The LEGEND of HUMAN Black Guy | Ep. 1

[@teezee1980]

Ppl always complain about a show exposing discrimination and stereotypes but they love to watch shows that uphold said stereotypes. Art imitates life. If you hate hearing about it imagine how ppl who experience it feel! It's like y'all are saying suffering in silence cause you bringing down my vibe...actually...

[@pixigirl999]

I'm just mad that after damn near 20 years he still hasn't leaned the words to Creep.

[@bheard4u]

Had me thinking I had the words wrong.. lol

[@earthshaker1217]

I was saying the same thing.

[@faytfully]

I thought it was hilarious that he was singing it in the shower, lol

[@thetruestfaith]

I'm mad I didn't see an ounce of soap on his body during that shower.

[@fourthgirl]

I almost spit out my drink when he started to sing!

[@KeeyuhM]

I love this video. Im so glad I came across this youtube page !

[@CalabarSweetii]

Racial oppression is not in a few cliche situational stereotypes. Racial oppression is in the mental warfare we as a people experience everyday in a desperate effort to secure some semblance of a natural and whole cultural identity.

[@godschild60071]

You Said It !

[@Mya_water]

You what?

[@Nooooooooooooooooooooo7913]

Preach!!!!

[@graceakinrinade9206]

You are aware of the body of Issa Rae's work right? She is not reinforcing stereotypes, she is merely illustrating one story that some can relate to. It is not a comprehensive textbook course in racial oppressions, and I do not think it is intended to be so. But it might be less confrontational for less informed audiences (read:White folks who know little about racial injustices) to handle. It is impossible to speak on all types of racial oppression, but in my experience, it is best to illustrate a few experiences very well or else your audience will not hear you.

[@Mya_water]

Grace Akinrinade I agree with you. I think the first commenter was just having an ego trip!

[@thankubelle]

enimal n djb!!!! all this did is make me miss watching ep of the Fly Guys!!! that ish was legendarily hilarious!

[@tadoda90]

OMG YES!!! I LOVED that show!

[@thankubelle]

Siilver Naomi i miss them!!!! ='(

[@GreedWG126]

Fly Guys was very fire

[@GreedWG126]

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[@rotienoxoxo]

Love it!! Amazing social commentary. Made me re-evaluate the way I treat black males myself as a black woman. I don't know why we hold these biases - they are dangerous and hurtful. This is incredibly relevant Issa. Thank you!!!

[@MrTheguy1111]

I seen this come across my fb page today at work and could not believe this has been sitting here for nearly a year w/ no follow up episodes. This was dope to watch.....

[@KimboHenry]

I relate to this on so many levels as a big black guy. Even the canvassing job (I hated those). I'm down for this 10000000%

[@SuiteVII]

This is too real. I'm over hear crying and shit! LOL

[@Themanwhoponders]

I love how this video depicts how black man are often treated in USA. It's presented in a way where the viewer feels for the character. Unlike most "Black Vines" , which usually mocks black people and reinforce stereotypes about them..

[@AshleyMorgan]

Can we have fly guys back though? lol this was interesting

[@Jtheboss2516]

Loving it already. Issa keep doing your thing, fan for life.

[@miizzjuiicy10]

I immediately recognized the Serial podcast playing in the car. Lol But this was very interesting. There are people who actually DO make judgments about your character based on skin color alone. Every person of color may not have had this experience, but it is a very REAL occurrence for some (myself included). I look forward to watching the rest of this.

[@znfphotography]

My favorite part was the Serial Podcast. "I know you ain't do that s**t Adnon." Lmao. Love this series so far. Dude had the worst day ever.

[@terranceengram8535]

I thought this episode was DOPE. I saw a lot of myself in the main character, I can tell he is a very nice guy, going out of his way not to come off as offensive (I.e. the big smile, higher pitched "work voice", picking up papers the discriminating man dropped, the extra polite way he opens conversations, etc.) But he is still quickly judged as a black. Guy who should be feared. I enjoyed watching it, interested to see where it goes. Shout out to lamine for great acting choices. And the music was great too.

[@JJoelle]

He just had a TERRIBLE day! I feel for him

[@alexn3951]

let's see another episode issa rae; )

[@kaywatson4402]

She's got the Midas touch! Everything you do turns to gold!

[@cybranch]

"Awkward Black guy..." Great episode!

[@okaygworl]

Wow, do black men face this really? just like if you have before.

[@HUeducator2011]

more episodes please!!!!

[@BaddTacos]

Please please bring this back I need more!!!

[@Kkayroyal]

He is so cute!!

