Top 10 RuPaul's Drag Race Lip Syncs

During the seasons of RuPaul's Drag Race, when the bottom two drag queens fail on a challenge, they have to lip-sync for their lives. Always wish them the best of luck and they better not FUCK IT UP! There have been so many iconic performances from the drag queens. And once the drag queens finished Mama Ru will either say "Shantay! You Stay!" or "Sashay! Away!"
The Top Ten
1 Alyssa Edwards vs Tatianna (Shut Up and Drive)

There is no doubt Alyssa Edwards performs in some of the greatest lip-syncs. Both Alyssa Edwards and Tatianna did an incredible job in this one. Both drag queens are amazing, and what better way to decide which one is better than a lip-sync?

As always, Alyssa dominated the lip-sync with her sexy, sassy, and spunky dance moves. Meanwhile, Tatianna competed fiercely against Alyssa and pulled out just as many stops. This one seemed like a photo finish, and the ultimate decision was a tie, with both being allowed to stay. This was definitely the right decision.

2 Dida Ritz vs The Princess (This Will Be)

I mean, you don't get a more energetic or passionate performance than Dida in this lip sync. She knew she hadn't been making waves, so she decided to take a usually negative experience and turn it into one of the fiercest and most overwhelming performances on television. She even had Natalie Cole herself cheering and shouting the whole time. Dida is drag race royalty to me for this lip sync alone, and I hope she gets brought back for an All Stars season.

3 Roxxxy Andrews vs Alyssa Edwards (Whip My Hair)

When you are lip-syncing for RuPaul, you must never remove your wig, because it's a very risky move. A drag queen who loses or removes their wig almost always goes home. Roxxxy Andrews did just that but gave us a huge twist by revealing a smaller wig, which she used to her advantage in the song. Both Roxxxy and Alyssa dominated this song, performing the lip-sync incredibly well and whipping their hair back and forth so much.

But when Roxxxy broke down in tears explaining her fear of being abandoned, no one had a dry eye. RuPaul explained that everyone in the room is a family, which made it even more emotional. The decision was for them both to stay, making it an even more touching moment.

4 Coco Montrese vs Alyssa Edwards (Cold Hearted)

This was the ultimate tiebreaker. Coco and Alyssa had an intense rivalry during their season, and what better way to decide who is the better queen than a lip-sync battle? Everything about this lip-sync was incredible, from the song choice to the dance moves of both Coco and Alyssa. They annihilated this lip-sync performance. They both wanted the crown, and this performance was the closest photo finish ever! Whether it was Alyssa's incredible dance moves and her jumping into the splits or Coco's precise lip-syncing and use of her outfit for her dance moves (especially when she twirled), it was just so hard to decide who was better. Ultimately, Mama Ru decided for Coco to stay and send Alyssa home. They both gave 100%, but Coco's outfit helped her take the lead, as Alyssa's dress was considered the ugliest one the judges had ever seen. This gave Coco her third lip-sync victory, although she went on to lose in her fourth.

5 Yvie Oddly vs Brooke Lynn Hytes (Sorry Not Sorry)
6 Latrice Royale vs Kenya Michaels (A Natural Woman)

Latrice Royale is an incredible drag queen with a huge heart, and Kenya is...Kenya. As soon as the song started, Kenya made two mistakes: she went all over the place doing some strange ballet moves and made the ultimate mistake of removing her wig.

Latrice, however, performed incredibly. Though she didn't move around much or dance, her pregnant-like figure and her statement that the baby made her feel like a natural woman were absolute perfection. This performance helped Latrice become a more recognized and loved drag queen. Kenya lost by a mile.

7 Manila Luzon vs Delta Work (MacArthur Park)

Manila is a true drag queen icon, and she did amazing in her season, even though she was the runner-up. This lip-sync was Manila's most iconic moment, and she made "MacArthur Park" her own. While Delta was mostly singing with her bracelet and gave a strong effort, it was Manila who had the spotlight on her. At the very beginning, she did amazing, and as the performance built up, it got even better. But as soon as she went cross-eyed to the "Aha!", that was when she sealed the victory. Her dance was, at some points, funny and scary, but she perfected the song. If you're going to watch "MacArthur Park," watch it while Manila is lip-syncing to it, because she tells a whole different story through her performance.

