Issa Rae's Perfectly Awkward And Hilarious Speech Is All Of Us | ESSENCE

[@tjohns3302]

Issa is what we've been missing in black girl representation. I'm glad she's gotten a platform to express herself and she's staying true to it. She's naturally hilarious and she doesn't put on airs...love her!!!!!!

[@singerspeak1]

My sentiments exactly!!!

[@queenmother123]

yes! When Awkward black girl first came on I was like this is me. So happy for Issa Rae's success.

[@ricdafric7565]

Now how would you feel if you found out that this so-called "black woman" was once a man? Hollyweird is at it again. She gets zero respect because of the deception. Don't know why Hollyweird keep fooling the masses with these things. Just come out and tell people the truth about who or what you really were. Trust me, this is/was a dude.

[@majormediaproductions]

👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

[@majormediaproductions]

@@ricdafric7565 💯% AGREE Ric da Fric!!! 👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

[@UKLeonie]

"Get a Black woman" every big sisters statement to her brother.

[@ShadesOfIvorry]

UKLeonie and nephews, 😊

[@sjhasckvkj862]

her brother is so fine!

[@msOptimistic]

sjhasc Kvkj yessss

[@langegemi-fob4414]

lol I say that to my brothers all the time!

[@courtstone]

after seeing Get Out, I'm sure my brothers will be dating only sistas

[@aboutjbe]

I bet you that room smell so good. Like coco butter and African black soap 😍😍

[@1BeautifulVixen]

LMAO!!!

[@niablee]

YESSSSSS 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tom11zz884]

It smells like funky weaves

[@rhystaylor9321]

HMMM africn black soap

[@amyo]

yasss

[@AlleeeeHooop]

"He's single. Get a black woman!" Best remark ever!

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

what's his Instagram ? asking for a friend that may be able to help him with that task

[@zuracurie1749]

Do he get a black woman?

[@xKellogsx]

Pretty racist remark.

[@AlleeeeHooop]

@@xKellogsx Oh, ok.

[@Calandr28]

@@xKellogsx Why can't yt people stay out of our business? Whenever black people are praising and uplifting eachother here you come crying about something that's NOT racist being racist. Go watch Seinfeld and leave us alone. Is that racist too, crybaby KAREN?

[@naledimoreketla9184]

I love Issa. I love how she finds humour in her awkwardness

[@KristinajanieceB]

I love Issa! Been watching her since the beginning. When she wins I feel like I'm winning too!

[@UKLeonie]

xoxowithstyle Yeah me too lol (doing the me dance/shuffle)

[@Thefitmarquee]

Me too yall! I emailed her when she was doing her youtube show in the beginning to ask her a camera question. She replied back informative and funny. She is so nice :)

[@naledimoreketla9184]

xoxowithstyle girl!!!!

[@OshTashBGosh22]

xoxowithstyle She would reply to me on Twitter!

[@1Shanajones]

xoxowithstyle that's exactly how I feel!

[@ImInLoveTv]

"Can you move? I'm trying to get Laila. " 😂😂💀

[@namastepeace3484]

I love how she says, "this kind photographer" LOL

[@alpoyeo7008]

ImInLoveTv black women just make me ashamed to be black

[@encourage.myersss]

@@alpoyeo7008 You ain't slick 😂 tried to get attention when you didn't even get one reply but me 😂 lol btw your spelling is a no.

[@KeishaCharmaine]

She's adorable

[@NetworkEngineer]

I was going to marry her, and give her my kidney!

[@NetworkEngineer]

Amen!

[@dionjoseph8112]

Keisha look it up she a man

[@Sienna.Jen2971]

I love her❤

[@Nprelaw]

@@dionjoseph8112 go away white man

[@ATLCPA]

"I got to breathe the same air as Oprah", she is hilarious and beautiful. Very entertaining speech.

[@alpoyeo7008]

MrsBalanceSheet black women just make me ashamed to be black

[@alpoyeo7008]

MrsBalanceSheet black women is just pitiful that shameful the brewing in the black community

[@nonaw94]

Truly young Hollywood at it's finest!!!!! INSECURE is one of the best comedy shows on in years!!!

[@susiebear3316]

NONA'S INSPIRATIONS YES!

[@SpTgUrL2010]

NONA'S INSPIRATIONS its so relatable its like the show of my life and sza made the album of my life!

