List of Drag Queens Who Smoke Weed

• Drag and cannabis share deep countercultural roots – LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activism, especially in San Francisco’s buyers’ club era, was a major force in early U.S. medical cannabis organizing, and drag performers have carried that advocacy forward
• Multiple queens have launched cannabis products – From Laganja Estranja’s edibles to Sasha Colby’s pre-rolls and Kim Chi’s gummies, drag stars are building legitimate cannabis businesses
• Cannabis use spans generations of performers – RuPaul used cannabis for nearly 30 years before getting sober, while current stars openly discuss their consumption on and off the show
• The relationship with cannabis is complex – Some queens use cannabis for medical purposes like pain management, others for creativity, and some have experienced both use and recovery
• Regional queens are building cannabis-focused careers – Local performers in Denver, Los Angeles, and Provincetown have made cannabis central to their drag identities
• Production attitudes have shifted – While Drag Race contestants now discuss cannabis more openly on camera, reflecting broader cultural acceptance

From the underground club scene of the 1970s to today’s mainstream drag competitions, cannabis has been woven into the fabric of drag culture. The LGBTQ+ community’s role in medical cannabis legalization, particularly during the AIDS epidemic, created a foundation that modern drag queens continue to build upon. Whether launching their own cannabis products or simply being open about their consumption, these performers represent the evolving relationship between drag and weed.

The undisputed queen of cannabis drag, Laganja Estranja brought marijuana culture to mainstream television and never looked back. Her name riffs on “ganja,” a common slang term for cannabis (with roots traced to Hindi), stylized as “LaGanja.”

• Career achievements: RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 contestant; U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts; BFA from California Institute of the Arts
• Pioneer status: Forbes reported she was the first LGBTQ+ advocate featured on Dope Magazine’s cover (2015)
• Instagram following: 677,000+ followers
• Product collaboration: FRUIT SLABS edibles partnership
• Magazine features: High Times, Dope Magazine (cover), Emerald Magazine (cover)
• Medical use: Started using cannabis for back pain management after initially using it for creativity in high school

“The reason we have medical marijuana is because of the queer community,” Laganja has stated. “I felt a lineage, like my ancestors called me to do this work.”

Born December 28, 1988, Laganja came out as transgender in June 2021. She has since become one of the most prominent advocates for cannabis legalization in the entertainment industry, fighting against negative stereotypes that portray cannabis as harmful to performers. For those interested in exploring cannabis strains similar to what inspired Laganja’s work, Herb’s strain database offers comprehensive information on effects and terpene profiles.

Fresh off her Season 15 crown, Sasha Colby wasted no time establishing herself in the cannabis space. Her partnership with queer-owned brand FLAMER resulted in one of the most recent drag queen cannabis products on the market.

• RPDR status: Season 15 Winner (2023)
• Product launch: “Sasha Colby Kush” pre-rolls launched June 3, 2025
• Product details: Infused with bubble hash and sourced from small NY farms; described in press as a hybrid (Them calls it indica-leaning)
• Cannabis journey: Self-described “everyday smoker” who started in her mid-20s in Hawaii
• Brand partnership: Sought the right queer-owned cannabis partner before signing with FLAMER

“You know how Barbie comes with a brush in the box? Sasha Colby comes with a joint,” she told Them Magazine.

Sasha has been vocal about the challenges facing women and queer individuals in the cannabis industry. “The weed business is a boy’s club,” she noted. “There are not a lot of female or queer voices.” For consumers looking to support similar queer-owned cannabis brands, Herb’s dispensary directory includes filters for social equity and LGBTQ+-owned businesses.

With approximately 1.7 million Instagram followers, Kim Chi brought her signature blend of Korean culture and drag artistry to the cannabis world with a product that couldn’t be more on-brand.

