Issa Rae Talks Inspiration Behind New “Rap Shit” Series…

Issa Rae may be pulling the plug on her breakout series Insecure, but that does not mean the Los Angeles native will stop future endeavors. Earlier, Rae inked a five-year overall deal with Warner Media. Joining her HOORAE media label in partnership with the company. Giving HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. exclusive rights to Rae’s work in television. Plus, a film deal that will span to Warnermedia brands. Including, Pictures Group, Warner Bros., HBO Max, and New Line. With Insecure approaching its last season, that means upcoming projects produced in the new deal. 

In addition to this new deal, Issa Rae is currently working on a new venture: Rap Sh*t. Created from controversial comments from Jermaine Dupri regarding women rappers.

Rae told Rolling Stone, “I was just like, ‘This is so unfair.” Adding that his interview is what “inspired the writing of the series. In the interview, Jermaine Dupri criticized women rappers as having not enough variety. And states he does not have a current female rapper because “they’re all rapping about the same thing.”  

“I don’t think they’re showing us who’s the best rapper.” Dupri continues, “For me, it’s like strippers rapping and as far as rap goes I’m not getting who’s the best rapper.” 

Feeling motivated by Dupri’s tone-deaf comments, Rae felt inspired and created the series. Based on 2 Miami friends trying to make it in the industry. The series will focus on the City Girls. The real-life Miami duo, who made a name for themselves. And is seen as the new wave of female rappers taking over the industry. 

Rae and Syreeta Singleton will also executive produce the series. City Girls; Yung Miami, and JT will also serve as executive producers. Serving as executive producer, Montreal Mckay will produce with Jonathon Berry and Dave Becky (3 Arts Entertainment). Pierre “P” Thomas and Kevin Coach K Lee of Quality Control Films is executive producing with HOORAE’s Sara Rastogi. 

With all the Covid restrictions lifting, the series will begin filming this summer. So be on the lookout because this will be very entertaining.

And we all can not wait.