King Molasses has been crowned the winner of “King of Drag,” television’s first-ever all-drag king competition series. The show marks a major milestone in drag representation, bringing drag king artistry to a national platform that has historically spotlighted drag queens. In their first interview with Entertainment Weekly following the finale, King Molasses reflected on the significance of their win: “It doesn’t feel different from a normal day and how I navigate my world and work. This moment is so much bigger than me in terms of what this cast represents in media and the show’s groundbreaking nature.” They added, “This is a stepping stone for us in terms of what we consume and talk about drag.” Addressing common misconceptions about drag kings, they said: “We work hard in community, and because we’re kings, we have to work even harder to support ourselves. That added challenge is what makes us shine.” King Molasses hopes their reign will establish drag kings’ credibility as artist...