Dallas drag performer and crossdresser Salem Moon, whose legal name is Arthur Lee Walker, is facing allegations of child grooming that have prompted Pride in Dallas to sever ties with him.
The claims surfaced on July 30 when voice actor and YouTube personality Korey Solomon, along with James L. Molloy, accused Moon on X of having groomed them as teenagers. According to Anime Corner, Moon was accused of “grooming, as well as sending and soliciting nude photos and videos from Korey Solomon (known professionally as Blade or BladeWillBe), when they were a minor,” as reported by Dallas Voice.
Following the allegations, the Pride in Dallas board of directors announced that Moon was no longer affiliated with the organization.
“Pride in Dallas has been made aware of serious allegations involving one of our previously announced participants, Salem Moon,” the board said in a statement reported by Dallas Voice. “After careful consideration, the Board of Directors has made the decision to formally terminate our relationship with the individual. This action is based on a clear conflict with the mission, values, and integrity of Pride in Dallas. We remain committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and accountable environment for all members of our community.”
Another venue, the 1851 Club in Arlington, also announced it had ended its relationship with Moon.
“Out of respect for the seriousness of the claims, we have parted ways with the performer in question,” the club said, according to Dallas Voice.
“We are a small, community-based space built on kindness, inclusivity and being a place for having fun and making new friends. We’re listening, we’re paying attention, and we’re committed to creating a safe space for everyone.”
This is not the first time Moon has drawn public attention. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, Moon hosted “Moonlight Cabaret,” a teen-friendly drag show at Red Goose Saloon in early 2024. The event, which permitted attendees as young as 16, was promoted as “not risqué, just theatrical,” and drew a small crowd of about half a dozen North Texans.
The Dallas Express reached out to Moon, Korey Solomon, and James Molloy for comment but did not receive a response by press time.