[@IbDatChick]

Team Enimal! I'm excited to see where this series will go. I'm also glad they kept the music cause he is a beast!

[@aaishalane5407]

Love love love IT!!

[@elaineweaver12]

need more please!

[@domoalready]

Man we need the whole season

[@EsquireMusic111]

Thoroughly enjoyed this! Also appreciate the feature of William Hamberg 's song "AfterLife" in the webisode produced by Your's Truely!

[@elaineweaver12]

this was so amazing!!!!!

[@cjw5403]

Is that the lil boy from love and basketball?

[@MsEriKaT]

Oh snap! Was it!?

[@MoreMec]

MsEriKaT yep that's him! His name is Glenndon Chatman.

[@zheahra]

Great observation!!!! I see those eyes and facial expressions.

[@j.morris1578]

Omgg, I knew that was him!!! I was like, he looks sooo familiar 😂

[@SMILEYRJ]

Can we get episode 2? I really enjoyed this and want to see more

[@candiicaine]

OMG that's the dude from love and basketball! Mini Quincy

[@sexiichiicka19]

Yasss Issa. You've given me life once again.

[@ALThickMadame]

That is so real! I did that job for ONE day, and I did get 6 donations on a college campus, but my boyfriend barely got 3 and they wanted us to try to get at least 5 starting out, so he was done. I did get 55 dollars for 3-4 hours of work since we had to cut the day short due to terrible weather, so it wasn't a complete loss. The way dude was looking at him when he got out of the truck had me dyin'! OMG! KMSLOL!

[@LaToneHeart]

Great premise, great show! Exactly how it feels to exist in a world that always sees you as the "enemy" ...can't wait for more

[@weslee5621]

Whoa! What a interesting take on racial profiling and what a great concept!!!! Way to go ISSA!!!!!

Did this make anyone else sad/mad?

[@huni26]

very much so. some people will never know what our community goes thru on a daily basis. they do need to make one for black women. that would be epic.

[@jancatwalkgirl]

Omg! I'm so angry...and I'm supposed to be studying lol I am pissed!!!

[@Davidpostingshid]

Very mad

[@diamondshan2755]

Very sad😭smh

[@qtq7680]

So happy to see Activity on your channel Issa! I will be donating when I get paid this week. Can't wait for First and The Choir. Love me some Enimal so I'll be watching. :)

[@Dlmentopics]

This is so sad because it's true, they are afraid of all the handsome, strong black men..

[@faytfully]

OMG, this show is too real! I don't even know where to start ... gotta love Issa Rae.

[@brwn16eyes]

More please!!! I see what you did here and I like it!

[@Sol-Amar]

+brwn16eyes I'm with you...it's about to be year since I've been waiting on episode 2! lol It's too good not to at least complete one season.

[@breakfastatkymmies]

is that the boy from The Luck of The Irish and Love and Basketball?

[@joywalls2201]

Yes Lord, they bringing first back!!! I might cry!!!

[@CyrielleJean]

I loveeeeee the Serial reference!

[@SweetGaBrownin]

I love when your channel start with its different series, definitely reflective. This first episode was funny but also sad. I say that because I have a younger brother and a son and I cant imagine the degree of how their interactions with people really makes them feel inside. Thanks for giving you audience thought provoking reflections and conversations.💜

[@AS-gz8oe]

No part two?

[@lyoung2094]

+Megaron Right!!!! I was definitely looking forward to seeing more. So far so good.

[@VLP_123]

+Megaron I know...I'm still waiting...almost a year later! This has the potential to be a really interesting series. It'll have to do since we have no more "Fly Guys." LOL

[@MagimonOfficial]

What's the end credits song I MUST KNOW

[@Ibetala]

Where is Episode 2?

[@ninaburdaterry6313]

Thanks for making this Issa Rae, another good one....

[@oracleradio.clips.shorts]

HOPEFULLY HE GETS THE JOB..

[@Yewneehk]

LMAOOO at him listening to Serial!

[@ArthurGotJokes]

i live in london and i relate so much to this

[@babieeden]

Yesss issa this gives me life!! Also can't wait for the choir!!

[@veronicamobley9821]

THE FIRST IS COMING BACK!!!!!

[@spiritdeepbeauty]

enimaL so damn fine.... Hilarious! MORE MORE MORE! Issa's done it AGAIN!

[@jayemaelle3462]

Have these actors involved in Insecure next season please

[@spacejammerzs]

This was funny! Can't wait to see the next episode.

[@Afrodytee]

Ingenious! I like it already!

