Shangela Laquifa Wadley, known simply as Shangela, is a singer-songwriter and drag queen from Paris, Texas. She first burst onto the entertainment scene in 2009 when she competed on RuPaul’s Drag Race and finished in second place. Since then, she has gone on to have a successful music career as well as performing in numerous shows and tours around the world. Let’s take a look at her history and what makes her so successful. Shangela was born in 1982 in Paris, Texas. For most of her childhood, she lived mostly with her grandmother who taught her about music and dance. She took part in many school plays during grade school and would often perform at bars and clubs with her mother's country band as a child. After earning her GED she moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment.
In 2009, Shangela made an appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race which was a huge success for her. Though she only placed second she immediately became a household name all over the world for being one of the funniest contestants to ever grace the stage. From there she began releasing music consistently from 2010 onward starting with the single “I Love It!” Since then Shangela has released three full-length albums; “A Star Is Born” (2010), “The Wreckoning” (2014) , and “Beyond Belief” (2018). Each album was met with wide acclaim as they showcased her diverse talent not just as a singer-songwriter but also as an actress, comedian, and performer. Her songs often tell stories of self-discovery, strength, and empowerment which fans can relate to and resonate with deeply.
In addition to releasing albums Shangela has performed on various tours both solo or supporting other acts such as Ciara or Beyonce. Over the years Shangela has won numerous awards for drag-related activities including two consecutive wins for Best TV Personality at The London Cabaret Awards Showcase (2015 & 2018). She also won Best New Artist at The Black Entertainment Music Awards 2019 among many others. It is clear that since her debut on RuPaul’s Drag Race Shangela Laquifa Wadley has become one of the biggest names in entertainment today thanks to her tireless work ethic and captivating performances. Fans around the world have embraced this star power wholeheartedly knowing that it is through inspiring works like hers that can bring about change in our society today!
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