[@Tabaitha_Elle]

Oddly enough I was dating a guy who told me about Awkward Black Girl because he said I reminded him of Issa's character. I watched it on KZbin ( back when it was only on KZbin) and sure enough we were just alike LOL. I'm so proud of Issa!!! 💜

[@wombmenempowerment]

I'm so jealous of ppl who knew of her before HBO lol I love her too though. She is so necessary for us.

[@leocadiavaloi5372]

Saaaame thing happened to me 😂😂

[@biancas.1934]

@@alpoyeo7008 Damn, who pissed you off?

[@alpoyeo7008]

Lazy Kitten nobody piss me off some black women nowadays just embarrassed the hell out of me😬

[@biancas.1934]

@@alpoyeo7008 Oh, I see. How did they embarrass you? (If you don't mind sharing)

[@364anw]

Her authenticity is CONTAGIOUS. Go girl, you are great at everything you do!

[@disaj7460]

"...doing that magic thing that BW do...". Enough said! Luv Issa!

[@leslietaylor4097]

Disa Jardine That made me tear up because it's so true

[@majormediaproductions]

👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

[@rizmarie8136]

@@majormediaproductions it seems like every larger sized bw is a "man undercover". Trans exist, I'm not denying that, but so do tall, larger sized women. Idk

[@MsVictoriane]

I loved every minute of this hilarious speech! It was so Issa Rae.

[@kidComebaQ]

Victoria Eaton hey victoria!

[@DivaDen]

Am I the only one who teared up during this funny and heartfelt speech? I just ran across this amazing woman named Issa Rae like 3 videos ago and I'm so super proud of her and wish I would have discovered her years ago. #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #goals

[@TheReetsb]

So did I and it reminded me of how black women united/supportive will always succeed.

[@momacita809]

Diva Dinett her Speech was my first so Im on now looking at all she has to say! Never heard of her or Insecure. Im proud to know of her now! Shes Beautiful inside and Out!

[@SonofCurlyLox]

I love the way Yara was looking at her. It seemed like she had much admiration and appreciation for Issa! Truly genuine, sacred and beautiful

[@cheriese2]

I love Issa! She's so down to earth! My best friend( if only she knew) lol

[@AllThingsToeseen]

cheriese2 I

[@Itsmedee0390]

Mine too :)

[@conjuremetaphysics8106]

Thank y'all for honoring Issa. Her victories are so inspiring. She is real #BlackGirlMagic

[@maxinep.briley1082]

Conjure Metaphysics >

[@BriaBarrows]

yup awkward girls always in their phone! Cute and authentic speech

[@alpoyeo7008]

Bria Barrows black women just make me ashamed to be black

[@alpoyeo7008]

Bria Barrows stupid act that old black females another dumb ass acting like he Tiffany haddish think she cute stupid actor shameful looking ass

[@bibaolaitan5189]

@@alpoyeo7008 why 're you trying to be everywhere.... your life must be sad...

[@alpoyeo7008]

habibat kehinde olaitan truth hurts

[@springfresh4344]

Yup 🙌🏿😊

[@BriaBarrows]

all that black beauty in the audience

[@ndiacarter450]

Bria Barrows am I the only one confused y Patrick Starr was there or is it more than just black people allowed?

[@imcarressa]

@@ndiacarter450 I had just noticed that

[@kazkazzie3906]

Definately! 😊

[@icic5]

God I live Issa soooo much her whole family is beautiful!!! also her younger broth is fine as hell

[@VonaMc]

icic5 .... Righhhhtttttt

[@Kaylaaj413]

I was like awee .. oh wait he’s that fine!. Girl I got his black girl magic.

[@culturequeens1734]

plus he's hilarious. watch fly guys present "the f word" on youtube. Issa produced it.

[@thenaturalfloh]

Right! I was looking at him like “hol uuuup...how- how old is he??”

[@survivor817]

He kinda reminds me of denzel's son

[@lstarrb]

issa is so wonderful! she's not afraid to be herself. in this world when Black women don't even have identities that are true to our core. pretending to be anyone else but ourselves. I love her. she inspires me. ❤

[@timia4847]

I LOVE THIS!!!! Issa so is real! She is definitely the future of television #blackgirlmagic better come through tho

[@highfrequencyseeker7]

did yall see Jackie annia.. KZbin ladies stand up.

[@blueangeloftheseas]

Ebony Simmons yea I did

[@Rhawn246]

Yesss. Thought that was her. Good eye!

