Bob the Drag Queen

In the summer of 2009, Tidicue started doing drag, after watching the first season of RuPaul's Drag Race on Tivo. He explained that he "became obsessed" with the show, and it immediately inspired him to order a TK-7 makeup kit off of the Ben Nye website. Since his first presentations, his character was focused on stand-up comedy routines, and he started lip-syncing after a couple of months into his drag.[13][7][14] His initial stage name was Kittin Withawhip, which was a reference to Kitten with a Whip (1964), a film that starred Ann-Margret. He was featured in Leland Bobbé's Half Drag Series with his name.[15][8] In his early drag career, Tidicue would perform with a nine-foot bullwhip.[8]

In the beginning of his career, Tidicue faced challenges as a drag queen. As he described, "It did not make me money or get me gigs. It cost me a lot. I did this competition every Thursday. Then another one on Wednesday. And another on Tuesday. I never won any of them. Ever. After a few years, I finally won one. It was really addictive and fun doing competitions."[7]

In 2013, Tidicue officially changed his stage name to Bob the Drag Queen.[16] As they explained, at a karaoke hosting gig, "The guy goes, 'Give it up for your host... Kate. But she made light of the moment, reintroducing herself as 'Kate the Drag Queen,' then 'Kim the Drag Queen' throughout the evening. Then at the end of the night, I was like, 'Give it up for... Bob the Drag Queen.' And I was like, 'That sounds really funny.'"[8]

On February 1, 2016, Bob was revealed as a cast member on the eighth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[17] On the show, he was noted for his focus on comedy. During the show, he won three challenges, including the recurring "Snatch Game" (where they portrayed Uzo Aduba and Carol Channing).[18] On May 16, 2016, Bob was crowned the winner of the season and received a cash prize of $100,000.[3]

In 2016, shortly after winning Drag Race, Bob released the single "Purse First" featuring DJ Mitch Ferrino. Also in 2016, he appeared in the music video for MC Frontalot's "Mornings Come and Go". He also collaborated with Alaska Thunderfuck on the single "Yet Another Dig" in 2017,[19] and contributed to the compilation album Christmas Queens 3 (2017).[20] He collaborated with Shangela for a Christmas theme song, "Deck A Ho" in December 2017.[21]

On March 15, 2018, Bob debuted the podcast Sibling Rivalry with his drag sister Monét X Change as co-host and produced by DJ Mitch Ferrino.[22] On April 2, 2018, a video version of the podcast was uploaded to YouTube.[23]

Bob appeared as a guest co-host alongside Trixie Mattel on The Trixie & Katya Show, filling in for regular co-host Katya during her hiatus.[24] Their TV comedy special, Bob the Drag Queen: Suspiciously Large Woman, aired on Logo in July 2017.[25]

Tidicue played the role of Belize in Berkeley Rep’s production of Angels in America from April to July 2018.[26]

In November 2019, Tidicue was interviewed by KMVT about a one-time drag event hosted in Twin Falls, a show highlighting local drag queens and introducing international drag talent to Magic Valley.[27] This event was filmed as part of Tidicue's HBO show We're Here (2020).

Bob's second comedy special, Bob The Drag Queen: Crazy Black Lady, will air on OutTV in Canada in 2020.[28]

Bob also writes jokes for other drag queens including Trinity Taylor, Ginger Minj, and Monet X Change.[29]

On March 5 and 6, 2020, Tidicue performed alongside fellow drag race alumni BeBe Zahara Benet, The Vixen, Monique Heart, Peppermint, and Shea Couleé in the Nubia tour, a live drag show featuring and produced by black drag queens.[30][31]

On June 14 2020, it was announced that along with Peppermint, they were hosting the first Black Queer Town Hall between June 19-21, in association with GLAAD and New York Pride.