Issa Rae On Being an Awkward Black Girl, HBO's Insecure and New Book

[@dclarkjeannine]

She is so gorgeous. Black girl magic ✨

[@noreallyitsok8574]

dclarkjeannine can you use your magic and make the rats thots and feminist disappear?

[@martino8700]

dclarkjeannine Yea weave got all the black magic lol top shelf magic Indian weave

[@dclarkjeannine]

beautiful I'm sure you already are 💕..thank you (:

[@kingellis3916]

Shes def beautiful...love her smile real talk

[@dclarkjeannine]

Joseph Moore lmfaooo ..wow

[@Rikuphi]

Love Issa Rae. Have been a supporter of hers for years! Makes me so happy to see her achieve this success, and get the appropriating backing too!

[@larae9902]

Rikuphi me too! im so proud of her ♡

[@cc-92]

Her show is dope! Her and Donald glover killing it!

[@Meetoss76]

cole council Atlanta is my Shit tho 😊

[@naledimoreketla9184]

the realest comment

[@ebonyr.b.1216]

that part!

[@tamarafranklin2896]

Me Ee what is cole council?

[@shinesproduction]

his youtube name/ not a show.

[@meeksluv]

She has beautiful facial features and skin...Natural beauty.

[@Smoothhh_One]

yo her show is mad hilarious

[@DivineShine7]

I jus need it to be an hour not 30mins

[@thomashester2]

+SunshineLove same with Atlanta on fx

[@producedbyfieri]

you forgot to add the "b" at the end of your sentence

[@Smoothhh_One]

thatsafactho

[@xe_ex]

that shit needs to be an hour fr, i be mad when Atlanta go off and it don't feel like 30 minutes

[@ggordon4136]

Issa looks absolutely stunning. I'm so happy for her success!

[@larae9902]

Geneva Gordon same!I'm SO proud of her,she's so deserving of all the success that comes her way

[@TheeMsGoldenGrahams]

Her smile is everything

[@Selfcorrectionisdirection]

Ive never seen charlemagne so respectful of a woman. That's on point

[@positivevibes8516]

a black one anyway

[@sheskates6551]

J aeb I was just thinking this

[@LifeIsNotorious]

J aeb He is too some, and some he's not.

[@stevenlee2484]

Hectic! True tho. That's what education does.

[@hotcocoa500]

J aeb yeah i haven't either

[@whayes8084]

Her show is legitimately funny. Needs to be an hour long.

[@conduitofthegospeldarrellb9154]

"Insecure" & "Atlanta" are absolutely brilliant shows with young, TALENTED BLACK MEN & WOMEN. Those are just two recent shows too. Not to mention all the other tv programs that already exist & those on their way being produced by amazing black artist. Great time for black television!!

[@Untitled86478]

She's the definition of "Everything I'm not made me everything I am". Proud of her

[@TheRebelutionary1]

Her skin is really beautiful.

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

stunning!!!!

[@krd2331]

I love Insecure, it's so fresh and I'm glad it got picked up for a second season. Congrats Issa.

[@kingyahavon]

Shes very intelligent and beautiful & Black .....Trick Daddy where you at!!?

[@broadwayblack5782]

Gemini Jones He wasnt talking about chicks like her obviously when you listen to what he said

[@bluebirdredrobin6827]

Gemini Jones somewhere smoking weed and cocaine to cure his lupus

[@Ayplus]

You guys are taking a guy named Trick Daddy waaay too seriously.

[@Ayplus]

***** True true. Agreed

[@TheDiagnoser]

Trick gets a pass because he's an og.

[@jabrown1978]

funny ass show...I love it....I literally laugh out loud several times. As a black person, it's very true to life too and relatable. I feel like I see this characters all the time in my daily life lol.

[@beg1524]

jabrown1978 that's exactly how I feel

[@juwanmoss5053]

jabrown1978 just watched it and was in tears.

[@MzzPhattyPhatPhat]

I swear I live for the moments of her show when she's going off or rapping in the bathroom mirror. 😂😂😂

[@larae9902]

MzzPhattyPhatPhat right?! i loved when she was putting on the different lipstick colors before the club. the black lipstick personality was aggressive af! lol Pussy pot pie lol

[@MsJonah90]

Issa Rae!!! I clicked so fast when I saw her!