[@MsSexyDiva4Lyfe]

And Stephanie Lee!

[@IBBMS]

And for some reason Patrick Starr who is neither black nor a woman, but I still fuck with him heavy.

[@oftones]

Yessss I went back just to be like hey Jackie girl I see you!!!

[@robertstanley9633]

So many talented beautiful women of color. Shout out to Jackie Aina, I see you boo 😍🙌🏼

[@nikapeatv3]

Yes that room was full of excellence❤❤❤

[@ohheybrittanyj]

I absolutely LOVE Issa Rae...representing awkward black girls everywhere!

[@alpoyeo7008]

Brittany J. Branch black women just make me ashamed to be black

[@springfresh4344]

♥️♥️

[@xKellogsx]

why just black girls?

[@x97s]

@@xKellogsx because shes black and black girls can relate to her duh

[@xKellogsx]

@@x97s but there was no need to bring up color, is my point. I don't see a white woman's speech and say, 'representing white women!'. duh. That would be sooo bad.

[@ZARiNA851]

Issa is funny af😹👏🏾😹👏🏾

[@alpoyeo7008]

RiNNiE she sound like she drunk

[@greenmelon6387]

Everyone in that room has such beautiful skin 😍

[@kennilee01]

green melon it’s called ESSENCE honey😌🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@deidreej]

One of the best moments of the night. It was so awesome to see Issa be herself, which is Awkward. I loved it. Essence you did an outstanding job. It was a beautiful program and enjoyed watching last night. Thank you :)

[@jneag3159]

Hi did air on OWN yet?

[@deidreej]

Yes, it aired on the 5th of March. Hopefully they will reair it. It was good. Each winner had a great speech. But watching it on here there are parts on here that are not on the aired version. Just edited. Hopefully you get to watch it.

[@amberp3979]

Issa's speech was amazing & relatable. I've always loved Essence & hearing black women of all ages speak.

[@IamChavon]

Issa looks amazing and her speech was so real and hilarious lol. Love that she was presented the award by Debbie Allen. Heyyy Miss Jackie Aina!!

[@alpoyeo7008]

IamChavon that big sound like she drunk

[@ri111ght]

She is absolutely beautiful

[@Ikkey73]

You gotta love Issa!!! Truly Amazing and Talented

[@garbles1970]

Refreshing to see an innovative intelligent awkward black girl who's successful because she embraced and owned her awkwardness.❤️

[@BreSutherlandTv]

Such a beautiful woman inside and out! And her brother is finnnne!

[@wandasistarealevans8141]

❤ her awkward vulnerability!

[@dimisses]

She is so F'ING AWESOME! There's so many shy talented people out there and I hope this has helped many undiscovered talent to break out of your shell and come out and play because your FANS WILL LOVE YOU!

[@BriaBarrows]

I love how she was just real af with her speech. Unrehearsed speeches are the best;. You get to relate with the audience, crack some jokes etc

[@mirikiri9956]

My God she is getting more and more beautiful! One of the most flawless beauties ever!!

[@majormediaproductions]

👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔

[@toe708]

She make awkward look beautiful.. Such a Wonderful person!

[@incognitondc]

I am officially OBSESSED with this woman! She's made her mark, and is SO deserving!

[@gregoire7471]

Who did Issa's hair because it is bleeping gorgeous.

[@catwilson7]

Grégoire Martineau ~Felicia Leatherwood

[@gregoire7471]

@@catwilson7 Very cool! Thank you. Hadn't heard of her. checking out her site right now. Cheers

[@catwilson7]

Grégoire Martineau My pleasure, Cheers!

[@PrettyMonroee]

Issaaaaa love you for representing for us awkward sisters!

[@shygirlcomplex]

Issa is very pretty and talented I like her a lot

[@cindydarling8610]

I love this woman. She inspires me to embrace me.

[@naomithahomie]

I love Issa so much!!! 😍 I watched from season 1 of Awkward Black Girl. I am thrilled for Issa's continued amazing success and memorized by her beauty inside & out!!!

[@naturalQueeP]

Hey Jackie Aina!

[@disaj7460]

Pash 2004, I totally saw her too! I was like..."Jackie!!!!! Yes girl, get yours!!!!!" lol!

[@JOCFL311]

Yes I love her!!

[@muthoshful]

Pash 2004 I know!! So proud of her... She's such an inspiration!

