Tyra Sanchez, also known as James William Ross, developed a long history of online behavior that drew strong reactions from fans and fellow performers. Known for posting confrontational and often offensive messages, her tweets regularly sparked backlash and public disputes. After years of controversy, her account on X has now been deleted. This collection highlights some of the most widely discussed posts that contributed to her ongoing fallout with the Drag Race community.
Tyra Sanchez Criticized After Jiggly Caliente’s Passing
Former Drag Race contestant Tyra Sanchez, now known as James William Ross, is facing intense backlash for a shocking and offensive comment made on social media following the death of fellow Drag Race alum Jiggly Caliente.
On April 27, the drag community was devastated by the passing of Jiggly Caliente (real name Bianca Castro-Arabejo) at age 44. Her death came shortly after she underwent a leg amputation due to a severe infection. Tributes poured in from fans and fellow performers, including a heartfelt post from Jaremi Carey (formerly Phi Phi O’Hara), who reflected on their close friendship and Jiggly’s lasting impact.
Carey’s message was widely praised for its sincerity and emotional weight. However, hours later, Ross responded with a mocking tweet: “Mwauh!… NO LEG,” followed by a link to their own song. The post was widely condemned, with fans calling it disrespectful and cruel, especially during a time of mourning.
Jaremi later addressed the situation, urging fans not to respond with racism and asking people to stay focused on honoring Jiggly’s memory rather than giving attention to Ross’s remarks.
This incident follows a pattern of similar behavior from Ross. In January 2025, after the death of Drag Race UK’s The Vivienne, Ross resurfaced an old tweet from the queen and replied with a disturbing crematorium joke. When confronted by season 13 queen Kandy Muse, Ross escalated the conflict further with threatening language and another offensive crematorium-themed post.
The Drag Race fandom is now renewing calls for RuPaul and World of Wonder to officially cut ties with Ross and strip them of their season 2 crown, citing a history of deeply inappropriate conduct, particularly surrounding the deaths of fellow queens.
1. Tyra vs. Jiggly Caliente
📅 October 11, 2017
Tyra: “Oh but if I say these things to a fan I’m evil. Wish to get hit by a bus? Girl don’t ever try and correct me again. You’re such a hypocrite.”
Jiggly: “Ummm actually since you want to go there. I never said you were wrong for reacting to the FANDOM. It’s how you treat your sisters that’s shitty.”
Tyra: “Gurl who you fooling. I knew you were a fraud from the start. 😂 How stupid do you really think I am?”
This argument between Tyra and Jiggly Caliente took place years before Jiggly’s passing. It showed early signs of their strained relationship, with Tyra responding aggressively to Jiggly’s attempt to clarify her point about how queens treat one another.
2. Message to Trixie Mattel’s Fans
📅 April 15, 2018
“Today alone I’ve blocked 20+ accounts using your photo as their default profile pic and Mattel somewhere in their usernames. These are your fans. Control them. @trixiemattel”
Tyra called out Trixie Mattel publicly, blaming her for the behavior of certain fans and demanding she take responsibility for their online actions.
3. “Mwauh!… NO LEG.”
📅 April 27, 2025
“Mwauh!… NO LEG. “
Shortly after Jaremi Carey posted a heartfelt tribute to Jiggly Caliente, Tyra reposted the message with a mocking caption and promotional link. The tweet, featuring an edited image of a gravestone and cartoon characters, was widely condemned as offensive and cruel in the wake of Jiggly’s passing.
4. “Ding Dong the Witch Is Dead” GIF Post
GIF from The Wizard of Oz with the caption:
“DING DONG THE WITCH IS DEAD!”
Tyra posted a GIF celebrating a character’s death, which many interpreted as a direct reference to a recently deceased queen. The timing and tone were widely condemned as disrespectful.
5. Crematorium Clapback
📅 January 5, 2025
“Yet it doesn’t compare to the fumes of the crematorium.”
— in reply to The Vivienne’s 2020 tweet
Tyra responded to an old tweet from The Vivienne with a disturbing crematorium comment just after her death was announced. The remark was widely viewed as very offensive, deeply disrespectful, and one of the most disturbing things she posted.
6. “She’s Dead. Rotting.”
📅 January 6, 2025
“She’s dead. Rotting. Sending me all the hate in the world won’t bring her back. But do as you must. Because of you the tweet has reached over 25k individuals. Thanks for the much needed attention that I oh so desperately needed 🙄”
After facing backlash, Tyra responded with an even more disturbing tweet, stating “She’s dead. Rotting.” Her refusal to apologize and her sarcastic tone were seen as very offensive and extremely disrespectful, further angering fans and followers.
7. “Three Letters Took Him”
📅 January 9, 2025
“Three letters took him to his final resting place… yall don’t hear me”
Without naming anyone, Tyra implied someone’s cause of death with a cryptic and insensitive tweet, which many interpreted as a reference to HIV/AIDS.
8. “AIDS or OVERDOSE?”
📅 January 9, 2025
“Was it AIDS or an OVERDOSE?”
This tweet followed shortly after the previous one and added fuel to the outrage, as it appeared to mock the possible cause of someone’s death using stigmatizing language.
9. “Respect the Dead? She’s Cooked.”
📅 January 9, 2025
“Respect the dead. BITCH! Did the dead respect me? Mad at me ‘cause she threw shade and I returned it right back? She thought she cooked. Now she’s cooked.”
Tyra dismissed calls for respect toward the deceased with another confrontational tweet, turning a common phrase into an aggressive jab.
10. Threat to Kandy Muse
📅 January 2025
Kandy Muse: “I’ve defended you for years but now you can absolutely go fuck yourself and if our path were to ever cross it’s absolutely on sight bitch, it’s not a threat it’s a promise. you disgusting person.”
Tyra: “Threat received. Prepare your funeral.”
Following a confrontation over her disrespectful tweets, Tyra escalated things with what many interpreted as a death threat aimed at fellow queen Kandy Muse.
11. “Wanted” Posters Post
Image with two illustrated “wanted” posters labeled:
“PUBLIC ENEMY NO.1” and “WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE”
Text includes phrases like “Suspect is armed & dangerous” and “Crimes include: stealing crowns, clapping back severely…”
Tyra shared stylized “wanted” posters of herself, referencing her past actions and internet reputation. Though possibly intended as a joke, the post was seen by many as inflammatory and attention-seeking.
Conclusion
Tyra Sanchez’s online presence became defined by a pattern of offensive remarks, personal attacks, and public disputes. Each tweet in this list played a role in damaging her standing within the Drag Race community and among fans. After years of controversy and backlash, her account on X was eventually removed, leaving behind a legacy that many continue to criticize.