• RPDR status: Season 8 Runner-Up (2016)
• Product launch: “Kim Chi Over Flowers” Kimchi Yuzu gummies launched January 2025 (limited edition)
• THC content: 10mg per gummy, coated in kimchi powder
• Partner: Sundae Flowers (Sundae School’s cannabis arm)
• Charitable focus: 18% of proceeds go to the Anti-Recidivism Coalition Firefighter Fund
• Recognition: 17th on New York Magazine’s “most powerful drag queens in America” list (June 2019)

“In Korean media, all drugs are treated like it’s the worst thing in the world,” Kim Chi explained. “But marijuana is medicinal and it helps so many people with pain, anxiety, depression, things like that.”

Her cosmetics line, Kim Chi Chic, launched in 2019, proving her business acumen extends beyond cannabis. For fans wanting to explore edibles with unique flavor profiles like Kim Chi’s gummies, Herb’s product catalog features user reviews and detailed cannabinoid information.

All Stars 5 winner Shea Coulee brought her signature style and social consciousness to the cannabis industry through a partnership focused on equity and systemic change.

• RPDR status: Season 9 (4th place); All Stars 5 Winner (2020)
• Product: Low-dose THC+CBD sodas (3mg THC + 6mg CBD) with Green Monké (launched 2022)
• Partnership: Our Academy, a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) supporting cannabis equity applicants
• Motivation: Seeking alternatives to alcohol hangovers
• Focus: Low-dose cannabis beverages emphasizing functional benefits

“There are so many Black incarcerated individuals due to the war on drugs,” Shea stated. “This is an opportunity to help build equity for a lot of the people that built the infrastructure for this industry that others are now benefiting from.”

Her approach sets her apart from other drag queen cannabis ventures by centering social justice rather than just product sales. For those interested in low-dose cannabis beverages, Herb’s product guides explain onset times, effects, and best use cases.

Monet X Change has used her platform as an All Stars winner to challenge the remaining stigma around cannabis use, partnering with established brands to normalize the conversation.

• RPDR status: Season 10 contestant; All Stars 4 Winner (co-winner with Trinity The Tuck)
• Product collaboration: Kiva Confections edibles
• Charitable contributions: Kiva donated to GLAAD and Black Queer Town Hall
• Media coverage: Featured in Forbes discussing cannabis advocacy
• Use cases: She has discussed using cannabis for both anxiety relief and recreational benefits

“I want to encourage people to not be ashamed or afraid of cannabis use,” Monet told Veriheal. “There is still a little bit of stigma around it. It is getting there, it is changing, but there is a bit of stigma.”

Her podcast, The X Change Rate, provides another platform for these conversations. For those exploring cannabis for anxiety, Herb’s educational guides break down cannabinoid ratios and consumption methods best suited for stress relief.

The godfather of drag offers crucial historical perspective on cannabis in LGBTQ+ culture, though his relationship with the plant has evolved significantly over the decades.

• Cannabis use: RuPaul says he began using marijuana at 10 and used for nearly 30 years
• Sobriety: Has been sober since 1999
• Context: San Diego in the 1970s, described as a “different time”
• Memoir: “The House of Hidden Meanings” discusses his cannabis use extensively

“I used for 30 years… Weed was sort of a social rite of passage,” RuPaul explained on The View in March 2024. “It wasn’t like [a] dark, junky kind of thing. I used that as a coping mechanism… It was like a deferment plan.”

His story represents the evolution from underground culture to mainstream acceptance while acknowledging that cannabis isn’t for everyone. For those interested in the history of cannabis culture, Herb’s educational content explores the plant’s role in counterculture movements.

Provincetown’s resident cannabis queen has built an entire career around the intersection of drag and weed, proving that regional performers can carve out unique niches.

• Location: Crown & Anchor venue, Provincetown, Massachusetts
• Signature show: “Honey I Smoked the Weed” (annual 4/20 show, running for years)
• Show description: “Inspired by magical and nostalgic world of 90’s films”
• Other productions: Hoedown Brunch, Glow Pop (glow-in-the-dark pool party), Zombie Drag Brunch
• Origin story: Inspired by seeing gay bars packed on 4/20 as a teenager in Seattle

“I really just fell in love with the kooky campiness of it all,” Mackenzie said of 4/20 culture. “How there’s kind of no rules.”

