As the VMAs were held on September 11, 2024, Chappell Roan's performance left the masses in awe. Many also discussed how Sasha Colby introduced her as her "drag daughter." While introducing Chappell Roan to the MTV VMA stage, Sasha said:
"Pop music is inclusive. No matter what you look like or who you love, it's meant for everyone. And no one has revitalized that spirit more than this next artist. You have all watched her blow up. The Midwest princess is in the house! Your favorite drag queen's favourite artist, here is my daughter, Chappell Roan!"
The videos of Sasha referring to Chappell Roan have since gone viral and created buzz on social media. A netizen, @glusong, also posted the clip on X, and another social media user noted how Chappell is "truly favoured." The social media user wrote:
"Being Sasha Colby's drag daughter oh Chappell you are truly favoured girl."
On the other hand, other netizens also stated how emotional they became after the introduction, saying:
"Full circle!" Commented one netizen.
"She looked like she was tearing up too I'm so emotional omfg," added another X user.
Social media users were left emotional after Sasha Colby's gesture, as many even said they had teary eyes watching the viral video from the VMAs.
"My daughter" that's so adorable," exclaimed another.
"Sasha Colby introducing Chappell Roan was such a powerful moment! Loved every second of it!" An X user wrote.
"My eyes on full of tears," stated an emotional fan.
"The way I started weeping just for this moment. Congrats chappel, may you never give up on your dreams," said another.
"I dedicate this award to all the drag artists" - Chappell Roan's VMA speech explored as she gets an award for the Best New Artist
Chappell Roan, the popular singer who has often performed in drag shows and considers herself a "drag queen," won the Best New Artist award at the VMAs. While accepting her award, she said in her speech:
"I dedicate this award to all the drag artists who inspire me, and I dedicate this to queer and trans people that fuel pop, to the gays who dedicate my songs to someone they love or hate. And thank you to the people who are fans, who listen to me, who hear me when I share my joy and my fears."
She continued:
"Thank you for listening. And for all the queer kids in the Midwest watching right now, I see you, I understand you, because I'm one of you, and don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't be exactly who you wanna be, b*tch."
For the unversed, Chappell Roan's makeup and looks are often inspired by drag queens. Furthermore, in an article published by Annabelle in June 2024, Chappell clearly stated that she considers herself a "drag queen," saying:
"I've never fully understood why women shouldn't be allowed to do drag because – yes, I do drag! It feels like they don't like women doing certain things. Another man trying to tell a woman what to do. Just try telling me what to do! I'm a drag queen – whether you like it when women do it or not."
Chapell Roan is best known for her singles, Good Hurt, Naked in Manhattan, Casual, Red Wine Supernova and even Hot to Go.