Power 50: RuPaul Charles

Though he's come under fire by some in the trans community for using terms like "she-mail" on his smash Logo series RuPaul's Drag Race, he remains a formidable influencer, driving conversations about all kinds of representation, including race, queerness, and gender expression -- and not just in gay households. To boot, in the wake of 2015's new Drag Race season (featuring A-list guest judges like Ariana Grande), he's releasing his eighth studio album, Realness.

SLIDESHOW | Out's 9th Annual Power List