Jump to content

Rap Sh!t: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
No edit summary
Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Line 185: Line 185:


== Release ==
== Release ==
The series debuted at [[American Black Film Festival]] on June 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=May 3, 2022 |title=Issa Rae’s New Series ‘Rap Sh*t’ To Debut At American Black Film Festival 2022 |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/issa-rae-new-series-rap-shit-abff-2022-1234660723/ |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The series premiered on July 21, 2022 on [[HBO Max]].<ref name="Seriespremiere">{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=June 13, 2022 |title='Rap Sh!t': Issa Rae Comedy At HBO Max Reveals Premiere Date And Teaser Trailer |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/rap-sht-issa-rae-hbo-max-premiere-date-teaser-trailer-1235044401/ |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref>
The series debuted at [[American Black Film Festival]] on June 18, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abraham |first=Mya |date=May 3, 2022 |title=Issa Rae’s New Series ‘Rap Sh*t’ To Debut At American Black Film Festival 2022 |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/issa-rae-new-series-rap-shit-abff-2022-1234660723/ |access-date=May 12, 2022 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> The series premiered on July 21, 2022 on [[HBO Max]].<ref name="Seriespremiere">{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Rosy |date=June 13, 2022 |title='Rap Sh!t': Issa Rae Comedy At HBO Max Reveals Premiere Date And Teaser Trailer |url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/rap-sht-issa-rae-hbo-max-premiere-date-teaser-trailer-1235044401/ |access-date=June 13, 2022 |website=Deadline Hollywood |language=en-US}}</ref> The series is also available on [[Binge (streaming service)|Binge]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Streamotion |date=July 24, 2022 |title=Rap Sh!t {{!}} WATCH ON BINGE |url=https://binge.com.au/shows/show-rap-sh-t!16427 |url-status=live |website=[Binge]}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==

Revision as of 09:10, 25 July 2022

Rap Sh!t
The image shows lead actresses Aida Osman and KaMillion posing in front of a car wearing glamorous clothing and make-up.
Official promotion poster
GenreComedy[1]
Created byIssa Rae
Starring
Music byDevonté Hynes
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
  • Issa Rae
  • Syreeta Singleton
  • Montrel McKay
  • Deniese Davis
  • Dave Becky
  • Jonathan Barry
Producers
  • Alex Motlagh
  • Fran Richter
  • Lou Fusaro
  • Sarah Potts
CinematographyLucas Gath
Editors
  • Josie Azzam
  • Lynarion Hubbard
Running time31–32 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO Max
ReleaseJuly 21, 2022 (2022-07-21) –
present (present)

Rap Sh!t (pronounced "Rap Shit") is an American comedy streaming television series created by Issa Rae for HBO Max. The show is produced by Hoorae Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment and centers on two Miami-based rappers (portrayed by Aida Osman and KaMillion) who try to find success in the music industry. The series debuted at the American Black Film Festival on June 18, 2022 and was released on July 21, 2022.[2][3]

Plot

The show follows two estranged high school friends from Miami who come back together to form a rap group.[4]

Cast and characters

Main

  • Aida Osman as Shawna Clark, a struggling rapper who works at a hotel[5]
  • KaMillion as Mia Knight, a single mother and rapper working multiple jobs to support herself and her 4-year-old daughter, Melissa[5]
  • Jonica Booth as Chastity, a "sex work manager"[5]
  • Devon Terrell as Cliff, Shawna's long-distance boyfriend who is a law student in New York[6]
  • RJ Cyler as Lamont, an aspiring producer with a sharp ear for talent and the father of Mia's daughter[7]

Recurring

  • Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Fatima, Cliff's law classmate and close friend[8]
  • Daniel Augustin as Maurice, Shawna's friend and co-worker[8]
  • Amandla Jahava as Jill, Shawna's college friend and employee at Spotify[8]
  • Jaboukie Young-White as Francois Boom, Shawna's former schoolmate and producer[8]
  • Brittney Jefferson as Alesia, Mia's friend from high school[9]
  • DomiNque Perry as Nelly, a single mom and high school friend of Mia's[9]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [10]Original release date [11]
1"Something for The City"Sadé Clacken JosephIssa RaeJuly 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
2"Something for The Girls"Sadé Clacken JosephRosa HandelmanJuly 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
3"Something for The Hood"[12]UnknownUnknownJuly 28, 2022 (2022-07-28)
4TBAUnknownNina GlosterAugust 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
5TBAUnknownFran Richter & Chad SandersAugust 11, 2022 (2022-08-11)
6TBAUnknownAida Osman & Kid FuryAugust 18, 2022 (2022-08-18)
7TBAUnknownChristopher Sanford & Elize DiopAugust 25, 2022 (2022-08-25)
8TBAUnknownIssa Rae & Syreeta SingletonSeptember 1, 2022 (2022-09-01)

Production

Development

In October 2019 it was announced that Issa Rae would produce Rap Sh!t for HBO Max, a comedy series about a fledgling South Florida-based rap group, with a tentative premiere date of May 2020.[13][2] In February 2021 it was announced that HBO Max ordered the eight-episode half hour series.[1]

Rap Sh!t is produced by Rae's company, Hoorae Media, and 3 Arts Entertainment.[14] It is her first major project following the end of Insecure, which ran for five seasons. Similar to Insecure, each episode of the season begins with the same phrase.[15]

Rae is the show's head writer and executive producer with Montrel McKay and 3A's Dave Becky and Jonathan Barry.[13] Syreeta Singleton, who wrote for Insecure, is also executive producer and will serve as showrunner.[4] Yung Miami and JT of rap duo City Girls are also co-executive producers with Kevin "Coach K" Lee and Pierre "P" Thomas (QC Films), and Sara Rastogi (Hoorae).[1] The series is inspired by the story of the City Girls' founding and later success.[15]

Production began in the summer of 2021.[1] On May 5, 2021, it was reported that Sadé Clacken Joseph would direct the pilot.[16] On August 23, 2021, it was reported that Devonté Hynes is set to serve as the series' composer.[17]

In July 2022, the series received $12.6 million in tax credits from the California Film Commission for job creation.[18]

Casting

On May 5, 2021, it was announced that Aida Osman and KaMillion will star in the lead roles of Mia and Shawna, and Jonica Booth will also star.[16] Osman, an executive story editor for the show, is best known as a co-host on the Crooked Media podcast Keep It.[5] KaMillion is a rapper-singer who has appeared on Love & Hip Hop: Miami, and Booth is known for having appeared on Bad Girls Club.[5]

On July 9, 2021, Devon Terrell joined the main cast.[6] On August 6, 2021, Daniel Augustin, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut, Amandla Jahava, and Jaboukie Young-White joined the cast in recurring roles.[8] On August 16, 2021, RJ Cyler joined the main cast.[7] Brittney Jefferson and DomiNque Perry were announced as recurring cast members on January 21, 2022.[9]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began on August 8, 2021, and was scheduled to conclude on November 19, 2021, in Miami, Florida.[19]

Release

The series debuted at American Black Film Festival on June 18, 2022.[20] The series premiered on July 21, 2022 on HBO Max.[3] The series is also available on Binge.[21]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 7.6/10, based on 13 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "Issa Rae's razor-sharp sensibility is fully felt in Rap Sh!t, a raucous chronicle of female camaraderie and youthful ambition."[22] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 80 out of 100 based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[23]