[@lindsaychristensen2848]

I just love you, Issa Rae, in all of your awesomely wonderful awkwardness! So, OK, I'm obviously this side of über pale, but us truly awkward girls think you're the best, most beautiful spokesperson for all American womanhood!

[@Nprelaw]

She doesnt speak on behalf of all american womanhood lol i hope you know that. I honestly dislike the fact that some of yall try to change the meaning behind things like clearly weren’t addressed to you

[@marcellax4556]

Tyrese Gibson has absolutely NO BUSINESS being there the way he bashes and talks down about Black women on radio shows and social media!😠😡

[@namastepeace3484]

I know, right? He has absolutely nothing good to say about us. Always bashing us!

[@rodwilliams7457]

I know right! He should be ashamed thats why no body is checking for his washed up ass ass! Lol

[@alpoyeo7008]

Marcella X black women just make me ashamed to be black

[@ratricebowden1699]

@@alpoyeo7008 it's not black woman boo..you just ashamed of your entire existence....maybe some meds and a therapist can help you...you just don't like yourself period...this woman comes from a very good family...her father is a doctor....her mother I believe is a teacher...she has successful siblings...you gotta read up on her...if anything I wish I was her....do your research...this ain't no wack ass chick...had both parents and she wrote a book...if she was lightskin what you still be ashamed....fuck outta here

[@ms.pierce2310]

He just wanna be seen

[@reginaldmitchell4007]

Issa Rae has a unique vision and beautiful gift of enlightening our hearts with powerful humor through social humility. Thank you for being a Sun Goddess.

[@kendalrandal31]

This is why I love this woman!! Nothing but humble, honest, raw, & real ! A true star ⭐

[@JoiDior]

She looks so beautiful. I've been following Issa for years and she's come such a long way. So proud of her as if she was my own blood sister.

[@EvaElyse]

She's phenomenal! It's so amazing to be a part of her journey. Congrats, Issa!

[@ahopeandafuture]

I'm so grateful for the honesty of this speech in how Isse Rae felt the awkwardness of her new found success. I get choked and paralyzed at the idea of success, as failure is so much easier to grasp. This brought me to tears just by her integrity and honesty of just her truth. Thank you for being so relatable.

[@leticiavarga1009]

As a Latina, I can tell you that my African American women have always been kind, inclusive and really push you to be great. Black women do have a great magic!

[@Nprelaw]

Thanks boo 🥰💕

[@kwizjordan2809]

love her! so grateful that if media is going to force their agenda on you, that she is there, very present, to deflect the negative energy. Thank God for such a beauty representing all the awkward ppl in the world 👏👏👏👏

[@mbali9317]

OMG, did I just see Jackie Aina in the audience!!!

[@EBKEVENTSLLC]

I know I said the same thing..she looked so pretty :)

[@alpoyeo7008]

EBK EVENTS LLC where do they find these old ignored acting black females like Tiffany haddish and Issa Rae...😎

[@keskornerreviews4645]

2 KZbin rs side by side

[@missincognito2666]

And Patrick Starr

[@jmeezy2362]

ALPO YEO Is everything okay at home ? 🧐

[@Janet2684]

This is that black girl magic in action. Such a charming video

[@TheGoyabee]

I teared up when she mentions her mother. So much love and power in that room! So proud of Issa!

[@cc_isgreat671]

Samira, Jackie, Viola, Yara, Issa & so many other amazing black women!!

[@jazmindax2255]

I have followed Lssa since ABG, I am so happy for her. I loved her speech She is humble, down to earth, and funny, simply a phenomenal sister!

[@Honey_Rosae]

I freaking love Issa, she is def a inspiration.

[@Ndidi1st]

That line about acting like other people are with you! to mask your shame… is the realist thing ever!!!!! 😭🤣😂😭🤣😂😭

[@Madison4Sundae]

her brother is handsome. she's so beautiful her and her entire family. Happy for her.

[@jayejaye8152]

I just love her facial expressions as she brings to life her experiences through her articulated intelligence!!! Please keep representing us in a beautiful way. Thank you for who you are and what you do for us Issa :)

[@refre1998]

I love Issa Rae, she is so beautiful and smart, with a witty sense of humor. You will get many more awards. Congratulations! 🎉

[@tishtash321]

What can you not love about Issa? So good girl!

[@marciagadsden5205]

tishtash321 THAT SHE SUGGESTS THAT BLACK WOMEN SHOULD PROCREATE WITH ASIAN MEN.