[@larae9902]

Steph lol me,too

[@vlogstamari2706]

Steph same lol

[@thatlsk]

Would you eat it though?

[@354allday]

Took too long for them to get her on here

[@23rachelnicole]

Fuckyourcouch nigga

[@bornwithclass2365]

She is GORGEOUS. Her skin and teeth are everything and more. Blessings and more success to this Queen..

[@MrSP5400]

She is gorgeous! A good representation of young black women today, I wish her nothing but the best!

[@tionak]

Issa is the dopest!!! I'm reading her book now and it's awesome. Love her!

[@tionak]

Oh and ratchetpiece theater is the funniest shit ever!! Lol

[@noziphokhumalo2963]

Ratchetpiece Theater needs to come back... i lived for it...hella funny.

[@NEONOIRERA]

Love her so damn fine and intelligent

[@jerrygraves6531]

Come on man

[@littytracks4138]

If you don't think she beautiful you crazy

[@WillieYams]

She's gorgeous. I love her teeth and her smile.

[@chrislyn1868]

Mr. Marshall the beautiful natural ones are overlooked tho

[@jeanettedesenclos27]

chris montgomery yes we are ....

[@RambeauBelievesnU]

love her personality! she's the coolest! her show is dope too!

[@MoGravy90]

This was great!!! I loved her face during the trick daddy audio! lol I love Issa!

[@charlenemckinney7858]

That look was priceless lol.

[@_Nosferatu_]

MoGravy90 what minute?

[@ChanelTheWalkingMoon]

I've been a fan since Awkward Black Girl and to see her blow up like this is AMAZING

[@greyonyx08]

Me too. I love Awkward Black Girl

[@oliviamarcus5362]

I do an annual rewatch of abg❤

[@no1importantl336]

Wow, so cool. we went to the same high school, and her father was my primary doctor when I was a kid. congratulations Jo issa.

[@Nicole0131]

I agree with her when she says tbc makes me care about people, I usually wouldn't...

[@bornwithclass2365]

Nicole Cooper so many facts lol

[@otchere1305]

Nicole Cooper tru

[@jamescooper5542]

Whats happenin cuzzin!

[@calineotelo6244]

so true.

[@amardeepsidhu7520]

James Cooper skk

[@here1050]

She's Senegalese!!! West Africa representing, for real.

[@vballer2014]

She is freakin gorgeous.

[@Luvdowtin]

1234JANA

[@AverageOnes88]

she said she's an introvert and socially awkward I cant tell lol very outgoing personality and beautiful

[@Enigmatized13]

Unfortunately you can't really be a true introvert in Hollywood, otherwise they will chew you up and spit you out. The media obligations must be the worst part of being an actor in a popular film/t.v show, especially if you're a genuine introvert.

[@brittanyhaywood3066]

Hedylogos Being a introvert just means you get your energy from solitude and prefer small crowds. So you can definitely be in Hollywood and be a introvert.

[@Enigmatized13]

Bea H. How so? Because being on a tv or film set everyday around many people is far from ideal for an introvert. These film, t.v and music stars aren't just having to deal with a small handful of people, but instead many people from day to day.

[@brittanyhaywood3066]

Hedylogos I'm a introvert who has an inclination to the art and media scene. I love being working and getting to create with other brilliant people. I also like to be the center of attention for my art. However, outside of the art, I don't interact with many people on a personal level. So creatively, yes you could say I'm outgoing. But as whole person, relationally, total introvert.

[@graceayim9781]

sib this makes soooo much sense! That's how I've been feeling

[@pharaoh6625]

"damn i wish DJ Envy was in this interview" -Nobody ever

[@cc-92]

Pharoah 07 envy would ruin this interview its perfect without it

[@srianna0416]

Pharoah 07 I love eny's awkwardness..

[@CR-ce5lf]

Pharoah 07 😭 the interview went good without him. Angela Yee finally got to ask questions without being interrupted or rushed

[@calineotelo6244]

wait hol'up haha shii, I didn't notice his absence till I read your comment lol.

[@madmann1000]

RIGHT LOL Envy normally be quiet in interviews unless somebody brings up cars or money.

[@Doomer253]

She has a amazingly symmetrical face. Goddamn beautiful.

