Rise of drag performer? (5)
I believe the answer is:
tower
This clue is a double definition.
'rise' is the first definition.
(towering is a kind of rising)
'drag performer?' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
'of' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for tower that I've seen before include "Tall feature of Blackpool" , "See 4 Down" , "Stand tall" , "Drawer" , "Turret" .)