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I bet you that room smell so good. Like coco butter and African black soap 😍😍
@1BeautifulVixen
7 жыл бұрын
LMAO!!!
@niablee
7 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSS 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@tom11zz884
7 жыл бұрын
It smells like funky weaves
@rhystaylor9321
7 жыл бұрын
HMMM africn black soap
@amyo
7 жыл бұрын
yasss
Issa is what we've been missing in black girl representation. I'm glad she's gotten a platform to express herself and she's staying true to it. She's naturally hilarious and she doesn't put on airs...love her!!!!!!
@singerspeak1
7 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly!!!
@queenmother123
7 жыл бұрын
yes! When Awkward black girl first came on I was like this is me. So happy for Issa Rae's success.
@beediverse9086
5 жыл бұрын
Yessss I really look up to Issa cuz shes awkward xD I'm pretty awkward and I'm glad i can finally look up to someone who looks like me
@ricdafric7565
5 жыл бұрын
Now how would you feel if you found out that this so-called "black woman" was once a man? Hollyweird is at it again. She gets zero respect because of the deception. Don't know why Hollyweird keep fooling the masses with these things. Just come out and tell people the truth about who or what you really were. Trust me, this is/was a dude.
@beediverse9086
5 жыл бұрын
@@ricdafric7565 hey! Sup! Quick question! Where is all of this coming from?
"Get a Black woman" every big sisters statement to her brother.
@ShadesOfIvory
7 жыл бұрын
UKLeonie and nephews, 😊
@sjhasckvkj862
7 жыл бұрын
her brother is so fine!
@msOptimistic
7 жыл бұрын
sjhasc Kvkj yessss
@langegemi-fob4414
7 жыл бұрын
lol I say that to my brothers all the time!
@courtstone
7 жыл бұрын
after seeing Get Out, I'm sure my brothers will be dating only sistas
"He's single. Get a black woman!" Best remark ever!
@TeKeyaKrystal
5 жыл бұрын
what's his Instagram ? asking for a friend that may be able to help him with that task
@zuracurie1749
4 жыл бұрын
Do he get a black woman?
@xKellogsx
3 жыл бұрын
Pretty racist remark.
@AlleeeeHooop
3 жыл бұрын
@@xKellogsx Oh, ok.
@Calandr28
2 жыл бұрын
@@xKellogsx Why can't yt people stay out of our business? Whenever black people are praising and uplifting eachother here you come crying about something that's NOT racist being racist. Go watch Seinfeld and leave us alone. Is that racist too, crybaby KAREN?
"Can you move? I'm trying to get Laila. " 😂😂💀
@namastepeace3484
7 жыл бұрын
I love how she says, "this kind photographer" LOL
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
ImInLoveTv black women just make me ashamed to be black
@encourage.myersss
4 жыл бұрын
@@alpoyeo7008 You ain't slick 😂 tried to get attention when you didn't even get one reply but me 😂 lol btw your spelling is a no.
I love Issa. I love how she finds humour in her awkwardness
I love Issa! Been watching her since the beginning. When she wins I feel like I'm winning too!
@UKLeonie
7 жыл бұрын
xoxowithstyle Yeah me too lol (doing the me dance/shuffle)
@Thefitmarquee
7 жыл бұрын
Me too yall! I emailed her when she was doing her youtube show in the beginning to ask her a camera question. She replied back informative and funny. She is so nice :)
@naledimoreketla9184
7 жыл бұрын
xoxowithstyle girl!!!!
@OshTashBGosh22
7 жыл бұрын
xoxowithstyle She would reply to me on Twitter!
@1Shanajones
7 жыл бұрын
xoxowithstyle that's exactly how I feel!
She's adorable
@NetworkEngineer
6 жыл бұрын
I was going to marry her, and give her my kidney!
@NetworkEngineer
6 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@dionjoseph8112
5 жыл бұрын
Keisha look it up she a man
@Sienna.Jen2971
5 жыл бұрын
I love her❤
@Nprelaw
3 жыл бұрын
@@dionjoseph8112 go away white man
"I got to breathe the same air as Oprah", she is hilarious and beautiful. Very entertaining speech.
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
MrsBalanceSheet black women just make me ashamed to be black
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
MrsBalanceSheet black women is just pitiful that shameful the brewing in the black community
did yall see Jackie annia.. KZread ladies stand up.