Performing at 247 Commercial St. in Provincetown, Mackenzie has made cannabis celebrations central to her career identity. For those planning 4/20 celebrations, Herb’s event guides offer tips on cannabis-friendly activities and consumption methods.

One of the few queens publicly branded with an official cannabis-ambassador style title, Sabbyiana represents the growing professionalization of cannabis-drag partnerships.

• Location: Los Angeles, California
• Title: Queen of Emerald Village West Hollywood 2023 (won competition)
• Role: “Cannabis drag ambassador” for Emerald Village West Hollywood
• Medical use: PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) management
• Responsibilities: Host events, smoke sessions, and appearances for Emerald Village

“I absolutely love how cannabis can soothe my monthly pains,” Sabbyiana shared. “I have PMDD and it really takes over my body. There are times when I have to get ready for a show but I am in excruciating pain, and cannabis improved my symptoms.”

Though not a RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant, she has built a dedicated fanbase through LA’s drag scene. For those using cannabis for pain management, Herb’s medical cannabis guides explain different cannabinoid profiles and their therapeutic applications.

In Colorado, where voters approved adult-use legalization in 2012 and licensed retail sales began January 1, 2014, Jessica L’Whor has become the face of Denver’s cannabis-drag intersection.

• Location: Denver, Colorado (performs frequently)
• Experience: 10+ years in drag
• Awards: “Best New Queen on the Scene,” “Colorado’s Drag Entertainer of the Year”
• Shows: Drag bingo, trivia, podcasts, regular performances
• Alter ego: “Miss Jessica” (PG version for daytime/all-ages events)
• Creative projects: Saving joint tubes to make a fringe outfit

“I wish there were more weed-safe spaces than alcohol spaces,” Jessica told Veriheal, highlighting the ongoing lack of cannabis-friendly performance venues.

Her story of initially viewing weed with “disgust” before integrating it into her brand shows how attitudes can evolve. For Denver residents looking to explore the local cannabis scene, Herb’s dispensary directory features Colorado dispensaries with current deals and product availability.

Representing the newest generation of Drag Race queens, Jorgeous has been notably open about cannabis use both on and off camera, reflecting shifting cultural attitudes.

• RPDR status: Season 14 contestant; All Stars 9 contestant
• Memorable moment: Jorgeous’ “Weed Pope” look (Holy Couture runway) became a standout cannabis-referencing moment she cites as a favorite
• Cultural impact: Represents the growing normalization of cannabis discussion in mainstream drag

As Laganja noted in an interview discussing the evolution of cannabis acceptance in drag culture, queens like Jorgeous represent a new generation more comfortable incorporating cannabis themes into their drag personas openly.

The relationship between drag and cannabis dates back decades, rooted in the same countercultural spaces that birthed both movements. LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS activism, especially in San Francisco’s buyers’ club era, was a major force in early U.S. medical cannabis organizing, creating a foundation that performers like Laganja Estranja continue building upon today.

The shift from underground to mainstream is reflected in how openly contemporary queens discuss their cannabis use on television and social media, representing broader cultural acceptance as legalization expands nationwide.

Cannabis Entrepreneurship in Drag

Multiple queens have successfully launched cannabis businesses, demonstrating the natural alignment between drag culture and cannabis entrepreneurship:

• Laganja Estranja: FRUIT SLABS edibles, magazine covers, activism
• Sasha Colby: FLAMER pre-rolls, queer-owned partnership
• Kim Chi: Sundae Flowers gummies, charitable giving
• Shea Coulee: Green Monké THC+CBD drinks, social equity focus
• Monet X Change: Kiva Confections collaboration, stigma reduction

For those interested in exploring cannabis products, Herb’s product catalog features options across categories from edibles to flower to accessories, all with verified user reviews.

Several queens use cannabis specifically for medical purposes:

• Laganja: Back pain management
• Sabbyiana: PMDD symptom relief
• Shea Coulee: Alternative to alcohol

This medical focus aligns with Herb’s educational mission to help users understand how cannabis can fit into wellness routines. Our cannabis guides provide evidence-based information on various therapeutic use cases.