Issa Rae's Blueprint To Becoming TV's Most 'Insecure' Leading Lady

Issa Rae is gearing up for a new season of her hit HBO show 'Insecure.' We caught up with the actress, writer, director and part-time lyricist on set of her Complex cover shoot where she talks her hustle, confidence and the importance of staying in your own lane.

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[eriejpayne]

Love insecure. One of my favorite shows. So funny n real. The writing is on point too.

[AntonSlizzardhands]

Hopefully, she blows up and creates more spinoffs. The more Black TV shows the better.

#Facts

[syckindahead]

She's so dope and does an outstanding job of lifting others up too👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[MaineManDezzo]

I seen the first episode a few minutes ago and the shit was fire!

[Days]

Thought this was the worst use of the meme I've ever seen but it's just a name lmao

[DavidFarquharsonPhotography]

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[jmanco]

yo its mr T's daughter, im so sorry not about the race, its about haircut, dont lynch me please