Issa Rae's Favorite Advice: 'Don't Be Afraid To Be A Bitch'

[@elizaheathen]

"You can't be a young person full of promise; you actually have to deliver on the promise at some point" "That sounded so wise...I wish you were around" had me dead--I wish Stephen could be around too

[@karmenjane1257]

He was sooo geeked when she responded to that with so much grace.

[@bridgettedenise]

Issa so real. She feels like your home girl. Love her

[@DionnaHayden]

bridgettedenise My thoughts exactly!

[@carlosquintero8188]

I have four words about Miss Rae: Intelligent, charming, funny and beautiful

[@frentz7]

she's the goat .. genius

[@TheRAH1]

She is rocking the hell out of that fitted sheet.

[@ShaunRachel-ux]

Rowbin Ashley 💀💀💀 Love her!

[@JuaniqueVerde]

😭😭😭😭

[@fiyinfoluwaaduke2025]

Rowbin Ashley Excuse me whilst I CHOKE 🤣

[@andyc411]

LOL Go to your room

[@charlesjohnson4921]

Dead 💀 but she is tho!

[@sarahmichelle6385]

I love her, I want to either be her or be like her bestest friend. I wish I had her healthy skin and lovely aura.

[@Captain_Brown_Beard]

Yes, dont dare be envy of her intelligence or personality. Women..lol

[@leah4701]

dont forget be WITH her!

[@landofmarkland]

This lady is BEAUTIFUL

[@brownietime902]

So her authentic self, and awkward. This is why her HBO show is so good. Well deserved 👏👍💯

[@nikolelynch6831]

she is gorgeous in every way

[@prestokrs1]

I could listen to her talk all day. She's so genuine

[@tanyaradzwachipangura4332]

I know right,l feel like l connected with her whilst watching insecure

[@Kokoshannel666]

Drake was tryna Netflix and chill lmfao

[@KevinP32270]

Hell yeah

[@DionnaHayden]

🤣🤣🤣

[@MsZephyra]

The talent, the bright energy, the natural hair, the radiant smile...she is one of the most gorgeous women in the world, inside and out. #blackexcellence

[@trudy_triad]

❤❤❤

[@Miamcoline]

What an incredibly charming person :)

[@kitten7669]

#BlackGirlMagic ❤

[@MG-jj3pn]

Her show is fantastic. She is smart and funny!

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

I like her but that show is fucking terrible...I stopped watching after 5 episodes!

[@lilypotter1930]

pipimp100 are you going to post this on every positive comment someone writes? Get a life. You’re clearly a fan.

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

Lily Potter Yep!!! I'm gonna post this shit every time I see YOU comment!!!

[@Topself24]

Her smile is amazing

[@Eva_R966]

I'm so excited for season 3 of insecure! Issa has a great natural sense of humor

[@KO-OG-Passport-Bro-1997]

I like her but that show is fucking terrible...I stopped watching after 5 episodes!

[@marjoriefreeman6160]

The magic of Issa is that she is herself, ALL THE TIME! Like the authenticity is literally... authentic haha, and I love it!

[@KENNECTED1]

I have loved Issa since Awkward Black Girl! I loved the characters on that series.

[@48mavemiss2]

KENNECTED i still go back and watch that series

[@48mavemiss2]

Book Snake ... okay 👌🏽

[@KENNECTED1]

Book Snake and what exactly does this have to do with Issa, LSSC or Insecure? You're comment makes absolutely no sense!

[@KENNECTED1]

Book Snake if you're actually saying that that is a clear indication you don't know the story behind the title nor the content of the web series. You posted your comment to start some shit and its backfired on you.

[@adamdevereaux2713]

HILARIOUS.

[@biggwillnyc4047]

What a beautiful woman. !!

[@luwamt6479]

The definition of girl boss. I love Issa Rae 👸🏾

[@luwamt6479]

Dee B well did you know the word "ngus or ngisti" it means king or queen. So black people can call whatever they want with each other because they can. black people are kings and queens. #blackgirlmagic #ilovebeingblack #blackismagicalandbeautiful

[@constantina348]

Issa if you are reading this, you are appreciated, you are very relateble! I don't have much but will always support you(a sip, insecure, t-shirts, soundtrack, movies..etc) Thank you!!!

[@teatm2333]

Constantina same

[@nxtgeniscooked]

I can tell Stephen REALLY enjoyed her.