@blueangeloftheseas
7 жыл бұрын
Ebony Simmons yea I did
@Rhawn246
7 жыл бұрын
Yesss. Thought that was her. Good eye!
@MsSexyDiva4Lyfe
7 жыл бұрын
And Stephanie Lee!
@IBBMS
7 жыл бұрын
And for some reason Patrick Starr who is neither black nor a woman, but I still fuck with him heavy.
@oftones
7 жыл бұрын
Yessss I went back just to be like hey Jackie girl I see you!!!
Truly young Hollywood at it's finest!!!!! INSECURE is one of the best comedy shows on in years!!!
@susiebear3316
7 жыл бұрын
NONA'S INSPIRATIONS YES!
@SpTgUrL2010
6 жыл бұрын
NONA'S INSPIRATIONS its so relatable its like the show of my life and sza made the album of my life!
all that black beauty in the audience
@ndiacarter450
5 жыл бұрын
Bria Barrows am I the only one confused y Patrick Starr was there or is it more than just black people allowed?
@imcarressa
5 жыл бұрын
@@ndiacarter450 I had just noticed that
@kazkazzie3906
3 жыл бұрын
Definately! 😊
I loved every minute of this hilarious speech! It was so Issa Rae.
@kidComebaQ
6 жыл бұрын
Victoria Eaton hey victoria!
Oddly enough I was dating a guy who told me about Awkward Black Girl because he said I reminded him of Issa's character. I watched it on KZread ( back when it was only on KZread) and sure enough we were just alike LOL. I'm so proud of Issa!!! 💜
@wombmenempowerment
6 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous of ppl who knew of her before HBO lol I love her too though. She is so necessary for us.
@leocadiavaloi5372
5 жыл бұрын
Saaaame thing happened to me 😂😂
@biancas.1934
5 жыл бұрын
@@alpoyeo7008 Damn, who pissed you off?
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
Lazy Kitten nobody piss me off some black women nowadays just embarrassed the hell out of me😬
@biancas.1934
5 жыл бұрын
@@alpoyeo7008 Oh, I see. How did they embarrass you? (If you don't mind sharing)
yup awkward girls always in their phone! Cute and authentic speech
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
Bria Barrows black women just make me ashamed to be black
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
Bria Barrows stupid act that old black females another dumb ass acting like he Tiffany haddish think she cute stupid actor shameful looking ass
@bibaolaitan5189
5 жыл бұрын
@@alpoyeo7008 why 're you trying to be everywhere.... your life must be sad...
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
habibat kehinde olaitan truth hurts
@springfresh4344
3 жыл бұрын
Yup 🙌🏿😊
"...doing that magic thing that BW do...". Enough said! Luv Issa!
@leslietaylor4097
6 жыл бұрын
Disa Jardine That made me tear up because it's so true
@majormediaproductions
4 жыл бұрын
👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔
@rizmarie8136
4 жыл бұрын
@@majormediaproductions it seems like every larger sized bw is a "man undercover". Trans exist, I'm not denying that, but so do tall, larger sized women. Idk
Her authenticity is CONTAGIOUS. Go girl, you are great at everything you do!
Am I the only one who teared up during this funny and heartfelt speech? I just ran across this amazing woman named Issa Rae like 3 videos ago and I'm so super proud of her and wish I would have discovered her years ago. #blackexcellence #blackgirlmagic #goals
@TheReetsb
6 жыл бұрын
So did I and it reminded me of how black women united/supportive will always succeed.
@momacita809
6 жыл бұрын
Diva Dinett her Speech was my first so Im on now looking at all she has to say! Never heard of her or Insecure. Im proud to know of her now! Shes Beautiful inside and Out!
I love Issa! She's so down to earth! My best friend( if only she knew) lol
@AllThingsToeseen
7 жыл бұрын
cheriese2 I
@dashanee0390
6 жыл бұрын
Mine too :)
I love the way Yara was looking at her. It seemed like she had much admiration and appreciation for Issa! Truly genuine, sacred and beautiful
So many talented beautiful women of color. Shout out to Jackie Aina, I see you boo 😍🙌🏼
@nikapeatv3
5 жыл бұрын
Yes that room was full of excellence❤❤❤
Thank y'all for honoring Issa. Her victories are so inspiring. She is real #BlackGirlMagic
@maxinep.briley1082
5 жыл бұрын
Conjure Metaphysics >
Hey Jackie Aina!
