Kennedy and other queens of color have definitely faced racism from fans and it is definitely a reflection of the continuous problems within the queer community. However the queens she compared herself to (Trixie, DeLa, Katya) were not accurate comparisons. Their specific successes were based off of their specific talents and type of entertainment. And DeLa has very specific circumstances that affected her decision to leave (she was constantly torn with eliminating her sisters and her mental health seemed to have been impacted). And Kennedy’s issues revolved around the drama she was involved with in her season while the other queens weren’t directly involved unless someone came at them. However, Kennedy faced far more aggression than other queens of the same nature. Other queens each season that are not POC were constantly being defended or said to be given the “villain edit” which is bullshit. There are things that are unlikable about Kennedy. She can be degrading, and there are times where she can’t take criticism. However, it is no different than many of queens that are just like her and she should not face such horrible aggression cuz we know so much is stemmed within racism.
+aeris44 She's saying that as a black queen, she couldn't have just left the competition (Even if she was winning), because it would have been perceived differently. That has a lot to do with internalized racism. As for Katya and Trixie, they are great at what they do, and have done great things with their platform (especially Katya, who is my personal fave of that duo), but let's not act like their initial success wasn't the fanbase rallying around them, immediately making them fan favorites, even if that meant attacking others.... I.E the fans that attacked Jasmine Masters with racial slurs and death threats when she and Trixie (and some of the other queens) had tension. In fact, I believe Jasmine talked about having thoughts of suicide because it got so bad. And ESPECIALLY the virtrol and racism that Kennedy received (and still receives) for beating Katya in their LSFYL. A lipsync that Katya readily admits that Kennedy killed, beat her fair and square, and was edited in her favor (Katya's favor) to make it appear more "equal". So yes, they ARE accurate comparisons if you take the time to truly understand what she's trying to say.
ithl123 I agree with the racism but the comparisons are not the same. And I ask you not to be passive aggressive and tell me "if I really listened." Again the people she compared herself had different personalities (which is why they became fan favorites) and their talents werent the same. They're fallacious comparisons. I'm not disagreeing with you on the racism but the circumstances are different. We cannot ignore that otherwise it's counter productive. The queens did not act the same. I'm in no way am I saying Kennedy or Jasmine didn't face those issues but queens like Trixie and Katya did not act the same like they did for them to have been put in the same situation. Again, the issues she faced are true but the comparisons she made were fallicious. I did listen.
Ms.Kennedy speaking only facts. The racism and prejeduce in the drag race fanbase is beyond prevalent. Its nice shes calling it out. Also no part of her speaking was at all bitter she put it very gracefully.
There's no problem with speaking bitterly about prejudice. It's the obvious response. The original commenter said she wasn't being bitter about it and I disagreed. She's obviously very bitter and in regards to the racial aspects she has every right to be. So I'm not sure what you were basing your judgement of me on because it definitely was not in the correct context.
I agree with Kennedy, though. I rewatched the Bebe vs Ben lipsync and there were parts where Ben didn't mouth the words correctly, parts where she probably didn't know the words. Bebe was doing fine until she removed her wig, it was a done deal. She lost at that moment.
Nah if it was based purely on the lipsync Bebe still would've won cause frankly Dela sucked lmao. But the decision was made the moment Dela pulled out that Whiteout. There was no way in hell the producers were going to let THAT kind of gag go unused. So even without the self wig snatch, they were picking Dela to win just for the drama.
Adrasteia Rose Girl I agree witchu lol. No way in hell they didn't know what Dela was going to do. They knew she asked Thorgy for that whiteout (she said this in her viewing party), and they filmed the whole thing.
Bebe's old school(Drag race) That wig snatching shit meant you were feeling the song or something. You can tell she didn't watch any newer seasons when the judges cringed at a bald man head.
I soooo thought KENNEDY WAS GOING HOME THIS WEEK WHEN TRANNIKA SAID SHE'D BE THERE FOR THAT EPISODE'S VIEWING PARTY....I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT I LOVE DETOX!!
