12 queens who defined the VH1 era of ‘Drag Race’

VH1 Drag Race Era

When RuPaul’s Drag Race’s 15th season debuts on MTV this Friday, Jan. 6, it will turn the page from the show’s previous chapter, known henceforth in this piece as the “VH1 era.” This moment in time began with Season 9’s debut, featuring a cameo from none other than Lady Gaga, and was defined by extreme highs and lows as the show grew to accommodate a fandom beyond the LGBTQ2S+ viewers on its previous home, Logo. 

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