Widow Von’Du of RuPaul’s Drag Race was arrested on domestic violence charges. Widow claims that his arrest for domestic violence allegations against her fiancé was an act of self-defense.
Besides, he has struggled to deal with certain RuPaul’s Drag Race fans who have constantly insulted and tormented his work as Widow Von’Du on social media over the last few years. Widow revealed in September 2020 that he was on the verge of abandoning drag because of the online behavior of some followers who may not appreciate his work as a drag performer.
Widow Von’Du Quick Facts
Full Name | Ray Fry a.k.a. Widow Von’Du |
Birthdate | April 17, 1989 |
Birthplace | Kansas City, MO, USA |
Age | 32 years old |
Height | 5 feet 11 inches |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | African-American |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Profession | A drag performer |
Boyfriend | N/A |
Who Is Widow Von’Du? Wiki / Biography
Fans and viewers got to know Widow Von’Du, whose real name is Ray Fry, through the 12th season of Drag Race. Prior to drag, Fry practiced capoeira for six years. He was homeless for a year.
Every time I look at this photo of this runway it makes me cry, not because I was sent home because of the message that goes with it! I’m a proud black person and the injustice that we suffer on a day to day basis is why we protests! #BlackLivesMatter ✊🏾✊🏽✊🏿 #myblackisstrong pic.twitter.com/jqUKydvq8z
— The Widow Von’Du (@TheWidowVonDu) May 31, 2020
Von’Du was crowned Queen of KC and Princess of Gay Pride 2008 at Kansas City Pridefest. He was confirmed as a cast member on season 12 of RuPaul’s Drag Race on January 23, 2020, after auditioning unsuccessfully for season 11.
Widow Von’Du Domestic Violence
RuPaul’s Drag Race Widow Von’Du was arrested this week on charges of domestic abuse on his boyfriend. According to TMZ, Ray was apparently intoxicated when he arrived home on Friday morning and became enraged because his boyfriend was sleeping. Ongoing further, the report claim, Ray
proceeded to punch his [boyfriend’s] face 4 to 5 times, strangle him, drag him across the floor and eventually push him into a bed frame.
Von’Du was arrested on Monday and placed on a 24-hour hold with a $50,000 bail. Domestic violence accusations in the first and second degrees have been filed against him.
— Cynthia Doll (@cyndollx) June 1, 2021
Who Is Widow Von’Du Boyfriend? What Is Widow Von’Du Boyfriend Name?
After returning home and discovering his unnamed boyfriend sleeping in his apartment without asking permission, the drag performer is said to have erupted into a rage.
Widow Von’Du allegedly beat his partner up to five times in the face, strangled him, dragged him across the floor, and threw him headfirst into the bed frame, knocking him out and causing him to bleed profusely. When her boyfriend recovered consciousness, he was able to flee and find his way to a hospital, where he received 14 stitches to repair his facial and head wounds.
The Drag Performer partially denied his boyfriend’s claims after being arrested, but allegedly acknowledged to saying in an Instagram Live video that has since been deleted: ‘some white boy tried me and got his a** beat.’
How Old Is Widow Von’Du? Age, Birthday
Born in the year 1989, RuPaul’s Drag Race star Widow Von’Du age is 32 years. Widow Von’Du celebrates his birthday every year on the 17th of April.
Widow Von’Du Height, Weight
Drag performer Widow Von’Du stands at a tall height of 5 feet 11 inches as reported by sources and talking about his weight, Widow Von’Du weights a massive 290 lbs.
Widow Von’Du Social Media
Drag queen Von’Du is active on social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. He runs his Instagram account under the name (@thewidowvondu) and has more than 200, 000 followers at the moment. is Instagram bio reads,
The Widow Von’Du
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RuPaul’s Drag Race S12
“THE” album streaming now on all platforms.
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In addition, he is available on Twitter under the username (@TheWidowVonDu) and on YouTube under The Widow Von’Du and has around 4.09K subscribers right now.
Widow Von’Du Net Worth 2021
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Widow assisted in the creation of the local “Drag Survivor” tournament at Hamburger Mary’s KC. He was featured in a “Stop the Racism” PSA in September 2020, alongside several other Black RuPaul’s Drag Race alums, speaking out against toxic, racist fans within the Drag Race community.
As of 2021, the drag queen Widow Von’Du net worth is under review. An average annual Drag Racing Salary is around $44,036, according to Zip Recruiter.