[@AshofCourse]

Been watching this babe since Awkward Black Girl! Love her!

[@sueanndeeble7851]

Issa, I binge watched your show (all four seasons) in two days. It was like nectar. You are just the most talented, lovely person. THANK YOU!!

[@angeljohnson4525]

Me too! I found this when I really needed it! What a weekend.

[@kaonashii.]

Charlemagne low key sound like he in love sitting there staring at her wit shiny eyes like "damn a dark skin black woman that is normal awkward sarcastic smart and beautiful? Hmm.. what's the catch?"

[@Kimmica20]

Fool. lol But you're right, he was gazing at her hard though.

[@venusspacey9685]

He has a wife and sits with beautiful black educated women all the time. Plus he's almost 40, he's been in enough Pussy, so he's able to just sit with a woman and talk.

[@mostxrad]

Been a fan of Issa Rae since 2011 when Awkward Black Girl premiered. I am so proud & truly inspired by her success! It goes to show how hard work, dedication & drive pay off. Loving Insecure! Wishes her major success!

[@tonig6473]

I am completely obsessed with INSECURE! Super proud of Issa Rae, for her perseverance... you did that!

[@CR-ce5lf]

I FUCKING LOVE HER! It's crazy how much I relate to her, finally there's someone on tv that represents us regular black girls. Can't wait to see where the show goes❤️

[@shukriisse4249]

Her skin is everything

[@FrainkWhite]

Im so proud of her, I use to watch her on youtube.

[@Whycee54]

I love her. AND this insecurity in black women is not so much insecurity as is trying to be regular without SUPERwoman expectations.

[@tyneshiacarter9751]

Vonnie C yes, powerful statement!

[@oscarmonroy6337]

Vonnie C so true we always have to be over educated to get an average job or run for Congress to prove we’re worth it

[@lormisha]

Pretty cool to see Charlemagne go through the whole appreciating black women thing. You can tell wheels been turning in his head

[@r_m6074]

yea it's interesting. he's trying lol

[@noreallyitsok8574]

R_ M Naw that nigga loves his"Nubian White Queens" Ashe says.

[@KennadyKrea]

lormisha He's married to a black woman though and been with her for many years. Y'all stay rolling on small comments ehh

[@positivevibes8516]

we will see for how long

[@luvdawayshedoinit]

He appreciates her because she has something to appreciate. He drags reality stars, strippers, and the like. Issa clearly respects herself and he respects her naturally

[@ABeautifulMess101]

She's so beautiful and relatable! #BlackGirlMagic ✨Her skin is so poppin

[@janaeclosetdiva]

She had the BEST reply to the Trick Daddy post!!!!

[@heysnoopyADA]

ADORE THIS WOMAN.

[@MsDarkie93]

Love her so much. So proud of her growth. Been riding with her since 2011/2012

[@Ashjayxo]

Yess! This was a good interview. She's really blowing up, so happy for her!

[@sautewithdre]

Ashley Johnson you’re stunning ❤️

[@kaara-annwilliams5444]

Awww that bone structure is amazing!!! You are one beautiful "awkward black girl"! Can totally relate.... Love you and I love your show!!!

[@TheDivineMoonchild]

I remember Watching her Awkward Black Girl and just knowing she would make it big.. i am BEYOND proud... looking flawless and slimming down, ISSA RAE IS WINNING

[@RatchetRalph]

Issa is so beautiful and real. I love her

[@FloeticEnigma]

I love Issa Rae. Her reaction to Trick Daddy... I damn near choked. HILARIOUS>

[@_one1chance]

her voice reminds me of levita from the Steve Harvey show.. all I hear is ceddy 😂😂😂 but she's a talented, beautiful woman! love the show

[@nicolenunya984]

lavita alize Jenkins Robinson...to be exact lol

[@_one1chance]

Well I stand corrected

[@my3boysms]

Dev One1 true lol

[@shaysongtress8247]

Dev One1 yesss

[@_one1chance]

JourneysHeart ... love your screenname

[@TheAlicia5882]

Why is Angela Yee the only one that does any prior research on the guests? How can you seriously interview people you literally know less than the audience about? What is the basis of this show?