Shanelle Genai praised Rap Sh!t in a review for The Root: "And while the show moves pretty fast and has a lofty amount of topics it’s trying to cover, all in all, the sophomore show from Issa Rae is already proving to be one of the most fun, must-see TV shows this summer."[24] Similarly, Qunci Legardye of The A.V. Club rated the series a B+ and wrote in the review: "Though Rap Sh!t offers a lot of stimulating conversation starters about the state of the music industry, the rise of social media, and Rae’s choices in building her legacy, it’s primarily a funny-ass show about women trying to change their lives."[25] The Ringer's Alison Herman praised the use of cinematographic framing to depict various scenes that take place on digital platforms: "Pilot director Sadé Clacken Joseph, who’s helmed music videos and commercials for Common and T.I., sets the tone, toggling freely between Snapchats, Instagram Lives, phone footage, and cam sessions...Rap Sh!t’s use of online platforms isn’t just innovative. It’s key to the story it wants to tell about a world where clout and musical cred are increasingly interrelated.[26] Shelli Nicole praised the friendship at the core of the series in a review for RogerEbert.com: "“Rap Sh!t” not only centers friendship but it’s a new one, one that is being rediscovered. Yes, there is judgment and bickering between the two, but there is also sweetness and care. It feels real as they discover each other’s flaws, uncover their needs, and learn about themselves through the eyes of another person."[27]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Otterson, Joe (February 11, 2021). "Issa Rae Comedy 'Rap Sh*t' Gets HBO Max Series Order". Variety. Retrieved February 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ a b Robertson, Darryl (October 30, 2019). "Issa Rae To Produce 'Rap Sh*t,' An HBO Max Series". Vibe. Retrieved February 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (June 13, 2022). "'Rap Sh!t': Issa Rae Comedy At HBO Max Reveals Premiere Date And Teaser Trailer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Betancourt, Bianca (February 12, 2021). "A New Issa Rae Comedy for HBO Titled 'Rap Sh*t' Is Already on the Way". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved February 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d e Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (May 5, 2021). "Aida Osman, KaMillion, Jonica Booth to Lead Issa Rae Comedy 'Rap Sh*t' at HBO Max, Sadé Clacken Joseph to Direct". Variety. Retrieved May 13, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (July 9, 2021). "'Rap Sh*t': Devon Terrell To Star In Issa Rae's HBO Max Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 9, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Otterson, Joe (August 16, 2021). "RJ Cyler Joins Issa Rae HBO Max Comedy Series 'Rap Sh*t' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c d e Petski, Denise (August 6, 2021). "'Rap Sh*t': Issa Rae's HBO Max Series Adds Four To Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  9. ^ a b c "HBO Max series 'Rap Sh*t' adds Brittney Jefferson, DomiNque Perry to cast". TheGrio. January 21, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  10. ^ "Rap Sh!t – Episodes". Writers Guild of America West. February 16, 2022. Retrieved June 13, 2022.
  11. ^ "Rap Sh!t – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Crave July Daily Schedule" (PDF). Bell Media. pp. 6, 8. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
  13. ^ a b Godlfine, Jael (October 30, 2019). "Issa Rae Is Creating a TV Show About a Female Rap Group". Paper. Retrieved February 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ Thornton, Cedric 'Big Ced' (February 15, 2021). "Issa Rae Reveals New HBO Max Comedy Series". Black Enterprise. Retrieved February 27, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ a b Herman, Alison (July 21, 2022). "Issa Rae's 'Rap Sh!t' Is the Show We Thought 'Atlanta' Would Be". The Ringer. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  16. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (May 5, 2021). "'Rap Sh*t': Aida Osman, KaMillion & Jonica Booth To Headline Issa Rae's HBO Max Series, Sadé Clacken Joseph To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  17. ^ Grobar, Matt (August 23, 2021). "'Rap Sh*t': Devonté Hynes Boards Issa Rae's HBO Max Comedy Series As Composer". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  18. ^ Patten, Dominic (July 18, 2022). "Issa Rae's 'Rap Sh!t' Scores CA Tax Incentives To Move West For Anticipated Season 2 Of HBO Max Series". Deadline. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  19. ^ "Rap Sh*t". Variety Insight. Archived from the original on September 6, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  20. ^ Abraham, Mya (May 3, 2022). "Issa Rae's New Series 'Rap Sh*t' To Debut At American Black Film Festival 2022". VIBE.com. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  21. ^ Streamotion (July 24, 2022). "Rap Sh!t | WATCH ON BINGE". [Binge].{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. ^ "Rap Sh!t: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  23. ^ "Rap Sh!t: Season 1". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  24. ^ Genai, Shanelle (July 22, 2022). "Issa Rae's Rap Sh!t Premiere Is Full of Substance, Seducing and Scheming". The Root. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  25. ^ "Rap Sh!t depicts the hilarious rise of a female hip-hop duo". The A.V. Club. July 21, 2022. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  26. ^ Herman, Alison (July 21, 2022). "Issa Rae's 'Rap Sh!t' Is the Show We Thought 'Atlanta' Would Be". The Ringer. Retrieved July 22, 2022.
  27. ^ Nicole, Shelli. "Rap Sh!t Marks Triumphant Return to HBO for Issa Rae | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rap_Sh!t&oldid=1100320950"