Bio

Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson, known professionally as Lana Ja'Rae (born May 7, 2002), is an American drag performer competing on the upcoming seventeenth season of RuPaul's Drag Race (2025). Braylon Ja'Rae Jackson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He started his drag persona in Oklahoma. While in high school, Jackson portrayed Miss Trunchbull in a production of Matilda the Musical. They are currently based in New York City. Their "drag mother" is season 15 alumni Luxx Noir London. They are additionally an open supporter of the Ali Forney Center. She cites her drag inspiration to be Naomi Campbell.