Drag royalty has a new face, and this time, it’s bearded, bold, and breaking boundaries.
Revry, the world’s first LGBTQ+ streaming platform, has officially crowned King Molasses as the inaugural winner of King of Drag, the first-ever drag king competition series. After six weeks of fierce battles and boundary-pushing performances, King Molasses emerged victorious from a diverse lineup of ten competitors, making herstory as the series’ first reigning monarch.
A Royal Roster
The show’s eclectic cast featured standout kings including Alexander the Great, Buck Wylde, Dick Von Dyke, and Tuna Melt, but it was King Molasses who ultimately snatched the crown. The final decision followed weeks of challenges that blended comedy, charisma, and commentary, especially on masculinity in modern drag culture.
“I want my reign to establish our credibility as artists,” King Molasses told Entertainment Weekly in a post-win interview. “We’re always going to be compared to drag queens, but I want my reign to put to bed the ambiguity about what a drag king is.”
Hosted by a Legend, Celebrated Around the World
King of Drag debuted on June 22 exclusively on Revry, with comedian and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Murray Hill serving as the series’ host. Hill, beloved for their roles in Somebody Somewhere and Drag Me to Dinner, guided the competition with wit, wisdom, and a whole lot of attitude.
The premiere sparked over 200 global watch parties, including enthusiastic turnouts in Brazil, South Africa, and Taiwan. It’s clear the hunger for drag king visibility spans far beyond U.S. borders.
The Judges’ Court and Star-Studded Guests
Each episode saw King Molasses perform for a panel known as The Kings Court, made up of drag luminaries including Tenderoni, Gottmik, Sasha Velour, Wang Newton, and Revry CEO Damian Pelliccione.
Celebrity guest judges added some serious sparkle to the runway, from Bridesmaids director Paul Feig to Drag Latina star Carmen Carrera, Somebody Somewhere stars Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller, and actress Lisa Rinna.
A Cultural Reset for Drag Kings
Co-created by Revry co-founders Damian Pelliccione and Christopher J. Rodriguez, and co-produced by The Silo (the team behind The International Vogue League), King of Drag is being hailed as one of Revry’s most ambitious original series to date.
“King Molasses exemplifies everything we hoped to showcase,” Rodriguez said in a statement. “Their authenticity and artistry were undeniable.”
Pelliccione echoed the sentiment, adding: “We’re thrilled to crown them as our first-ever King of Drag.”
Unlike drag queen-centered shows, King of Drag spotlighted the unique art of drag kings, performers who exaggerate masculinity through satire, swagger, and subversion. The cast represented trans masc individuals, nonbinary artists, and cis women, showing the wide spectrum of gender performance within drag.
Now Streaming: The Revolution Will Be Bearded
Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag kings or just discovering this electrifying corner of queer culture, now’s your chance to catch every lip sync, laugh, and look. The full first season of King of Drag is available to stream exclusively at Revry.com.
The series is proudly sponsored by e.l.f. Cosmetics, a brand that champions bold self-expression for every eye, lip, and face.
In the words of King Molasses: the reign has just begun.
