Where is the ‘wig’ guy Noah Davis from American Idol now, 7 years after going viral for his 1-word response to Katy Perry?

In 2018, a young man named Noah Davis went on American Idol when he was just 18 years old. Before singing, he said one word to the judge, Katy Perry: “Wig.” This small word caught a lot of attention. Katy Perry repeated the word and smiled. This short moment quickly went viral. Many people saw it and started calling Noah the “wig guy.”

At first glance, Noah seemed shy and nervous during the show. Even though he made it through some rounds, he was eliminated before the final stages. Still, his short moment with Katy Perry stayed in people’s minds. It made him famous in a small way.

After American Idol, Noah's life completely turned around. To follow his dreams and pursue a music career, he left his town and settled in Los Angeles. Over time, he started to share his music and story on TikTok, where many people found him honest and liked his style. Noah said,

"I'm very different. I don't think I was a fully-realized Noah Davis. I was 18 and had just come from nowhere in Arkansas. I had never done anything like that, and I hadn't realized my full potential,"

From viral moment to music career

Noah Davis used his time after the show to grow as an artist. He put out his first album, F–k Flowers, in 2021. Then, in 2023, he released an EP called The A Side. Noah says that being a “young gay person” who is “plus size” and “femme presenting” is important to him. He wants people like him to see themselves in music. Noah makes songs that he feels are missing in the music world. He wants to feel good about himself and wants his fans to feel good, too. In an interview, he said,

"I want to feel sexy and hot, and I should have music that makes me feel good about myself. So I made it. Then other people were coming to me saying, 'I've been waiting for music that is sexy and queer.' And I thought, 'I didn't realize that that was so important.' "

His music talks about real feelings and life. He looks up to singers like Kehlani, Lucky Daye, Victoria Monét, Usher, and Amelia Moore. Their work inspires him to improve and try new things in music. Noah Davis uses social media to connect with fans. On TikTok, he shares behind-the-scenes moments and talks openly about his life. This makes fans feel close to him. He is honest about his struggles and his happiness. It helps many people feel less alone.

Noah Davis' new music and growth

Noah Davis is currently working on a new album set to come out this summer. This album is different as it talks about heartbreak and moving on. Noah says it is his most personal work so far. He wants his songs to display real emotions, even if they are hard to share. He said,

"We are real people. We go through real heartbreak, we experience real love and real loss, This album is about heartbreak, loss and moving on. I knew I wanted to say something more real and vulnerable, which was a bit challenging for me, because I don't want to let people know how I'm really feeling."

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Even though he is busy with his music, Noah Davis remembers his viral moment on American Idol. He calls Katy Perry “an icon” and says he would love to recreate their funny “wig” moment with her someday. It was a simple moment, but it changed his life.

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