[@natajean10]

She is my fav, I have been a fan since Awkward Black Girl...I would be at work, not working but watching her videos.

[@lorrainejoubertboutique18]

It feels good to see her get the recognition she's deserved for years. I've watched Issa since the VERY beginning. I knew she had a special kind of black girl magic going on! Congrats on everything! Misadventures of an Awkward black girl is hilarious in case anyone hasn't seen it. Make sure you start from the beginning.

[@kevinbraithwaite8099]

Smart, talented, beautiful smile, flawless skin, great interview

[@Kingmatikal]

She so dope they didnt even bleep her curse words out.

[@chantanelsmith5656]

Issa Rae is definitely inspiring and I can't help but look up to her. Great Interview!

[@Amorantasia1]

Envy better stop calling off before they realize he's not relevant & replace him 😂

[@CocoaBananas23]

Well, this is the first breakfast club interview that I pushed the like button for lol.

[@latoyacook7947]

I think her show should be called, "Insecure: But I Don't Give A F*CK" Because throughout the show she's insecure but don't be caring at the same time lol.

[@broadwayblack5782]

Latoya Cook But really some women that have that idgaf attitude are really insecure on the inside

[@ausafrikbabe]

I believe its full name is Insecure as f*ck

[@iamlatasha]

I'm so proud of her 😊. I loved watching Awkward Black Girl.. Go girl, I cannot wait to watch Insecure 😊

[@xodomo]

By far the best breakfast club interview. Issa Rae is a true inspiration and speaks so many truths.

[@Ninas_nailz]

LOVE YOU ISSA! When is Insecure is the realest TV show out right now. EXTREMELY relatable and HILARIOUS!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@tinaloveseddie]

My baby cousin is an extra on the show....she's having such a fun time! Issa is genuinely nice and FUNNY!👏👏👏👏

[@abenaa80]

I LOVE Her - she mentioned she's a Introvert person But she expresses a very confident & together woman to me Yaaaaaaaaas Issa Rae !!!

[@LeanaBabie]

I love Issa! Insecure, Atlanta, and Queen Sugar are my shows🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@clarissainjapan]

Issa is Stunning! inside and out!!! So beautiful and smart!

[@nastynate838]

her skin looks like she bathes in honey !

[@sirjab88]

💯

[@chickensalad5591]

makr up

[@natlock7592]

Bravo Isa Rae We Been Rocking With You Since Diary Of AN Awkward Black Girl....So Glad Farrel Helped Others See How Wonderful and Creative of a Woman you truly are. B lessings from FLorida

[@user-ud2pq4wr4h]

I love Issa Rae. She's everything I aspire to be. LOVE HER! There needs to more shows for Awkward Black Girls! We exist! She makes me feel so understood!

[@ashleym.2981]

She is sooo beautiful. Her smile!! 😍😍😍

[@teebaby0486]

I love her smile

[@ViolentPeace7]

No DJ Envy = No stupid questions!

[@TheOliviaShow]

Son of Yaiqab lol! 33 mins into this video.. just scrolling through the comments... didn't even notice he wasn't there til I read your comment lol

[@ViolentPeace7]

iamoliviafierce lol true dat

[@tweezyclark7935]

Son of Yaiqab

[@tayottt]

I love her so much. Good to see that Charlamagne showed respect for her. Issa might be the most important Black show runner (over DG and Shonda) because her depictions of Black life are the most realistic and non-stereotypical I've ever seen on TV. Good to see People of color that aren't portrayed as "cool", "strong/badass"', or "victimized." Incredible time right now for the representation of Black people in film/tv.

[@WTFisGoingOnInHereOnThisDay]

saw an ad for her show on KZbin before it started airing & I KNEW that I had to watch it. I love Issa!!! I can't believe I didn't know about her & her work beforehand but props to her for reaching this level! I hope there will be more than one season & hopefully I can see her in other work

[@WABBNMedia]

I appreciate her back story ; commitment and talent/or skills - are the precursors to self made success.

[@syckindahead]

I like returning to these old interviews

[@HARLEMHEFNER]

been rocking with her since awkward black girl

[@mhenderson0216]

I just died hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Issa said who gonna tighten up for trick daddy lmao

[@_Alimm]

I LOVE ISSA!!! REALLY HAPPY FOR HER COME UP!!