I'd be lying that I don't miss all the shenanigans from a backstage point of view many years ago. But camp is camp and they all keep my identity of being charming, unique, nerved and talented.
As a white man I totally see the race problem in the drag race community. So many fans bash Jasmine, Kennedy, Nina, and Rajah because I feel like they are black and may have a poor portrayal on the show. These queens are so talented but Miss Trixie who has her own show and makes millions and (sorry) is not as talented as them. This issue must be addressed!
I can't believe I'm actually watching this again. Who else is here because of what Trannika said with Pearl and Roxxxy? My opinions have not changed. She's so bitter!
ringostarxxx I think it's because Kennedy wasn't really being fun but defensive and bitter. Detox is a loved qween and I'm sure a lot of the audience wasn't to happy with Kennedy stating her favorite lipsync was the one detox went home!
Girl bye. Kennedy said her fave lipsync was Latrice Royale in Natural Woman and mentioned the Detox/Jinkx lip sync as a lil side note and spoiler: lots of people love that lip sync. Kennedy was being fun and engaging the audience and giving the girls tea for the majority of this video and all she got was crickets. Miss me w/ that.
Dakota Cruickshank I think she told her boyfriend the order the qweens were eliminated. That's what she is talking about in her song when she says if you REDDIT YOU PROBABLY KNOW ALL ABOUT IT. THIS FUCKING EX GOT HEAVY HANDED, TRIED TO DEATHSTORM THE WHOLE FUCKING PLANET. DROPPING NAMES....and so on.
So you throw shade still at Ben and everyone after you still being in the race ? Oh ok be humble but I do see her points but Trixie and Kennedy each have their own talents. It is petty to point fingers.
Kennedy works hard but not smart. She just needs to learn how to market herself. Trixie and Katya didn't get that successful just by performing their ass off at every bar. They were smart in knowing where to put all their time, effort and hard work into. She needs to learn how to market herself in a way that is visible to the public. Also she always dances, she needs to do more than that. Like Ru said, "The best way to stay relevant, is reinvention".
Kennedy, I love you, but you're wrong. You are bitter. You're always worried and talking about other queens. That is bitterness. You are amazing, but comparing yourself to Trixie and Katya is a bit of a stretch. Yes, you went further but those two created a show on youtube that went to tv. It's called marketing and branding. Kennedy could easily do that. I think she is one of the funniest. Look at Jadmine Masters. Very early exit, now has a youtube show. We, as viewers don't know where it will go on the future, but as long ad she follows the footsteps as Ru, creating a marketing business will get you further and more recognizable in life. Again, fan of Kennedy, however her attitude needs to change ever so slightly and market herself. Kennedy finally had music out. She starting out smart, especially after her run ends on AS3.
A O That's because they were both on season 7 and Kennedy made it to the top 4 and Trixie and even Katya have blown up. She's definitely sour about it.
Victor Abraham I don't get her bitterness. Look at Jasmine Masters. She was weak on the show but now has a big youtube following. Kennedy just doesn't have the right personality for people to fall in love with her.
Why Kennedy gotta be jealous of Trixie and katya’s success? You know why it doesn’t matter what place you get in drag race to have s good career? Because people can relax and watch Uhnnnn and have a laugh with those two. I like Kennedy, I think she is a fierce competitor, but when has anyone just wanted to curl up on the couch and relax and watch a Kennedy show? It’s because she is so uptight, on the defensive, and serious all the time. We never see a relaxed side of her. Tempest went home the first week and she’s been in movies on Netflix! Jasmine masters has her own show and was booted off early too! I’m sorry Kennedy, but you know why people watch them? Because they are easy to watch, and just all around likable. If you’re always on the attack, it’s not fun to be around, let alone watch...
Defenitly, Kennedy is not my type of drag queen.. she was rude in the whole show and specially in 17:00. Talking about respect. Kennedy is a bitter drag queen and she was very rude towards to Trannika Rex. I know she won't get the crown!
Fernando diaz de leon rendon Yes, Trannika has a right to tell them to shut the fuck up, but also Kennedy has a right to be like “don’t talk to me like that, bitch” cuz it was rude. Her reaction was justified.
38:10 -> that speech is SO IMPORTANT! I hope it reaches every single Drag Race Fan !
abso-fucking-lutely !
Kennedy and other queens of color have definitely faced racism from fans and it is definitely a reflection of the continuous problems within the queer community.
However the queens she compared herself to (Trixie, DeLa, Katya) were not accurate comparisons. Their specific successes were based off of their specific talents and type of entertainment. And DeLa has very specific circumstances that affected her decision to leave (she was constantly torn with eliminating her sisters and her mental health seemed to have been impacted). And Kennedy’s issues revolved around the drama she was involved with in her season while the other queens weren’t directly involved unless someone came at them.
However, Kennedy faced far more aggression than other queens of the same nature. Other queens each season that are not POC were constantly being defended or said to be given the “villain edit” which is bullshit.
There are things that are unlikable about Kennedy. She can be degrading, and there are times where she can’t take criticism. However, it is no different than many of queens that are just like her and she should not face such horrible aggression cuz we know so much is stemmed within racism.
aeris44 I don't think Kennedy got a villain edit in her season. She was just grumpy and bitter and they showed it.
+aeris44 She's saying that as a black queen, she couldn't have just left the competition (Even if she was winning), because it would have been perceived differently. That has a lot to do with internalized racism.
As for Katya and Trixie, they are great at what they do, and have done great things with their platform (especially Katya, who is my personal fave of that duo), but let's not act like their initial success wasn't the fanbase rallying around them, immediately making them fan favorites, even if that meant attacking others.... I.E the fans that attacked Jasmine Masters with racial slurs and death threats when she and Trixie (and some of the other queens) had tension. In fact, I believe Jasmine talked about having thoughts of suicide because it got so bad.
And ESPECIALLY the virtrol and racism that Kennedy received (and still receives) for beating Katya in their LSFYL. A lipsync that Katya readily admits that Kennedy killed, beat her fair and square, and was edited in her favor (Katya's favor) to make it appear more "equal".
So yes, they ARE accurate comparisons if you take the time to truly understand what she's trying to say.
ithl123 I agree with the racism but the comparisons are not the same. And I ask you not to be passive aggressive and tell me "if I really listened."
Again the people she compared herself had different personalities (which is why they became fan favorites) and their talents werent the same. They're fallacious comparisons. I'm not disagreeing with you on the racism but the circumstances are different. We cannot ignore that otherwise it's counter productive. The queens did not act the same.
I'm in no way am I saying Kennedy or Jasmine didn't face those issues but queens like Trixie and Katya did not act the same like they did for them to have been put in the same situation. Again, the issues she faced are true but the comparisons she made were fallicious. I did listen.
“We have Trixie Mattel and Willam”
Detox “GUESS IM STAYING HOME THAT WEEK”
Awww Kennedy love you! You are a queen in my heart. I appreciate your drag. You've made a new fan. Love you too Detox!
Kennedy is the funniest queen eveeerrr
gabi sz What???
17:12 Purrr!! T-Rex sit yo ass down!
I came here to see this, thank you
I don't see Kennedy doing anything wrong. She laughed when she said she'd throw her into a speaker system if she was told to shut up one more time
KENNEDY TOLDDDD TRANIKA WHATS UP...
Speak the truth Kennedy, speak the truth
Kennedy is hilarious and I love their friendship. I just realized K is referencing when she played Lil Richard saying “shut up.”
Ms.Kennedy speaking only facts. The racism and prejeduce in the drag race fanbase is beyond prevalent. Its nice shes calling it out. Also no part of her speaking was at all bitter she put it very gracefully.
Procrastinating Life she was speaking truthfully but definitely still bitterly.
There's no problem with speaking bitterly about prejudice. It's the obvious response. The original commenter said she wasn't being bitter about it and I disagreed. She's obviously very bitter and in regards to the racial aspects she has every right to be.
So I'm not sure what you were basing your judgement of me on because it definitely was not in the correct context.
Kennedy got tranika’s ass togeather lol I live
Kennedy has something (important) to say @ 38:00
It's not THAT hard to undestand Bendela's decision and point of view, come on...
Preach, Kennedy ♥
Anyone watchin this after trannika said kennedy was her worsttt viewing party guest? 😝
When did she say that
@@sarahbaroom6366 at a later viewing party, I don't remember which... Time to start binge watchin!😆
@@sarahbaroom6366 it was a viewing party with roxy and pearl
worst for her, best for us 💅💅💅💅
And now has surfaced that Trannika is a big bitch towards POC and blackmailing them 😝
I agree with Kennedy, though. I rewatched the Bebe vs Ben lipsync and there were parts where Ben didn't mouth the words correctly, parts where she probably didn't know the words. Bebe was doing fine until she removed her wig, it was a done deal. She lost at that moment.
Nah if it was based purely on the lipsync Bebe still would've won cause frankly Dela sucked lmao. But the decision was made the moment Dela pulled out that Whiteout. There was no way in hell the producers were going to let THAT kind of gag go unused. So even without the self wig snatch, they were picking Dela to win just for the drama.
Adrasteia Rose Girl I agree witchu lol. No way in hell they didn't know what Dela was going to do. They knew she asked Thorgy for that whiteout (she said this in her viewing party), and they filmed the whole thing.
A producer(or possibly Dela) probably asked Bebe to take off the wig. It was such a bad choice it's hard to believe that she was trying to win.
Bebe's old school(Drag race) That wig snatching shit meant you were feeling the song or something. You can tell she didn't watch any newer seasons when the judges cringed at a bald man head.
Detox is a trooper
I soooo thought KENNEDY WAS GOING HOME THIS WEEK WHEN TRANNIKA SAID SHE'D BE THERE FOR THAT EPISODE'S VIEWING PARTY....I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT I LOVE DETOX!!
I'm obsessed with Detox's wig
17:00 oh. my. GOD. 😂😂😂😂😂
I love how kennedy spoiled if she went home or not in the first 3 minutes
This is so hard to understand. I am glad they got better equipment.
People in this comments are literally proving Kennedy's point lol
Trannika was not having it tonight
Those two were cutting her off constantly, I would be pissed too. It was quite rude tbh...
😂😂
K4329 i found it funny after Kennedy told her to not shut them up or she would meet that stereo sound system 😂
I'd be lying that I don't miss all the shenanigans from a backstage point of view many years ago. But camp is camp and they all keep my identity of being charming, unique, nerved and talented.
Kennedy is so. Fucking. Funny.
No shade...is that Coco sitting off to the side?
LMFAO i thought the SAME THING
*In the voice of Alyssa Edwards* SHADE! ☔
Wait it isn’t?
As a white man I totally see the race problem in the drag race community. So many fans bash Jasmine, Kennedy, Nina, and Rajah because I feel like they are black and may have a poor portrayal on the show. These queens are so talented but Miss Trixie who has her own show and makes millions and (sorry) is not as talented as them. This issue must be addressed!
I can't believe I'm actually watching this again. Who else is here because of what Trannika said with Pearl and Roxxxy? My opinions have not changed. She's so bitter!
The best lip syncher of all seasons is Jujubee.
crowd was lame af and Trannika couldnt seem less unenthused if she tried..
ringostarxxx I think it's because Kennedy wasn't really being fun but defensive and bitter. Detox is a loved qween and I'm sure a lot of the audience wasn't to happy with Kennedy stating her favorite lipsync was the one detox went home!
Girl bye. Kennedy said her fave lipsync was Latrice Royale in Natural Woman and mentioned the Detox/Jinkx lip sync as a lil side note and spoiler: lots of people love that lip sync. Kennedy was being fun and engaging the audience and giving the girls tea for the majority of this video and all she got was crickets. Miss me w/ that.
what did Alaska do to break her contract?
Dakota Cruickshank I think she told her boyfriend the order the qweens were eliminated. That's what she is talking about in her song when she says if you REDDIT YOU PROBABLY KNOW ALL ABOUT IT. THIS FUCKING EX GOT HEAVY HANDED, TRIED TO DEATHSTORM THE WHOLE FUCKING PLANET. DROPPING NAMES....and so on.
She told her boyfriend everything then when they broke up he went and posted everything on reddit.
Kennedy maybe had too much to drink
Victor Abraham oh girl, for sure.
Did she said something untrue? Do you try to devalue her statement? It's not cute, it's silencing
Everything Milk said about Kennedy was entirely true. Its really hypocritical of Kennedy to be upset about it.
So you throw shade still at Ben and everyone after you still being in the race ? Oh ok be humble but I do see her points but Trixie and Kennedy each have their own talents. It is petty to point fingers.
Kennedy works hard but not smart. She just needs to learn how to market herself. Trixie and Katya didn't get that successful just by performing their ass off at every bar. They were smart in knowing where to put all their time, effort and hard work into. She needs to learn how to market herself in a way that is visible to the public. Also she always dances, she needs to do more than that. Like Ru said, "The best way to stay relevant, is reinvention".
lmfao Kennedy shut Doug Funny aaalllll the way down. He kept his rude, uncouth mouth zipped for the rest of the show.
Kennedy, I love you, but you're wrong. You are bitter. You're always worried and talking about other queens. That is bitterness. You are amazing, but comparing yourself to Trixie and Katya is a bit of a stretch. Yes, you went further but those two created a show on youtube that went to tv. It's called marketing and branding. Kennedy could easily do that. I think she is one of the funniest. Look at Jadmine Masters. Very early exit, now has a youtube show. We, as viewers don't know where it will go on the future, but as long ad she follows the footsteps as Ru, creating a marketing business will get you further and more recognizable in life. Again, fan of Kennedy, however her attitude needs to change ever so slightly and market herself. Kennedy finally had music out. She starting out smart, especially after her run ends on AS3.
to be fair the queens aren't the ones who create the show, they're picked but yeah
Jordan Wagner Very well put. She really needs to stop wit the excuses.
What she was saying went all the way over your head and that's the problem.
Brick Brack tell me the problem
Trixie is a marketing giant, but not a great RPDR competitor. She was meh the entire season. Sorry bout it
Kennedy really really doesn't care for Ms. Trixie. The bitterness is real😒
A O That's because they were both on season 7 and Kennedy made it to the top 4 and Trixie and even Katya have blown up. She's definitely sour about it.
Angie Lee Rightfully so.
CharlieCabralos mwhat...u think she has a right to be mad about it?
I understand her bitterness but it's not like they've blown up for no reason. They've put in work
Victor Abraham I don't get her bitterness. Look at Jasmine Masters. She was weak on the show but now has a big youtube following. Kennedy just doesn't have the right personality for people to fall in love with her.
She makes that speech and then she shoo's the guy with the water. Get up outta here!
Why Kennedy gotta be jealous of Trixie and katya’s success? You know why it doesn’t matter what place you get in drag race to have s good career? Because people can relax and watch Uhnnnn and have a laugh with those two. I like Kennedy, I think she is a fierce competitor, but when has anyone just wanted to curl up on the couch and relax and watch a Kennedy show? It’s because she is so uptight, on the defensive, and serious all the time. We never see a relaxed side of her. Tempest went home the first week and she’s been in movies on Netflix! Jasmine masters has her own show and was booted off early too! I’m sorry Kennedy, but you know why people watch them? Because they are easy to watch, and just all around likable. If you’re always on the attack, it’s not fun to be around, let alone watch...
Defenitly, Kennedy is not my type of drag queen.. she was rude in the whole show and specially in 17:00. Talking about respect. Kennedy is a bitter drag queen and she was very rude towards to Trannika Rex. I know she won't get the crown!
Fernando diaz de leon rendon Yes, Trannika has a right to tell them to shut the fuck up, but also Kennedy has a right to be like “don’t talk to me like that, bitch” cuz it was rude. Her reaction was justified.
First of all she was literally joking you dumb bitch. Calm the fuck down
Wildebeast I am sure you'are similar to her bitch.. You take it easy bitch!
bitter kennedy
racist t-rex