[@christianone5202]

The LEGEND of HUMAN Black Guy more please my love it

[@heyQui]

Yaaay! The choir is coming back!! 👏👏

[@cstone214]

yes more enimaL and djb forever

[@ColorMeBaddMUA]

Im in love with this!!!

[@briana14333]

This is great! I love you, Issa Rae!!

[@xudiva03]

Love this! I missed the Fly Guys!

[@plugged1]

Enimal! DJB....good show. I hope it catches on.

[@neekwyd]

Ok so this is gonna sound pretty crazy, but the guy that gave him a ride looks like the little boy from Love and Basketball all grown up.

[@EvanPonterOfficial]

That R.I.C.E song at 4:25 though!

[@JayzTheNameTv]

Lol this is a very interesting twist off and truthful life of the black man....I dig it .

[@MsMalikkaRogers]

The fact he is listening to Serial made me love it off top.

[@Lovelee_tl]

I love this! Especially since he had Serial in the background

[@natashaneva7]

This is pretty good! Sad to see that these not another episode :(

[@gimmethat21]

ayyyee DJB!!!!

[@destineelewis7720]

omg make part 2!

[@MunaHamid]

what song is that when hes in the car at 4:20

[@MrKuritsuka]

This is amazing!

[@MsDealwithit]

It's fucking 2015. Why is racism even still a thing? Love this new series Issa Rae. Will be following up religiously.

[@IndigoStarrSeed]

BRILLIANT!

[@VEEVEEISME]

Lol another good show.. This was filmed by my friends house too funny

[@sailamoon12]

is this the only episode?? fr???

[@GabrielleHoward84]

I'm mad too

[@Coolbird00]

I would love to share some of my life story to add to this. This is a good thing right here, I would love to see more. :*-) #happy

[@KittyGirlAeriss]

Could someone please tell me the name of these songs??? I want them all, especially the one where the main character is singing in his car.

[@LadiJ0k3r616]

The song playlist is in the end credits

[@MFREELBP]

Well...Here's mine... "Pretty Dope". Free download in the link! soundcloud.com/mfreemusic/prettydope

[@LadiJ0k3r616]

Lol yours is the only song I been listening to off the playlist so far…Nice work

[@KittyGirlAeriss]

Thanks for the help! "Pretty Dope" was also a song I really liked, so thanks for posting your song. ^_^

[@Atinhutmusic]

4:24 AfterLife soundcloud.com/atinhut-music/07-after-life

[@mbb1489]

As a person of mixed race, I have never really felt that discriminated against, I live in the U.K. and I see stuff in the media about racism in other parts of the world like the U.S. and I feel that being fed that loads of racists are out there to get me etc... has really warped my view of the world. When I go out I'm constantly on guard for racism even when no one bats and eyelid at me. Another thing I'd like to add is that I'm in an all white circle of friends and I feel that a lot of people including my friends feel that using stereotypes, thinking saying the n-word is okay and a whole lot of other stuff is completely fine, it sucks, this stuff is not fine or funny. In the future if you think about using a stereo type or doing anything like that, just don't, it is not gonna do any good to anyone.

[@ornenowright6325]

Are any more episodes coming or was this a one time thing? Would love to see more!

[@joisthefuture]

Damn, I'm late...Been a minute since I checked Issa's channel...This was erthing I hoped it would be when the trailer first came out...I relate sooooooooo much....

[@ronnik7737]

awwww lil Quincy from Love & Basketball grew up! !

[@kyraocity]

2:08 !!!! #whatweseeneverresidesinwhattheysay

[@yonas1234567]

IT'S THE FLY GUYYYYS AND THE TV SHOW!

[@ncokeke1958]

Loved it.

[@jayemaelle3462]

Issa great director!

[@MelissaSpencer]

Pretty good! Interested in seeing where this goes. Now I miss ABG!!

[@msbigz396]

Issa Rae is so talented

[@lobecosc]

Interesting. Looking forward to see how far this goes.

[@Soundsliketara]

ISSA, HONEY, WHERE IS THE REST OF THIS??

[@kjdnyhmghfvb]

Yep!

[@Shatwb2]

Lol thats Young Quincy from Love and Basketball as his friend.

[@raveybabii1843]

Love it !

[@kayyysb]

I'm like speechless right now

[@f8dagrate]

LMAO at 9:33 mark where it shows his username in the top right hand corner as Enimal!!!

[@BlackJesusdotcom]

Issa, from this first excellent episode, you have the potential of getting across some important messages to and about Black men. Thanks for your courage and willingness to live fearlessly without apologizing for being Black and sharing our story.

[@soniamontalvo11]

Extra cool that he's listening to serial!