@disaj7460
7 жыл бұрын
Pash 2004, I totally saw her too! I was like..."Jackie!!!!! Yes girl, get yours!!!!!" lol!
@JOCFL311
7 жыл бұрын
Yes I love her!!
@muthoshful
7 жыл бұрын
Pash 2004 I know!! So proud of her... She's such an inspiration!
Issa is funny af😹👏🏾😹👏🏾
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
RiNNiE she sound like she drunk
Who did Issa's hair because it is bleeping gorgeous.
@catwilson7
4 жыл бұрын
Grégoire Martineau ~Felicia Leatherwood
@gregoire7471
4 жыл бұрын
@@catwilson7 Very cool! Thank you. Hadn't heard of her. checking out her site right now. Cheers
@catwilson7
4 жыл бұрын
Grégoire Martineau My pleasure, Cheers!
I absolutely LOVE Issa Rae...representing awkward black girls everywhere!
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
Brittany J. Branch black women just make me ashamed to be black
@springfresh4344
3 жыл бұрын
♥️♥️
@xKellogsx
3 жыл бұрын
why just black girls?
@x97s
2 жыл бұрын
@@xKellogsx because shes black and black girls can relate to her duh
@xKellogsx
2 жыл бұрын
@@x97s but there was no need to bring up color, is my point. I don't see a white woman's speech and say, 'representing white women!'. duh. That would be sooo bad.
I LOVE THIS!!!! Issa so is real! She is definitely the future of television #blackgirlmagic better come through tho
God I live Issa soooo much her whole family is beautiful!!! also her younger broth is fine as hell
@VonaMc
6 жыл бұрын
icic5 .... Righhhhtttttt
@Kaylaaj413
6 жыл бұрын
I was like awee .. oh wait he’s that fine!. Girl I got his black girl magic.
@culturequeens1734
6 жыл бұрын
plus he's hilarious. watch fly guys present "the f word" on youtube. Issa produced it.
@thenaturalfloh
6 жыл бұрын
Right! I was looking at him like “hol uuuup...how- how old is he??”
@survivor817
5 жыл бұрын
He kinda reminds me of denzel's son
issa is so wonderful! she's not afraid to be herself. in this world when Black women don't even have identities that are true to our core. pretending to be anyone else but ourselves. I love her. she inspires me. ❤
Such a beautiful woman inside and out! And her brother is finnnne!
Issa looks amazing and her speech was so real and hilarious lol. Love that she was presented the award by Debbie Allen. Heyyy Miss Jackie Aina!!
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
IamChavon that big sound like she drunk
Everyone in that room has such beautiful skin 😍
@kennilee01
6 жыл бұрын
green melon it’s called ESSENCE honey😌🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
She is absolutely beautiful
You gotta love Issa!!! Truly Amazing and Talented
One of the best moments of the night. It was so awesome to see Issa be herself, which is Awkward. I loved it. Essence you did an outstanding job. It was a beautiful program and enjoyed watching last night. Thank you :)
@jneag3159
7 жыл бұрын
Hi did air on OWN yet?
@deidreej
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it aired on the 5th of March. Hopefully they will reair it. It was good. Each winner had a great speech. But watching it on here there are parts on here that are not on the aired version. Just edited. Hopefully you get to watch it.
@amberp3979
6 жыл бұрын
Issa's speech was amazing & relatable. I've always loved Essence & hearing black women of all ages speak.
❤ her awkward vulnerability!
OMG, did I just see Jackie Aina in the audience!!!
@EBKEVENTSLLC
5 жыл бұрын
I know I said the same thing..she looked so pretty :)
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
EBK EVENTS LLC where do they find these old ignored acting black females like Tiffany haddish and Issa Rae...😎
@keskornerreviews4645
5 жыл бұрын
2 KZread rs side by side
@missincognito2666
5 жыл бұрын
And Patrick Starr
@jmeezy2362
5 жыл бұрын
ALPO YEO Is everything okay at home ? 🧐
Refreshing to see an innovative intelligent awkward black girl who's successful because she embraced and owned her awkwardness.❤️
wait, Issa's little single brother is fine
Tyrese Gibson has absolutely NO BUSINESS being there the way he bashes and talks down about Black women on radio shows and social media!😠😡
@namastepeace3484
7 жыл бұрын
I know, right? He has absolutely nothing good to say about us. Always bashing us!
