Keta Minaj, also known as The Dutchess[1] and professionally known as Bobby Snijder,[1] is a Dutch drag performer and one of the contestants of the second season of Drag Race Holland.
On January 13, 2024, Keta was announced as one of the contestants of the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World.
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What inspired Keta Minaj's drag name?
Keta Minaj's drag name features the surname 'Minaj,' similar to Meannie Minaj from Drag Race Thailand Season 1. Although they share the surname, they are not from the same drag family. The name 'Minaj' likely references the rapper Nicki Minaj, a common practice in drag culture to honor celebrities.
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How did Keta Minaj perform on Drag Race Holland?
Keta Minaj, known as The Dutchess, participated in Drag Race Holland Season 2 and secured 4th place. She achieved three maxi challenge victories in episodes 1, 3, and 6, along with one mini challenge win, before being eliminated in episode 7 by Vivaldi.
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Who is Keta Minaj's alter ego, Bobby Snijder?
Bobby Snijder is the alter ego of Keta Minaj, a drag queen from Amsterdam. Known as "The Dutchess," Keta Minaj competed in Drag Race Holland Season 2, where she placed fourth. Bobby Snijder represents Keta Minaj's identity outside of drag.
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About[]
Drag Race Holland Season 2[]
Keta Minaj, aka The Dutchess, is performer in hart en nieren. Ze is Krachtig, Elegant, geTalenteerd en een klein beetje Achterlijk; een echte TRUT. Het is altijd feest met Keta. Ze neemt je mee in een waanzinnige trip, waarin ze je betovert met haar sexy moves, aanstekelijke energie en indrukwekkende outfits. Haar stijl is vooral conceptueel en ze transformeert zich naar de gelegenheid en gaat altijd voor het ‘wow-effect’! Met haar internationale allure behoort ze tot de top van de wereldwijde drag scene.[4]
Drag Name Origin[]
"Keta Minaj" is an amalgamative portmanteau of "ketamine" and "Nicki Minaj".[5]
Track Records[]
| Seasons Competed: | Holland Season 2 | UK vs The World Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranking: | 4th Place | 8th Place |
| Maxi Challenges Won: | 3 (Eps. 1, 3, 6) | 1 (Ep. 2) |
| Mini Challenges Won: | 1 (Ep. 5) | 0 |
| Times as Team Captain: | 0 | 1 (Ep. 3) |
| Times in Bottom Two: | 1 (Ep. 7) | 2 (Eps. 3, 4) |
| Episode Eliminated: | Episode 7 | Episode 4 |
Memorable Quotes[]
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
- "How's my head? It's ready for a crown, darling." (during Meet the Queens)
- "HOOOOOI! It's time to say 'yay' to your K." (entrance quote)
- "Where's your K, here's your K! Where's your K, say 'yay' to your K!"
- "KETAMORPHOSIS!"
- "Well, at least I had a ball. Cheerio!" (exit quote)
- "Tia means "stroke" in Dutch. Wish you had one when you chose my lipstick."
Farewell Message[]
Drag Race Holland Season 2[]
"Lieve meiden, wat er ook gebeurt, wees truts op jezelf x Keta"
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
"If you ever miss your K call ME ♡ Keta"
Trivia[]
- Keta, or rather Bobby, is in a theatre group called BLUSH together with Boris Schreurs and Paul Boereboom.[6]
- On his own, Bobby has played in La Cage Aux Folles, Beauty and the Beast and Tarzan, among many other plays and musicals.[7]
- Keta is My Little Puny's drag sister.[8]
- Keta and Puny used to date in the past.[9]
- Keta had many of her runways such as her "Nightlife Extravaganza" look, "Monster Ball" look, "Roots" looks and her finale look desgined by the paper drag artist Jade.[10][11][12][13]
Gallery[]
Drag Race Holland Season 2[]
Mini Promo
Mini Trailer
Windy Cycling Photoshoot
Drag Race Holland Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Premiere Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
Talent Show Look
Nightlife Extravaganza Look – Goddess of the Night
Glamping Couture Look – Glamping Rock
Snatch Game Look – Sophie Anderson
Monster's Ball Look – Ketarella, Beauty of the Ball
Statements on the Runway Look – Mental Illness
Marriage Officiant Look
Roots Look – Asian Persuasion
Opposites Attract Look 1 – Yin
Opposites Attract Look 1 (Reveal) – Yin
Opposites Attract Look 2 – Yang
Opposites Attract Look 2 (Reveal) – Yang
Moord op de Hak Look
Double Dutch Look – Rembrandt Muse
Best Drag Look
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2[]
Mini Trailer
RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 2 Looks[]
Promo Look
Confessional Look
Entrance Look
The Queens' Variety Show Look
For Queen and Country Look
For Queen and Country Look (Reveal)
Lady Prince Charming Look
She-vil Queen Look
Drags to Riches Eleganza Look
Episode 2 LSFTW Look
Ruveal Yourself Look
Ruveal Yourself Look (1st Reveal)
Ruveal Yourself Look (2nd Reveal)
Snatch Game: Family Edition Look – Fran Drescher
Gone Cruising Look
Unaired When I Glow Up Look - Nightlife Extravaganza (S2; E1)
Unaired Take Me Up the Aisle Look
Reunion Look
Finale Eleganza Extravaganza Look
Filmography[]
TV[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Drag Race Holland (Season 2) | Self | Contestant, placed 4th | |
| 2024 | RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World (Season 2) | Self | Contestant, placed 8th |
Discography[]
Singles and EPs[]
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | "Keta X Puny" | feat. My Little Puny |
External Links[]
References[]
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| Winner | Vanessa van Cartier |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: My Little Puny • 3rd: Vivaldi |
| Other Contestants | 4th: Keta Minaj • 5th: Tabitha (Miss Congeniality) • 6th: The Countess • 7th: Ivy-Elyse • 8th: Love Masisi • 9th: Reggy B • 10th: Juicy Kutoure |
| Host | Fred van Leer |
| Judges | Carlo Boszhard • Fred van Leer • Marieke Samallo • Raven van Dorst |
| Pit Crew | Carlos Yeung • Claudio Fiore Massenz • Daniil Shmidt • Florian Langheim • Guilherme Reis • Kahled Souza Maumau • Lan Havok • Lorenzo Capodieci • Maarten van Schalm • Mark • Matthieu Rousseau • Mitchell van de Laar • Rafael Pasquini • Romy Rockx • Selwyn Samoedj • Tuan Nuijen |
| Winner | Tia Kofi |
|---|---|
| Runners-Up | 2nd: Hannah Conda • 3rd & 4th: La Grande Dame & Marina Summers |
| Other Contestants | 5th: Scarlet Envy • 6th: Choriza May • 7th: Gothy Kendoll • 8th: Keta Minaj • 9th: Jonbers Blonde • 10th: Arantxa Castilla-La Mancha (Miss Congeniality) • 11th: Mayhem Miller |
| Host | RuPaul |
| Judges | Alan Carr • Graham Norton • Michelle Visage • RuPaul |
| Brit Crew | Jacob Maynard • Kelechi Kalu |