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HomeDrag King History2024-01-23T21:55:47+00:00

THE DRAG KINGDOM HAS COME

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By @mrmobdick History of DK’s,male impersonators, breeches roles from antiquity to today. Archived in US Library of Congress📚🌟🎩 on @kingofdragtv

DragKingHistory.com newest profile entry is @gageg DragKingHistory.com newest profile entry is @gagegatlyn , an award-winning Drag King and Male Illusionist, activist, educator, and entrepreneur who started performing in 2003 in Jacksonville, FL. He co-founded The J’Ville Kings, Jacksonville’s first dedicated drag king troupe and show. 

Gage has performed in over 250 venues across more than 25 states earning dozens of prestigious titles and awards. (Read up on this lengthy list in his profile on dragkinghistory.com) He is best known for his uncanny impersonations of country music icons Tim McGraw, Eric Church, and since 2025, powerhouse vocalist Teddy Swims. 

He was also instrumental in popularizing the term “Male Illusionist”, advocating for gender-affirming language and equal representation and pay in pageantry and bookings. Known internationally as one of the most iconic Drag Kings of the modern era, Gage has built a reputation on talent, tenacity, and transformative leadership in the world of Drag Kings and Male Illusion.

Currently, Gage continues to perform selectively, focusing his energy on his Q+ portrait and event photography, organizing, community building, and educating the public about the trans experience. His life’s work stands as a testament to transformation—not just of the body, but of culture, perception, and possibility.	

And 👉🏼 Coming Soon: Drag King Academy on Skool! Your chance to learn EVERYTHING about being a Drag King — from makeup to moves — with Gage as your professor. Level up. Slay harder. FREE for everyone!
GageGatlyn.com/DragKingAcademy

📸 by Adam Bouska
📸 by Charles Howell
📸 by Bobbie Brooke
📸 by Rick Flynn
📸 by Brenda Quayle, 2003
📸 The J’Ville Kings flyer, 2004
📸 The J’Ville Kings, 2005
📸 Mr USA FMI, 2006
📸 The J’Ville Kings flyer, 2004

Drag KingHistory is curated by @mrmobdick
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #transman #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #gagegatlyn
Congratulations goes to playwright and drag king @ Congratulations goes to playwright and drag king @mistahcoles of NYC who at 70 years young was crowned the inaugural “Brooklyn Community Kitchen Monarch”, the Big Apple’s first-ever all-ages, all-gender beauty pageant. The ground-breaking pageant was hosted by, and in honor of, Brooklyn Community Kitchen, a three-decade-old soup kitchen in Greenpoint. 

There were 11 contestants which followed a formal format, including interview segments, evening attire and a talent portion.

Mistah wowed the crowd as s/he belted out “I Know Where I’ve Been,” the iconic song about racial equality from the “Hairspray” soundtrack. 

1 📸 by James Messerschmidt
2 📸 by James Messerschmidt
3 📸 by Ben Holbrook
4 📸 by James Messerschmidt
5 📸 by Ben Holbrook

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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #transman #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #brooklyn
Here we have Lupita Nyong’o manning up with her Here we have Lupita Nyong’o manning up with her real-life brother Junior Nyong’o to play twins Viola and Sebastian in Shakespeare in the Park’s production of Twelfth Night at Central Park’s Delacorte Theater in NYC. This is a dream come true for the siblings 🌟 And how fantastic they are !!

The show also stars Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sandra Oh and Peter Dinklage and runs from Aug 22 to Sept 13th @publictheaterny @lupitanyongo 

Thank you to @santana.the.artist for sharing this

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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #transman #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #shakespeareinthepark #publictheatreny #delacortetheatre #lupitanyongo
SIGN-UP NOW ✍️The 3rd annual @emeraldcitykings SIGN-UP NOW ✍️The 3rd annual @emeraldcitykingsball, an international drag king & thing festival in Seattle, WA, now offers workshops ✏️📚🎭📆💜

Drag King History Exec Dir & Co-Founder @mrmobdick will be presenting the DKH lecture on Fri, Sept 26th at 2pm PST
👉🏼🔗IN BIO to sign-up

FRIDAY, SEPT 26TH:
1OAM - Let’s Get Down To Business with @stevie_phoenix
11AM - Hosting 101 with @pressurek.atl
1PM - Design Your Mug! with @jack.king.goff
2PM - Drag King History with @mrmobdick

SATURDAY, SEPT 27TH:
10AM - Decolonize Your Drag with @el.bonito.boni 
11AM - Hump & Grind with @throb.zombie 
1PM - Choose Your Character with @yo_king_poundcake 
2PM - Intro to Draglesque with @lacyknightly123 

Sign-ups for all the workshops are LIVE at ECKB website

#eckb #eckb25 #emeraldcitykingsball #dragkingfestival #dragfest #dragkinghistory
Repost from @pinknews The Great British Bake Off Repost from @pinknews 
The Great British Bake Off Season 16 returns to screens in September, with a clan of new contestants hoping to be named Star Baker. This year, the cast line up includes at least four LGBTQ+ contestants, with one being the show’s first ever drag king. 

