Future Black History Month: Issa Rae's YouTube-to-HBO Success

FUSE TV - Future Black History Month: Issa Rae's YouTube-to-HBO Success

This year, we’re celebrating an extended Black History Month by highlighting a variety of rising forces who are creating history before our very eyes. As the creator/star/writer of the celebrated online series The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, Issa Rae has walked a steady line from URL to IRL stardom. Her show premiered in 2011 and ran for two years, totaling 25 episodes and earning her more than 208,000 YouTube subscribers to date. In 2012, she made Forbes30 Under 30 list for entertainers.

More recently, HBO bought Rae's Insecure, a series where she and Yvonne Orji live through "uncomfortable experiences and racy tribulations." Days before this year's Super Bowl, Rae launched Fruit, a 10-part podcast drama told from the point of view of a fictional football player exploring and struggling with his sexuality. “All these alpha-male sports just don’t allow for masculine gay men," Rae told the Guardian. "And masculinity itself is just [so] fragile that I always found it interesting to explore in the sports world."

Issa Rae Talks 'Raedio' and Prioritizing Therapy (Extended Cut)

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Issa Rae Talks 'Raedio' and Prioritizing Therapy (Extended Cut)

King Keraun Attempts to Become An "Archery Master" YouTube

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King Keraun Attempts to Become An "Archery Master" YouTube

Rae in LA

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Rae in LA

That Back To The Future Ish

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That Back To The Future Ish

King Keraun Goes "Back to the Future"

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King Keraun Goes "Back to the Future"

Success: Meet the Cast

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Success: Meet the Cast

Create The Future

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Create The Future

Black Thought

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Black Thought

Knuckles and Success: G-Thing

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Knuckles and Success: G-Thing

Feat. Courtney Black

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Feat. Courtney Black

Shades of Black

Shades of Black

Danny Trejo Welcomes You to Trejo's Tacos

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Danny Trejo Welcomes You to Trejo's Tacos

'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

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'Transcendent' First Look: An Emotional Look to the Past & Toward the Future

Black, Brown and Red

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Black, Brown and Red

Success at the Tattoo Parlor: G-Thing

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Success at the Tattoo Parlor: G-Thing

History of the Reebok Pump Part 1

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History of the Reebok Pump Part 1

Inside Reebok and Future's Fury Pop-Up Shop

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Inside Reebok and Future's Fury Pop-Up Shop

You're Cut

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You're Cut

You Need A Certification To Be A Fortune Teller!? Funny US Laws

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You Need A Certification To Be A Fortune Teller!? Funny US Laws

Come As You Are

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Come As You Are

You Always Pick Scissors

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You Always Pick Scissors

"Become Who You Are"

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"Become Who You Are"

Papa You Are My Dad

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Papa You Are My Dad

All You Ever Wished For

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All You Ever Wished For

You're the Dads Now!

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You're the Dads Now!

Come As You Are - Trailer

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Come As You Are - Trailer

Fluffy's Hot Spots Ep. 4: Find History and 'Magic' in Atlanta

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Fluffy's Hot Spots Ep. 4: Find History and 'Magic' in Atlanta

Can You Keep Your Wishing Down?

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Can You Keep Your Wishing Down?

All You Ever Wished For - Trailer

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All You Ever Wished For - Trailer

Trevor Noah: You Laugh Because It's True

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Trevor Noah: You Laugh Because It's True

Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

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Dublab Is Internet Radio Like You've Never Heard Before

Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

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Tina Serves Up Sass In "Me and You" Music Video

Should You Ever Sleep With A Trump Supporter: Dear Bambiana

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Should You Ever Sleep With A Trump Supporter: Dear Bambiana

The Clash of the Corps Cast Plays Would You Rather?

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The Clash of the Corps Cast Plays Would You Rather?

So You Can't Get Pregnant By Smiling at a Boy?

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So You Can't Get Pregnant By Smiling at a Boy?

Maid To Order

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Maid To Order

Filmmakers To Watch

Filmmakers To Watch

License to Breed

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License to Breed

Care to Laugh

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Care to Laugh

Welcome To Hollywood

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Welcome To Hollywood

Two to Tango

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Two to Tango

Toe to Toe

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Toe to Toe

Right To Twerk

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Right To Twerk

Ian Sings His Heart Out in "Starts With You Baby" Music Video

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Ian Sings His Heart Out in "Starts With You Baby" Music Video

Does Finance Talk Stress You Out? Amara La Negra & Sharelle Rosado Tell All

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Does Finance Talk Stress You Out? Amara La Negra & Sharelle Rosado Tell All

Down to the Wire

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Down to the Wire

Care to Laugh - Trailer

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Care to Laugh - Trailer

Whitney: Born to Sing

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Whitney: Born to Sing

Who Came To Win?