[@Jaytheradical]

She is just *such* a cutie...

[@ilaphroaig]

Beautiful funny woman.

[@issaosama4937]

Isa Rae or isa bae 😂🤦‍♂️ I hate myself

[@sharronknight5504]

issa osama v

[@kitten7669]

issa osama love😂😂😂

[@aaliyahcollins9969]

Gold😭😂

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

LOL at the irony of your moniker... and your misspelling of her name.

[@aaliyahcollins9969]

Dee B That's hilarious 😂😂

[@Rita-kx3yr]

I remember watching her on KZbin as awkward black girl! She's grown so much and I'm so proud!!!!!! 😂

[@woganjones2012]

Issa is amazing. Insecure is fantastic. Great interview.

[@galaxylucia1898]

The fact that Issa Rae gets so awkwardly starstruck around other celebs, I hope she doesn’t mind me (if I ever meet her) just fangirling so hard. She is so beautiful and effortlessly funny. What a GEM of a human being.

[@phillipbrown9842]

Her mentioning her mom not being the biggest fan at first was very transparent of her! Real one! Love the show.

[@LadyNabilicious]

So proud of her. Get it Mama!

[@kristalraquel551]

I knew she would be a star since ABG times!!!

[@aidasall4815]

ugh QUEENNNN

[@yas6156]

I think Issa was taking about Guillermo from Kimmel about the shots XD

[@JessKalinow]

+Lana his right hand man is Guillermo and he brought shoes full of tequila to the red carpet and gave people shots when he was interviewing them haha

[@mismay360]

I’ve been watching Issa since she started Awkward Black Girl... I feel like a proud cousin every time I see her!

[@Miss_Molly_B]

She's so dreamy

[@thisworld9352]

She’s lovely! I think it would be really fun to hang out with her

[@Angie-nb4pg]

This woman has no idea how much she inspires me 💗

[@Posh_Spice89]

I’m like Issa. I hate to disappoint and put people out of their way.

[@kalevala29]

she's beautiful. good interview

[@terrylevert3547]

God I love my black women 😍

[@kaalkaczmarek9284]

Issa fab

[@thembicosta4394]

Da dress da Hur yes lady, Congratulations you are killing it!

[@PNWlover]

She’s gorgeous!

[@rebeccatreeseed410]

Babe In Total Control of Herself

[@truthteller3181]

I think Stephen has a crush on Isa

[@clarence.anderson]

Has a crush on black people in general 🤣

[@saniahprater897]

Clarence Anderson Ong Lmaoo he’s always blushing😂

[@Dodgers3435]

She is so gorgeous!!!!

[@geraldinerodriguez8372]

Lmfao shes the same as she acts on the show.....love u!!

[@Iamniko__]

That band though! Perfect timing so professional! Lol love Issa. This quarantine is having me rewatch all her interviews lol

[@aaliyahcollins9969]

6:29 When somebody offer me food but they house dirty.

[@sydneystoudmire8381]

Aaliyah Collins that was perfect lol

[@hotlocet]

lmao

[@mehwishkhan9671]

Someone needs to gif that part - so good

[@ashxiong]

Loooove Issa and Insecure!

[@TheRAH1]

Stephen clearly doesn’t watch her show, but he could have at least watched the trailer. That question about her family was so off base.

[@aleandrade1941]

yeah I was kinda disappointed about that, he's missing out insecure is a great show!

[@AdanBean]

The question was off but he was likely prompted to ask something along the lines of “get Issa to discuss her family’s reaction to the show” based on the pre-interview that’s done between the show and Issa’s team. She does an interview with Ebro in the Morning on Hot97 where she tells the same Mom/porn story but Ebro gets there without the off base question Stephen asks here.

[@loo2400]

She does not have to be a bitch. She can be stern, assertive and honest about how she feels. HOLY SHIT.

[@MeMe-ht2hd]

I watch her show "Insecure" on HBO you guys have to watch it is so relatable if you have a fire stick use it watch now it's funny as hell!!!

[@LindaMitchell]

Great advice! Issa Rae is so inspiring. Love her and the show.

[@christinakcover]

We *LOVE* you ISSA!!!!

[@Snowshowslow]

I had never heard of Issa Rae or Insecure before, but after this interview I am definitely going to check it out!

[@faithtlou3051]

Come back with feedback!!!!

