Top 10 Most Iconic, Over The Top ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Lip Syncs Ever
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RuPaul’s Drag Race has delivered hundreds of incredible lip sync performances over its 15 season run. While it’s difficult to narrow down, these 10 lip syncs stand out as the most legendary in Drag Race history.
Top 10 Most Iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race Lip Syncs Ever
10. “Sorry Not Sorry” – Yvie Oddly vs. Brooke Lynn Hytes (Season 11)
The Season 11 finale lip sync between fan favorites Yvie Oddly and Brooke Lynn Hytes was a true showcase of talent. Performing to Demi Lovato’s “Sorry Not Sorry,” the queens turned out gravity-defying moves and proved why they deserved to be the final two.
9. “Roar” – Kennedy Davenport vs. Katya (Season 7)
Kennedy Davenport absolutely brought down the house lip syncing to Katy Perry‘s “Roar” against Katya. With stunning splits and kicks, both Davenport and Katya proved unstoppable in one of season 7’s most memorable lip syncs.
8. “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” – Chi Chi DeVayne vs. Thorgy Thor (Season 8)
The late, great Chi Chi DeVayne delivered one of the most emotional lip syncs ever performing “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” with Thorgy Thor, Her raw talent and passion shone through and wowed the judges.
7. “100% Pure Love” – Denali vs. Kahmora Hall (Season 13)
Denali’s lip sync assassination of Kahmora Hall to “100% Pure Love” set the tone for her incredible talent. She absolutely dominated the stage from start to finish in this season 13 standout.
6. Tayce vs. A’Whora (Season 2, UK)
The sensational lip sync between Tayce and A’Whora stands out as one of Drag Race‘s best ever. Performing as much to each other as the audience, the queens moved flawlessly and embodied the song’s emotion.
5. “Firework” – Jackie Cox vs. Widow Von’Du (Season 12)
Jackie Cox’s lip sync performance in full burqa drag to Katy Perry’s “Firework” together with Widow Von’Du on Drag Race season 12 was a profound and emotional moment. Cox’s choice to perform in a burqa held immense cultural significance, elevating the moment to a poignant commentary on representation and identity within the LGBTQ+ community.
4. “My Head & My Heart” – Jorgeous vs. Orion Story (Season 14)
In Season 14 of Drag Race, Jorgeous and Orion Story had a lip sync showdown to Ava Max’s “My Head & My Heart.” Jorgeous made her debut in the lip sync arena and won the battle with impressive performance.
3. “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Dida Ritz vs. The Princess (Season 4)
Dida Ritz’s unbelievable lip sync skills were on full display against The Princess. She embodied every lyric of “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” and showed why she’s one of the best performers in Drag Race history.
2. “MacArthur Park” – Manila Luzon vs. Delta Work (Season 3)
Manila Luzon’s campy, electrifying performance of “MacArthur Park” redefined Drag Race lip syncs. Going up against Delta Work, Luzon proved queens could become larger-than-life creatures leaving us in awe.
1. “So Emotional” – Sasha Velour vs. Shea Couleé (Season 9)
Sasha Velour’s rose petal wig reveal during “So Emotional” instantly became iconic. Up against fellow superstar Shea Couleé, the duo’s jaw-dropping performance ranks among the best lip syncs in Drag Race history.
