There is nothing more innovative, daring and entertaining than a drag queen — in fact, the only artists who come close to adopting the flair, personas and monikers of drag artists are rappers. Just like a drag queen, when a rapper chooses a name, it’s a special moment in their career. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that drag queens and rappers have names with similar flair. Check out our list of rappers whose names ring like a fearless drag queen — and let’s hope no one’s masculinity gets offended! Being a compared to a drag is truly a compliment — and that is, seriously, no shade.
1. Juicy J
Source:GettyWhat more do we have to say? This name screams drag queen who can lip synch for her life to Rihanna’s “Sex With Me.” Keep it juicy!
2. Fabolous
Source:GettyThere is nothing wrong with being a fabulous, even if you spell it differently. We are certain there is a drag queen, somewhere on the globe, with this name — grammatically correct, of course.
3. French Montana
Source:GettyAny name that ends in a vowel treads drag queen territory, but plugging French to the beginning adds some extra fabulosity. Very Real Housewives of Morocco!
4. Lupe Fiasco
Source:GettyMr. Fiasco may not know there was a famous Cuban singer, who is also an LGBT icon, called La Lupe. With that first name and the fever of the last name, Lupe Fiasco sounds like a drag queen who bring all of the high-octane drama.
5. Tyga
Source:GettyAgain, we guarantee you there is a drag queen somewhere on the planet with this name. Actually, slap some lip gloss on Tyga, a proper wig and contour — he could battle with the best of them!
6. Papoose
Source:GettyPapoose, whose real name is Shamele Mackie, is Remy Ma’s husband and the couple is adored on Love & Hip-Hop: New York. This name, which sounds too much like platypus, might be a better fit for a flawless drag queen. Imagine RuPaul saying, “Miss Papoose, sashay you stay…”
7. Vanilla Ice
Source:GettyYaaaaas, Miss Vanilla Ice would be a white-hot vixen who lipsynchs to a musical theater version of “Ice Ice Baby.” Tens across the board!
8. Flo Rida
Source:GettyA perfect name for a drag queen. She flows, she rides with the wind and she slays all her competition!