[@DiaryofKi]

yo, who was that with the "geese" analogy?! LMFAO that shit was epic.

[@GLoveBoxXTV]

K Hood yessssss!! I was like - who is this guy? I need to meet him personally.

[@rettaj77tv89]

Issa is beautiful

[@stephaniewilliams9193]

Issa Rae is so awesome!! I love her character and her show. She is so relatable; just a cool and humble person. Mad props to her! Great interview. :-)

DJ Envy is not here didn't know until 35:32

[@broadwayblack5782]

poetmm I knew there was something missing, no dumb questions

[@1muzikmania]

not complaining either, lol

[@williefonte23]

poetmm .....Bwahahahah Damn you are a SAVAGE for that comment!

[@sassyintrovert]

+King SoHo exactly

[@melindanicoleee]

Oh shit...you're right!!!!

[@ajwalker4416]

I never paid much attention to her or her show before this but, after watching, I'm now a fan. What an incredibly intelligent, talented, funny and beautiful sister. I'll be sure to tune in.

[@alexandriagrimes7316]

So tired of seeing comments with these black "men" in their feelings concerning her new show. She isn't bashing at all... simply showing the guy she dates and his struggles along with her bestie dating life and her struggles.... Get over yourselves so called "men"... if you're a real one then you know this show doesn't apply to you.... simple!

[@loloth13]

IKR!! and some how they don't get mad when almost every tv show or movie represents black women in a stereotypical way!!

[@alexandriagrimes7316]

Lubna hussein exactly!! they sit back and bash black women for being bitter, angry, or "ratchet" when they see us doing that on shows.... smh

[@babyk5996]

Cause they're guilty and can relate to him.

[@alexandriagrimes7316]

miya Me Truth nation!

[@morningsunshine0216]

I swear they over hear crying a river. What Issa should've did was have her boyfriend in the show try to become a rapper then that ish would've really hit home for the soft ass "men".

[@TheQuickcash69]

When she said her mom be waking her in the middle of the night to do dishes😂😂😂😂. So true. Love this girl❤️❤️❤️

[@mspayne32]

This was such an entertaining interview! I truly love her show! It's great to see something on tv with characters I can actually relate to. I literally be laughing out loud watching this show.

[@kaneshamayo1517]

I am so proud of you Issa. Been a fan and you definitely deserve everything great to come. Up up and away. B

[@Sultrification]

I love Issa! I'm so glad the word is finally getting to see her genius!

[@jweeeezzzzz]

"19, Female, Cali" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 THIS IS SO RELATABLE!

[@venusspacey9685]

J M 19femalecali

[@sandygreen2707]

"I'm always uncomfortable." Same Issa Rae same lol

[@dezertease]

Never saw her show, but def loves her vibe! Great show Breakfast Club.

[@salomemabuse4219]

Finally!!! I love her, she's honestly one of the few black women in mainstream media I feel like I could relate to.

[@sassysinger4real]

Some of the moments were so hilarious! Love Issa Rae and her work so far!

[@niablee]

Awkward Black Girl is by far one of my favourite shows to date. So incredibly happy for Issa's success. She's so down to earth, relatable and funny. A true inspiration.

[@toladep]

I watched her waaaaay back on Awkward Black Girl and I'm so so so so proud of her! She was so great back then and she's killing it now. I gotta dive into Insecure I know I'm late

[@younggun05]

Her show is f@>kin dope. It's like the black version of "Girls". 🤔it's actually better than girls

[@andrebarrett3983]

Girlfriends?

[@BlessedKnew]

This OFFICIALLY PROVES that envy is NOT NEEDED! LOVED this!

[@brenandemossita1000]

No one ever says Charlemagne talks like a white person.

[@r_m6074]

lmao

[@PHlophe]

but he bleaches .

[@madwalka6402]

I bet he wishes he did tho

[@lexcee84]

Brenande Mossita I was wondering how he felt he related...not saying skrenth

[@nikkij5318]

"Skrong", "Skreets" "skrength"??? Yea okay Charlamagne...

[@christiank6840]

Issa is sooo beautiful and funny! LOVED the Larry David comparison and that she listens Breakfast Club and Fresh Air on NPR!! Thankful that this part of black society is finally getting some shine.