@rodwilliams7457
6 жыл бұрын
I know right! He should be ashamed thats why no body is checking for his washed up ass ass! Lol
@alpoyeo7008
5 жыл бұрын
Marcella X black women just make me ashamed to be black
@ratricebowden1699
5 жыл бұрын
@@alpoyeo7008 it's not black woman boo..you just ashamed of your entire existence....maybe some meds and a therapist can help you...you just don't like yourself period...this woman comes from a very good family...her father is a doctor....her mother I believe is a teacher...she has successful siblings...you gotta read up on her...if anything I wish I was her....do your research...this ain't no wack ass chick...had both parents and she wrote a book...if she was lightskin what you still be ashamed....fuck outta here
@ms.pierce2310
5 жыл бұрын
He just wanna be seen
She make awkward look beautiful.. Such a Wonderful person!
As a Latina, I can tell you that my African American women have always been kind, inclusive and really push you to be great. Black women do have a great magic!
@Nprelaw
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks boo 🥰💕
I love how she was just real af with her speech. Unrehearsed speeches are the best;. You get to relate with the audience, crack some jokes etc
She is so F'ING AWESOME! There's so many shy talented people out there and I hope this has helped many undiscovered talent to break out of your shell and come out and play because your FANS WILL LOVE YOU!
I love Issa so much!!! 😍 I watched from season 1 of Awkward Black Girl. I am thrilled for Issa's continued amazing success and memorized by her beauty inside & out!!!
My God she is getting more and more beautiful! One of the most flawless beauties ever!!
@majormediaproductions
4 жыл бұрын
👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔
Tyreese sitting back there looking all salty. #hater
@PinkElevator
7 жыл бұрын
Teresa Ewing I swear it's like he don't wanna see us win or be great!
@QDennardII
7 жыл бұрын
+PinkElevator he's so irritating
@michellecnebrown6792
7 жыл бұрын
Teresa Ewing Fuck Him!
@incognitondc
7 жыл бұрын
Ikr. Like who df invited his azz! Uggh!
@jhe6717
7 жыл бұрын
I peeped his frowning butt 😂😂 he so mad
I am officially OBSESSED with this woman! She's made her mark, and is SO deserving!
I love this woman. She inspires me to embrace me.
Sooo we just gone act like issa's brother wasn't finer than a moths!?$&@ 😩
@BriaBarrows
7 жыл бұрын
lmao so fine!
@ninafangirl1
7 жыл бұрын
Forreal!! 😂
@eyeno75
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah , that's Enimal he's on her channel in a show called fly guys.
@africarib
7 жыл бұрын
👀👀👀
@janedoes117
6 жыл бұрын
Um am I missing something? Moths as in the annoying, light chasers that come out at night.
OMG is that her husband at 0:41 mark? I just love Issa! Just thank you God for Issa.
I just love you, Issa Rae, in all of your awesomely wonderful awkwardness! So, OK, I'm obviously this side of über pale, but us truly awkward girls think you're the best, most beautiful spokesperson for all American womanhood!
@Nprelaw
3 жыл бұрын
She doesnt speak on behalf of all american womanhood lol i hope you know that. I honestly dislike the fact that some of yall try to change the meaning behind things like clearly weren’t addressed to you
Issa is very pretty and talented I like her a lot
this was so beautifully awkward and classy. I also loved spotting Jackie Aina and Patrick Star out there too 😍
Her mom looks like Lena Horne. FABULOUS
Issaaaaa love you for representing for us awkward sisters!
She has me in tears!! Just LOVE. Thank you for sharing.
her brother is handsome. she's so beautiful her and her entire family. Happy for her.
love her! so grateful that if media is going to force their agenda on you, that she is there, very present, to deflect the negative energy. Thank God for such a beauty representing all the awkward ppl in the world 👏👏👏👏
I'm so grateful for the honesty of this speech in how Isse Rae felt the awkwardness of her new found success. I get choked and paralyzed at the idea of success, as failure is so much easier to grasp. This brought me to tears just by her integrity and honesty of just her truth. Thank you for being so relatable.
Issa Rae has a unique vision and beautiful gift of enlightening our hearts with powerful humor through social humility. Thank you for being a Sun Goddess.
I love her and will always support her projects. I feel like "we" made it, we've been watching since youtube...what a beautiful speech Issa!! 🙌😍
I just love her facial expressions as she brings to life her experiences through her articulated intelligence!!! Please keep representing us in a beautiful way. Thank you for who you are and what you do for us Issa :)
She's phenomenal! It's so amazing to be a part of her journey. Congrats, Issa!