[@millymillymilly]

QUEEN

[@InsaneKahuna]

pass

[@millymillymilly]

wmwflwsbs cool story bro.

[@lela658]

So genuine and so beautiful! 💞

[@JuaniqueVerde]

This dress!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MsZephyra]

Am I the only one who thinks that Issa looks kind of like Keira Knightley (cheekbones and smile!)

[@MichelMawon4982]

Agreed

[@mykiamoto7145]

Hell no

[@selalewis9189]

Only a little bit.

[@notjanebond8509]

+MsZephyra shoulda gon to SpecSavers luv

[@TANZIBABY08]

The structure of her smile yes. That's funny.

[@ONEavarielle]

i hop on a Issa binge when i need inspirationnn, just love this woman.

[@drbxgirl]

I just love her!! Can't wait for the new season

[@jslowery99]

Okay, I love her now!

[@rehanmemon3969]

Ditto.

[@LJdaentertainer]

Sad!

[@marymayer4875]

IKR?

[@JessicaAMuldrow]

Go find Awkward Black Girl

[@sabberi]

STILL DRE and GET BY Let's go Jon, love it

[@chicadetierra]

She is one of my favorites! ❤️❤️❤️

[@9290SC]

JUST started watching Insecure (starting from S1. She's freaking hilarious! Good show😂

[@blondecoffee6332]

Gorgeous woman.

[@rob_4227]

To get ahead you gotta step out in front and innovate or buck the status quo. Everyone has some nasty name for people who do that 🤣

[@nessedup274]

Great interview!

[@ismailsheik1627]

The band is great! "Still Dre" and then "Get By" for the outro.

[@deelish22]

Lol, Drake wanted to Netflix and chill with Issa Rae

[@karagillis5739]

Issa, you are #goalz. Smart, powerful, confident, witty, hilarious, and fashionable.

[@bl6516]

Love her sooooo much! 😍

[@sharoncohen318]

Issa and Stephen are so smart, kinda sad to see them reduced to discussing celebrity gossip.

[@FrannieMC69]

I like her. Talented young woman.

[@k.m5308]

She can do no wrong.. love her.

[@christinagomez1334]

THAT DRESS... YES QUEEN

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

I’m so glad she moves her head, cause I’m taking detailed notes on that hair baby!! Goals and very Regal!!!

[@sashav.3189]

That was a great interview, loved their raptor and Issa always looks flawless and natural, I love it.

[@jstratospherik3127]

Oh snap. Like the dinosaur?

[@MissShaneice]

i love her show, and she's so relatable and likable.

[@lolzgurl966]

Colbert should be president of the universe. He has my vote a hundred billion light speed times. 🌌🌍🌎🌏

[@serious7179]

She's gorgeous

[@DragoNYC]

Issa Rae is so beautiful

[@tchalla8411]

Pretty!

[@ulisesrodriguez9469]

Side eye!..... Front eye hahahahaha

[@phoeberivers1472]

I used to watch her Awkward Black Girl web series and its fucking amazing to see her still creating and getting the shine she deserves

[@jrlottery7]

Luv, luv, luv u Issa! Congrats on the nomination!

[@antonygicira4142]

such a brilliant woman.

[@universal7564]

Lovely, hopefully she'll get bigger and bigger, professionally. lolz

[@serious7179]

FreeWorldChannel lol...i was reading the first part of your statement like, "well that's awkward"...

[@yas6156]

Good Lord Jon Batiste, what an intro

[@MissFunkyJuice]

I SWEEEAR nobody's talking about it !

[@1ndonlywill]

she is amazing, I love her

[@kirill76kuzmin]

She is a great actress. She knows acting. For sure.

[@luvmoney9262]

My daughter LUVS her show...ROCK ON ISSA...REAL TALK!!!

[@SAMZIRRA]

It seems like these two have know each other for decades with how comfortable they are talking to each other.

[@sweetelixirofficial]

I would love to see her and Tiffany Haddish in a movie together!! ❤️❤️🤯

[@pattyt9713]

She’s amazing 💯

[@youmeandi100]

This was such a good one

[@sonnet1862]

I love you Issa!

[@rachelniyonsaba3039]

I love her, been watching her since youtube videos awkward black girl...she's such an inspiration

[@amoochan_]

Lol omg... "I don't remember. Watch it" wow she is adorbs.