Todrick Hall and RuPaul are two of the most influential figures in the drag and LGBTQ+ community. They have collaborated on several projects, including music, videos, and the reality show RuPaul’s Drag Race. But are they related by blood or just by bond? Here’s what we know.
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Who is Todrick Hall?
Todrick Hall is a multi-talented singer, rapper, actor, director, choreographer, and social media personality who rose to prominence on and after his appearance on American Idol season 9. He made it to the semi-finals but was eliminated before the live shows.
He then started his own YouTube channel, where he uploaded original songs, musical collaborations, and choreographed flash mobs for Beyoncé. His channel has over 3.5 million subscribers and 891 million views as of December 2022.
Todrick also distinguished himself as a Broadway star, completing successful runs in Chicago, The Color Purple, Kinky Boots, Memphis, and Waitress. He visited over sixty cities worldwide with sold-out tours of “Straight Outta Oz”, “Forbidden”, and “Haus Party”.
He won the 2019 “Video for Good” VMA as co-executive producer on Taylor Swift’s LGBTQ+ anthem “You Need to Calm Down”.
Who is RuPaul?
RuPaul is a legendary drag queen, singer, actor, model, producer, and author. He is best known for hosting the Emmy-winning reality competition series RuPaul’s Drag Race, which showcases the talent and charisma of drag performers from around the world.
RuPaul has also released 14 studio albums, starred in several films and TV shows, written three books, and launched his own cosmetics line. He is widely regarded as the most influential drag icon of all time and a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ rights and visibility.
How did Todrick Hall and RuPaul meet?
Todrick Hall and RuPaul met in 2016, when Todrick was invited to be a guest judge on season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. He impressed RuPaul with his wit and creativity, and became a regular judge on All Stars 2. He later appeared as a guest judge on seasons 9, 10, 11, All Stars 3, 4, 5, and the Holi-Slay Spectacular.
Todrick also became a resident choreographer for the show, helping the contestants with their dance routines for the final challenges. He has choreographed iconic numbers such as “Read U Wrote U”, “Kitty Girl”, “American”, “Queens Everywhere”, “Super Queen”, and “Clap Back”.
Todrick Hall and RuPaul are not related by blood or by marriage. They are friends and colleagues who share a mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work. They have also collaborated on several musical projects, such as “Low”, “Dem Beats”, “Pink Money”, and “To The Moon”.
However, Todrick has often referred to RuPaul as his mentor, role model, and fairy godmother. He has credited RuPaul for inspiring him to pursue his dreams and express his true self. He has also said that working with RuPaul has been one of the highlights of his career.
RuPaul has also praised Todrick for his talent, vision, and courage. He has called him a genius, a superstar, and a brother. He has also defended him from criticism and controversy, such as when Todrick was accused of misogyny by Drag Race star Aquaria for suggesting that women shouldn’t compete on the show.
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Todrick Hall and RuPaul are not related by blood or by marriage. They are friends and colleagues who have collaborated on several projects in the drag and LGBTQ+ community. They have a strong bond based on mutual respect and admiration for each other’s work.