🌟@jesssssikka drag king Oliver Clothezoff 🌟👑🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈🥖🎂💜

The ultimate autumnal feel good show arrives back on Channel 4 in the UK from 2 September, with kitchen connoisseurs Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood back for series 16 as the scrupulous judges.

TV stalwart Alison Hammond and The Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding are also back again as this year’s presenters.

The 2025 cohort of bakers includes a bridal designer and two hairdressers, an ex powerlifter and Jessika a roller-skating gymnast – who is also a drag king. Iconic. There’s also at least four out LGBTQ+ contestants who will be vying for Prue Leith’s beady eye of approval and a Paul Hollywood handshake. 

Airs on Netflix in the US every Friday beginning Sept 5th & in the UK on Channel 4 on Tuesdays beginning Sept 2 

#dragking #dragkings #dragkingsofinstagram 
#GBBO #dragkingsoftiktok #bakeoff #alisonhammond #noelfielding #lgbtqia
Posted @withregram • The amazing @victoriascone Posted @withregram • 
The amazing @victoriascone rocking one of her Drag King lewks #ibizafinalboss 🥄 
Props & Costume @silver__rox @house.of.rox 
@jack.kayy1

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DKH celebrates summer with the DKH Tea Taster Box. DKH celebrates summer with the DKH Tea Taster Box. This delectable tea taster box contains 10 packets of tea that correspond with 10 wonderful performers. 🫖LINK IN BIO to purchase your very own tea taster box.

This month we highlight drag king extraordinaire PAPI CHURRO who is serving Sundrops, a deluxe green tea from Japan.

@soypapichurro who began their drag career in 2015 is a Two-Spirit Indigenous Warrior of Coahuilitecan (Quali-tee-Khan) and Nahua (Nah-wah) heritage. Originally from Austin Texas, he is now happy to call the Bay Area his home. His life passions include advocating for Queer Indigenous rights, immigration reform and BIPOC voices. 

In 2024, Papi Churro won the 28th annual San Francisco Drag King Contest produced by Fudgie Frottage, and the Mx Mosswood Meltdown Drag Contest hosted by legendary filmmaker John Waters. And InfoWars labeled Churro “some type of bizarre stripper”.

📸 Papi Churro
📸 Edgar Ruiz Photography
📸 Sloane Kanter
📸 Keith Johnson
📸 Linda Lee
📸 Papi Churro
📸 Callisto Tea House

A portion of proceeds from this tea taster box goes towards maintaining DKH

Tea box is provided by @callistoteahouse

Drag KingHistory is curated by @mrmobdick 
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #transman #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #papichurro
@kingofdragtv would not have been possible without @kingofdragtv would not have been possible without the excellent leadership by @murrayhill who brought his extensive experience, terrific talent, sharp wit, warm heart, and generous spirit to the series. 

From the time the show was announced to the finale watch party, Murray worked tirelessly to create the very best series possible. Because of his visibility & showbiz charm, word spread fast (in fact internationally) that King of Drag was happening. He then put his all into every aspect of the show which lent to its success. 

Murray also brought in his superstar close friends to participate as guest judges which brought greater exposure and depth to this new venture that meant so much to the global Drag King community.

KOD series is complete but not over. This legendary show will live on forever and the 10 amazing contestants showcased their wide range of artistry and camaraderie for the world to witness. They are forever the 1st ten 🌟

Many thanks to Murray Hill for paving the way for more Drag King excellence & exposure 👑

📸 @b_sharp_dir 

Drag KingHistory is curated by @mrmobdick
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#drag #dragking #dragkings #nonbinary #trans #transman #maleillusionist #maleimpersonator #breechesrole #entravesti #crossdresser #dragkinghistory #lesbianhistory #transhistory #lgbtqhistory #feminist #represent #representationmatters #diversityequityinclusion #kingofdrag #kod #murrayhill
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