[@nolovelost4020]

Everytime I have a shitty day, I watch this and feel better. My spirit is uplifted and energy revived. Thank you Issa and thank you Essence.

[@SearchingForTimothy]

She has me in tears!! Just LOVE. Thank you for sharing.

[@J_131]

I'm a latino male but I identity with Issa Rae so much more than with guys that look and sound like me. We're both akward yet smart, Shy, but sociable and above all, humourous. I'm so glad she is getting all this recognition. She absolutely deserves all of it.

[@mareeslittlecorner]

I just fell madly in love with Issa Rae again!

[@bronzefire4999]

Her mom looks like Lena Horne. FABULOUS

[@sophiawishes3208]

I love her so much! I’ve never felt more connected to an actress before. She’s so relatable.

[@domoniquesmith88]

wait, Issa's little single brother is fine

[@sabrinaownthethrone]

I love how she's so down to earth

[@missladygray]

She could not be any more wonderful. I'm very happy for her success. Such a genuine and beautiful person.

[@antboogie15]

I just love Issa!!! Beautiful inside and out!!!!!

[@danity111]

I. Freaking. LOVE. Issa Rae. She makes me feel like I can conquer this crazy world.

[@alishagadson9524]

Issa Rae is such a wonderful genuine person. Her shows and featured film shorts are so influential and entertaining!

[@miriamsang4268]

I love her and will always support her projects. I feel like "we" made it, we've been watching since youtube...what a beautiful speech Issa!! 🙌😍

[@blackunicorn488]

Wait..... Why am I crying?? This is so emotional and beautiful❤️ God bless her .

[@msOptimistic]

loved how genuine this was love me some issa

[@ferdinardchris3802]

This is the personification of Issa's character on insecure so awkwardly funny omg🤣🤣🤣

[@TinkTink311]

She's sooo ME!!😂😂😂 I LOVE THIS!

[@aateriovalhalla2787]

She is a beacon of light and levity!!!💋💋💋💋

[@brandonturley13]

I love her soooo much. She inspires me beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you Issa, for empowering women and men everywhere. I can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you accomplish~

[@michelleamatulle6378]

She's so genuine. I love her.

[@teresaewing7127]

Tyreese sitting back there looking all salty. #hater

[@PinkElevator]

Teresa Ewing I swear it's like he don't wanna see us win or be great!

[@QDennardII]

+PinkElevator he's so irritating

[@Meechda76]

Teresa Ewing Fuck Him!

[@incognitondc]

Ikr. Like who df invited his azz! Uggh!

[@jhe6717]

I peeped his frowning butt 😂😂 he so mad

[@masterjaleel]

Issa you are such an inspiration to me. when I'm having a bad day or even just a not great day I watch an interview with you or something that has you in it to brighten my entire mood. I absolutely adore you!

[@Venusdollartreedress]

Black girls like her and Tiffany haddish are killing the game right now!!! I'm happy to see our black community do the damn thing!

[@xKellogsx]

i'm happy to see the white community is doing awesome also!

[@Venusdollartreedress]

@@xKellogsx lmfao take your bland ass and go white worship elsewhere. Toodles Kelly.

[@TJones281]

I’m so mad at myself for just now discovering Issa Rae! I was doing myself a disservice fr.. I finish Insecure last week...and A Black Lady Sketch Show... I’m HOOKED. She is everything. So relatable, it’s crazy. This speech was everything. You go girl!!!

[@ciarajca25]

I'm so happy to see some of the cast of Awkward Black Girl, they were there since the beginning 😭💛

[@kkain123]

I love her. She is just so authentic and real. She has not changed and is so humble! Go Issa!

[@JanyllHquez]

Lmaooo she's so awesome !! I can't wait for the next season of insecure

[@markellcdg]

How can you NOT love this woman?! Always will support her! ❤️

[@unDebniable]

Loving me some Issa Rae! Cheers to her relatable awkward black girl moments. I love that she is herself and a BIG congratulations to her! ❤

[@reginadavis1028]

L O V E HER AND HER HUMILITY!! Shes deserves all of her blessings!!

[@nancyyep8471]

Her speech was funny and emotional, I love issa.

[@MonahengMosakeng]

Issa is a breath of fresh air...so relatable and lovable...

[@EcouiaTV]

Love me some Issa! Glad that she is getting recognized for her work! She earned it

[@GaryKlama]

She's amazing! Another season of Insecure, please!