She looks so beautiful. I've been following Issa for years and she's come such a long way. So proud of her as if she was my own blood sister.
Everytime I have a shitty day, I watch this and feel better. My spirit is uplifted and energy revived. Thank you Issa and thank you Essence.
She could not be any more wonderful. I'm very happy for her success. Such a genuine and beautiful person.
She looks amazing! I'm so happy for her and that I've gotten to witness her journey from the beginning. Kudos to you, Issa! I'm looking forward to what you bring us in the near future.
I have followed Lssa since ABG, I am so happy for her. I loved her speech She is humble, down to earth, and funny, simply a phenomenal sister!
I love her soooo much. She inspires me beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you Issa, for empowering women and men everywhere. I can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you accomplish~
This is why I love this woman!! Nothing but humble, honest, raw, & real ! A true star ⭐
I love Issa Rae, she is so beautiful and smart, with a witty sense of humor. You will get many more awards. Congratulations! 🎉
This is that black girl magic in action. Such a charming video
Oh my goodness where have I been all this time,,, this speech was just amazing 😍😍it was literally the best speech about a black girl. Am glad I clicked this video 😘😘❤❤
I love her so much! She is so genuine and relatable! I have loved her since Awkward Black Girl! She's deserves all the success she is receiving!!👏🏾👏🏾😍😍😍
Samira, Jackie, Viola, Yara, Issa & so many other amazing black women!!
Black girls like her and Tiffany haddish are killing the game right now!!! I'm happy to see our black community do the damn thing!
@xKellogsx
3 жыл бұрын
i'm happy to see the white community is doing awesome also!
@Famoso449
3 жыл бұрын
@@xKellogsx lmfao take your bland ass and go white worship elsewhere. Toodles Kelly.
Wait..... Why am I crying?? This is so emotional and beautiful❤️ God bless her .
This was one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Had me in tears; had me proud; had me laughing. AMAZING!
I'm a latino male but I identity with Issa Rae so much more than with guys that look and sound like me. We're both akward yet smart, Shy, but sociable and above all, humourous. I'm so glad she is getting all this recognition. She absolutely deserves all of it.
What can you not love about Issa? So good girl!
@marciagadsden5205
6 жыл бұрын
tishtash321 THAT SHE SUGGESTS THAT BLACK WOMEN SHOULD PROCREATE WITH ASIAN MEN.
How can you NOT love this woman?! Always will support her! ❤️
Lmaooo she's so awesome !! I can't wait for the next season of insecure
Loving me some Issa Rae! Cheers to her relatable awkward black girl moments. I love that she is herself and a BIG congratulations to her! ❤
She's sooo ME!!😂😂😂 I LOVE THIS!
I literally love every bit of her. She's genuinely real & honest. I look up to this beautiful woman. Thank you Issa Rae for being the voice & having the confidence we awkward black women wish we had. More power to you queen! 💜💜💜
Ugh, I love her so much. Excited to see where she goes!
This woman is friggin gorgeous. I don't care what anyone says!
@ratricebowden1699
5 жыл бұрын
Lol...no one said she was ugly
@majormediaproductions
4 жыл бұрын
👀Please folks WAKE UP that's a man! Am I really the only one who sees it???? (the jawline, the voice, adams apple, the hands)...... 🤔🤔🤔
@YohanPenny
4 жыл бұрын
@@majormediaproductions Yes. You are the only one.
@missebene5804
3 жыл бұрын
@@majormediaproductions A man as your mom
Love me some Issa! Glad that she is getting recognized for her work! She earned it
L O V E HER AND HER HUMILITY!! Shes deserves all of her blessings!!
Issa Rae is such a wonderful genuine person. Her shows and featured film shorts are so influential and entertaining!
I freaking love Issa, she is def a inspiration.
I. Freaking. LOVE. Issa Rae. She makes me feel like I can conquer this crazy world.
I teared up when she mentions her mother. So much love and power in that room! So proud of Issa!
She's amazing! Another season of Insecure, please!
loved how genuine this was love me some issa
I'm so happy to see some of the cast of Awkward Black Girl, they were there since the beginning 😭💛
I love her. She is just so authentic and real. She has not changed and is so humble! Go Issa!
Issa is so creative and awesome. Love it
AUNTIE JACKIE 😭😭😭😭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