WriterProducerBorn Jan 12, 1985 (age 41)Los Angeles, California, USA

Issa Rae

Peak popularity#2,252 (Jul 10 – Aug 8, 2023) (Jul 2023)14.5Top 4%

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Issa Rae

Issa Rae, born Jo-Issa Rae Diop on January 12, 1985, is an American actress, writer, and producer. She gained recognition through her YouTube web series Awkward Black Girl and has since continued to develop her YouTube channel, featuring content created by black individuals. Rae's breakthrough came as the co-creator, co-writer, and star of the HBO series Insecure (2016–2021), earning her nominations for Golden Globe Awards and Primetime Emmy Awards. Her memoir, The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl (2015), became a New York Times bestseller. Rae is also known for her roles in films such as The Hate U Give (2018), Little (2019), The Photograph (2020), The Lovebirds (2020), and the television series A Black Lady Sketch Show.

Rank#6,408
Buzz Score0.9
Issa Rae Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Popularity Rankings & History

Daily update · July 3, 2026

Issa Rae ranks #6,408 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.9, down 154 spots from yesterday. Issa Rae peaked at #2,252 of all time (Jul 10 – Aug 8, 2023). Issa Rae ranks #4,702 over the past 365 days.

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