Sep 20, 2021 - Technology

RuPaul becomes the most Emmy-awarded Black person in history

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RuPaul with his two Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday — RuPaul with the award for Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program for "RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked" at the Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images

RuPaul made Emmy history with his 11th win at the awards on Sunday night.

Why it matters: That makes him the most decorated Black artist since the event began in 1949, per EW. He's also the most-awarded person of color, Variety notes.

The big picture: The producer and host reached the milestone as his show "Drag Race" won the Outstanding Competition Series honor for the fourth consecutive year.

Cinematographer Donald A. Morgan was the previous record-holder, the Los Angeles Times reports.

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RuPaul becomes the most Emmy-awarded Black person in history

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