Peppermint | Transgender Woman

Peppermint has been one of the most prominent personalities in New York’s drag scene. After moving to New York for work, she already transitioned to a woman and came out as a woman in 2012. She initially focused on her musical theatre degree at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. During this time, she became known within the city’s drag scene. However, she only became famous when she appeared in the ninth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She became the first trans woman to have participated in the show before the season got aired instead of other contestants who transitioned later. At the end of the season, she finished in second after Sasha Velour.

Aside from her drag career, Peppermint also has a successful music career. She originally started out parodying popular songs during the late 2000s and early 2010s. In 2020, she released one of her extended plays, A Girl Like Me: Letters to My Lovers, to great reception. She has also ventured into acting, having made her debut on Broadway in 2018. She has also been outspoken about trans rights in New York.