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Who Came To Win?

Welcome to the Jungle

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Welcome to the Jungle

Hail To The King

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Hail To The King

Go Back to China

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Go Back to China

Sea to Shining Sea

1h 21m

Sea to Shining Sea

Toe to Toe - Trailer

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Toe to Toe - Trailer

Welcome to The 212

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Welcome to The 212

Sea to Shining Sea - Trailer

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Sea to Shining Sea - Trailer

George Michael: Easy to Pretend

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George Michael: Easy to Pretend

Go Back to China - Trailer

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Go Back to China - Trailer

That Farm To Table Ish

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That Farm To Table Ish

Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock

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Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock

Time To Take 'Em Down

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Time To Take 'Em Down

Taylor Swift: Dare to Dream

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Taylor Swift: Dare to Dream

How To Be A Disruptor

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How To Be A Disruptor

Got to Be in it To Win it: America's Obsession with the Lottery

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Got to Be in it To Win it: America's Obsession with the Lottery

King Keraun Attempts to Fly Board

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King Keraun Attempts to Fly Board

Get To Know Mariposa: Fluffy Fanatic

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Get To Know Mariposa: Fluffy Fanatic

Women's Rights & Strengths Coming To Light

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Women's Rights & Strengths Coming To Light

How to Make Ally Brooke's Enchiladas

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How to Make Ally Brooke's Enchiladas

Get To Know Deana: Fluffy Fanatic

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Get To Know Deana: Fluffy Fanatic

How to Make DaniLeigh's Pastelón

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How to Make DaniLeigh's Pastelón

Back To The Heart Attack Grill

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Back To The Heart Attack Grill

We Need To Talk About America

We Need To Talk About America

Get to Know Gil: Fluffy Fanatic

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Get to Know Gil: Fluffy Fanatic

Comedians React to SHOCKING US Laws!

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Comedians React to SHOCKING US Laws!

The Legend of Baron To'a

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The Legend of Baron To'a

King Keraun Attempts to Become A Ventriloquist

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King Keraun Attempts to Become A Ventriloquist

Where Is It Illegal To Eat Frogs?!

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Where Is It Illegal To Eat Frogs?!

It's Hard To Raise Yourself These Days

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It's Hard To Raise Yourself These Days

Suck It Up and Go to Mars

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Suck It Up and Go to Mars

Fat Joe Brings Smoothini to Rucker Park

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Fat Joe Brings Smoothini to Rucker Park

How to Make T-Pain's Beef Pie

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How to Make T-Pain's Beef Pie

Immigrants Are Starting To Take A Stand!

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Immigrants Are Starting To Take A Stand!

The Legend of Baron To'a - Trailer

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The Legend of Baron To'a - Trailer

Wearing Your Shower Curtain to the Club

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Wearing Your Shower Curtain to the Club

What Not To Ask A Trans Woman

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What Not To Ask A Trans Woman

King Keraun Attempts to Become An "Archery Master"

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King Keraun Attempts to Become An "Archery Master"

We Need To Talk About America - S2 Trailer

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We Need To Talk About America - S2 Trailer

How to make Dave East's Steak and Eggs

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How to make Dave East's Steak and Eggs

Can Devon and Crystal Come to Some Resolution?

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Can Devon and Crystal Come to Some Resolution?

Marissa Challenges Her Mom To A $50 Bet

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Marissa Challenges Her Mom To A $50 Bet

We're Here to Help: LGBTQIA+ Resources & Charities

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We're Here to Help: LGBTQIA+ Resources & Charities

Is It Illegal To Trip A Horse Up?

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Is It Illegal To Trip A Horse Up?

Mom Wants Me to Find a Tinder Match

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Mom Wants Me to Find a Tinder Match

Here's What to Expect on "Saturday Morning Fever"

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Here's What to Expect on "Saturday Morning Fever"

Where Is It ILLEGAL to Send Unwanted Pizzas?

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Where Is It ILLEGAL to Send Unwanted Pizzas?

What To Expect On Clash of the Corps

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What To Expect On Clash of the Corps

She Did That

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She Did That

How to Make Rick Ross' Homemade Spaghetti and Catfish

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How to Make Rick Ross' Homemade Spaghetti and Catfish

Will Bambiana's Anger Issues Lead to Termination: First Look

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Will Bambiana's Anger Issues Lead to Termination: First Look

Casey Brings Her Hosting Skills To iCandy Nightclub

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Casey Brings Her Hosting Skills To iCandy Nightclub