8 Denali vs Kahmora Hall (100% Pure Love)

This was the most one-sided lip-sync ever. The outcome was definitely decided before it began. Although both Denali and Kahmora showed they could lip-sync, Denali performed in ice skates while Kahmora did dips in a gown.

Unfortunately for Kahmora, her non-detachable train put her in trouble from the start, but she did her best to keep up. Denali, however, performed an ultimate assassination. As soon as she removed her train, she was on beat and mouthed every word perfectly, from her voguing to her shuffles and splits. It was a mix of letting loose, having fun, and taking the lip-sync seriously.

Denali instantly became a fan favorite due to this lip-sync alone, continuing to dominate even after Kahmora was clearly outmatched. A true lip-sync assassin.

9 Chi Chi DeVayne vs. Thorgy Thor (And I am Telling You I'm Not Going)

Both of these drag queens performed incredibly, and this song is incredible to lip-sync to. They put so much into this performance, making everyone, especially the guest judges and me, enjoy it. While Thorgy did very well, Chi Chi made this song her own and did incredibly.

What made Chi Chi win was her beautiful outfit, her strutting, and the sheer passion she put into this lip-sync, earning her the title of 'lip-sync assassin.' She may not have won Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race, but she was definitely the best lip-syncer of that season. Even Thorgy knew she was the ultimate winner of this lip-sync and raised her hand graciously.

10 Phi Phi O'Hara vs. Sharon Needles (It's Raining Men)

Sharon Needles is one of those drag queens you have to love, while Phi Phi O'Hara is one you love to hate. Another rivalry at its absolute best, with both queens competing to stay in the competition by battling it out in a lip-sync. Phi Phi O'Hara was the ultimate villain, and viewers were eager to see Sharon kick her out of the competition. It was a battle between angel and devil, which made it even better, and both did incredible in this lip-sync. Although it could have been any one of them who stayed, the most shocking moment in RuPaul's Drag Race history occurred: Willam's disqualification.

The Contenders
11 Sasha Velour vs. Shea CouleƩ (So Emotional)
12 Monet X Change vs. Dusty Ray Bottoms (Pound The Alarm)
13 Tyra Sanchez vs Raven (Jealous of my Boogie)

A rivalry in Season 2 made both Raven and Tyra Sanchez iconic drag queens. This was the series finale of Season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race, and the way to determine the winner was obviously a lip-sync. When you're fighting to be the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race, you need to put in so much effort, passion, energy, and enthusiasm, and both Raven and Tyra did just that. They performed the lip-sync very well, and it seemed like a very close call. But ultimately, Tyra was the winner because of her splits, outfit, and moving up to the judge's table. Both did well, but Tyra was the winner, making this the perfect lip-sync to end the season.

14 Gigi Goode vs Widow Von Du (Starships)
15 Raven vs Nicole Page Brooks (My Lovin')

This was one of the funniest lip-syncs in RuPaul's Drag Race history and a standout moment for Raven during the competition, showcasing why she is a true drag queen icon. While Nicole Page Brooks did a very good job, Raven made this song her own. Her most iconic moment in this lip-sync was when she walked near her fellow competitors and pointed at them while lip-syncing "Never gonna get it." But she mostly won because of the "Whoa-Whoa-Whoa-Whoa" part and taking out her fake breasts, which had the judges roaring with laughter. She definitely deserved this victory.

16 Jinkx Monsoon vs Detox (Malambo No 1)

Jinkx won season five during this lip sync. It showed she was not just intelligent, witty, and hilarious but also a fierce performer. I love Detox, but boy did she get slayed.

17 Naomi Smalls vs Gia Gunn (Adrenaline)
18 Trinity K. Bonet vs Milk (Whatta Man)
19 Aja vs BenDeLaCreme (Anaconda)
20 Trinity K. Bonet vs Laganja Estranja (Physical)
21 Jujubee vs Sahara Davenport (Black Velvet)
22 Kameron Michaels vs Eureka (New Attitude)
23 Heidi N Closet vs Jackie Cox (Kill the Lights)
24 Morgan McMichaels vs Sonique (Two of Hearts)
25 Raja vs Carmen Carrera (Straight Up)
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