After Issa Rae‘s hit show “Insecure” ended after five seasons in December 2021, fans wondered what was next for the multi-hyphenate. In 2022, Issa Rae furthered her creativity and premiered a new show, “Rap Sh!t.” The HBO Max series follows two former friends, Mia (KaMillion) and Shawna (Aida Osman), on their journey to rap stardom.
In September 2022, HBO Max renewed the series for a second season, which later hit the streaming platform in November 2023. Since its premiere, fans have tuned in to enjoy the perfectly curated soundtrack while watching Shawna and Mia follow their dreams.
“Rap Sh!t” stars KaMillion and Osman have brought Issa Rae’s vision to life with their many (many) talents. Here are 10 facts about the two actresses you may not know!
1. KaMillion (Mia)
- A “Love & Hip-Hop” come up story. The “Rap Sh!t” star was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She even appeared in the third season of “Love & Hip Hop: Miami.”
- Can you say triple threat? