The Lavender Song By Jinkx Monsoon Fights Anti-Drag Bills

Story By Joe Frank

April 15 2023

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Jinkx Monsoon, the season five and All Stars 7 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race has released a new version of "The Lavender Song."

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It was one of the world's first queer anthems, and it began as a German comedy song in the 1920s.

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Jinkx Monsoon's longtime associate Major Scales is responsible for creating the new version of Monsoon.

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Monsoon's decision to release the song now is a response to the current anti-drag and anti-trans bills being pushed by conservatives in the United States.

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A portion of the proceeds from the song will go to gun violence prevention initiatives across the United States.

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Monsoon recently wrapped up her run on Broadway as Matron "Mama" Morton and was given a role on Doctor Who.

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Monsoon will travel across North America this summer on her biggest tour to date, Everything At Stake.

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At this point, Monsoon's landmark 2023 is unstoppable, and the Queen of All Queens is engulfing the globe.

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In the 1920s, there was a queer renaissance, and this is when "The Lavender Song" was written.

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Jinkx Monsoon, the season five and All Stars 7 winner of RuPaul's Drag Race has released a new version of "The Lavender Song."

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Monsoon continues to be an icon and an inspiration for the LGBTQ+ community, and her career is thriving.

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