    Oh, what a soft-spoken person she is! Could literally listen to her for hours. And also, there is a lot of wisdom in everything she's talking about. I love that combination
  • @liljohnnygogo
    I remember being 12 and searching for “drag racing” trying to find nascar but ended up finding the premiere of her season, and I’m so thankful I did 🥹 10+ years later seeing her again on my tv, such a full circle and re-inspiring moment.
  • I really appreciate that newer drag race fans are really connecting to Raja as a result of All Stars 7.
  • @layma5113
    "She didn't abbreviate" 😂 the editors are so good
  • @gdanielpv
    Everybody say "thank you" to Raja, Drag Race became a high fashion runway because of her, she walked so queens everyone loves today could run.
  • @snugbugaolcom
    I love what Bob the Drag Queen says about her 'other girls use references, Raja is the reference' she's so beyond anything else. Her laser dress in the 'All Glowed Up' runway... Masterpiece
  • @Kristiekins2
    Ugh I love Raja so much. She’s a legend. She deserves so much success.
  • @zohmbi4302
    everything she says is so wise. can tell she really enjoys and cares about what she does as an artist. she’s such an inspiration to me, i look up to her so much. i’ll be just like you raja i swear
  • Raja means SO MUCH to me, representing for the brown asian kids and being such an icon. We simply have to stan!
  • @felisa957
    “She did not abbreviate” - the shade lol. Raja describing her experience on the Simpsons is so pure 💜
  • @libby1162
    Just one of the most exquisite creatures to ever walk this earth. Cannot get enough of her.
  • @rebekah1180
    Raja SHOULD have been in the top two for her Snatch game. Legendary, just like her.
  • It's even weird to see Raja competing, she's so beyond, so professional, she already has proved herself as an unique artist to be one of the official and permanent judges along with Ru and MIchelle and to have a program of her own (as she already greatly did). I adored her in her season, love her now and ever!
  • @JsgHair71
    Nobody ever talks about what an absolutely stunning creature Raja is out of drag. They're GORGEOUS.
  • @dox8357
    Raja is so wise. And her voice? Divine.
  • No, Raja your cry was NOT ugly. That’s pretty much impossible. You are one of the most gorgeous people I’ve ever seen. Then and now, in and out of drag - you’re a stunner! Moreover your personality and energy is just as beautiful. You are loved by so many 🥰
  • @Drezzedtokill
    I’ve been going to her shows since ….. back when she was baby drag queen .. in the early 90s she looked like a supermodel . Everybody knew Raja in LA …Madonna or Janet would sometimes walk into the club .. it was amazing times .
  • Raja is one of those people in this world that makes my heart so full whenever she comes up. She is such a treasure