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Iconic Drag Race season 13 queen announces drag hiatus
The cast of queens on RuPaul's Drag Race season 13.
The drag star wrote a statement to update RuPaul's Drag Race fans.
Tamisha Iman, who appeared on season 13 of RuPaul's Drag Race, shared that she will be stepping away from drag for some time in order to focus on a new career path.
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Tamisha shared an Instagram post explaining that she will be devoting all her focus and attention to being the owner and producer of a platform celebrating country music called Southern Soul Music Nation, as well as a station dedicated to "the best in Southern Soul, Zydeco, Blues, Line Dance tracks, and down-home storytelling" called Trail Ride Radio.
The drag icon wrote in the Instagram caption:
"For over 37 years, I gave my heart, body, and soul to an industry that shaped me, saved me, and scarred me all at once. The ride was wild, beautiful, painful, and glorious. And while I saw the end coming long before it arrived, I held on… For you."
Tamisha added, "But now, as this chapter slows to a stop, I want you to know this: I am not done. I’m just shifting lanes — from the spotlight to the studio, from performer… to producer. I’ve found a new kind of peace, a new kind of purpose — building something powerful for the next generation, and telling stories on my own terms."
An "about us" page in the Southern Soul Music Nation website reads:
"With over three decades of experience as a dynamic force in entertainment, Will Crawford is a visionary creator, cultural trailblazer, and community leader. A veteran performer, producer, and entrepreneur, Will has spent a lifetime breaking barriers, uplifting voices, and redefining what's possible in music, media, and community.
Born with a passion for the spotlight and a heart for the people, Will's journey took them from center stage as a legendary entertainer to the helm of multiple media ventures, including the groundbreaking TIN LLC (TIN) and now the electrifying Southern Soul Music Nation & Trail Ride Radio Network. This newest venture was built to give emerging Southern Soul and R&B artists a true home — a platform where their music, stories, and cultural impact are honored and amplified 24/7.
Inspired by Southern roots, juke joint traditions, and today's digital renaissance, Will created this network not only as a destination for soulful music but also as a movement. A place where fans, legends, and future icons meet.
Whether on the mic, in the boardroom, or behind the scenes, Will Crawford continues to make history — one show, one voice, and one beat at a time."
The statement ends with Tamisha linking out to the new radio platform, writing: "This isn't a goodbye, it's a 'see ya soon.'"
RuPaul's Drag Race is available for streaming on Paramount+.
Moises Mendez II is a culture journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. He covers internet culture and entertainment including television, movies, music, and more. For the last two years, he was a Culture Reporter at TIME Magazine. Before that, he was a freelance journalist and his work has appeared in The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, and more. Moises holds a master's degree in Arts and Culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Moises Mendez II is a culture journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. He covers internet culture and entertainment including television, movies, music, and more. For the last two years, he was a Culture Reporter at TIME Magazine. Before that, he was a freelance journalist and his work has appeared in The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, Fast Company, and more. Moises holds a master's degree in Arts and Culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
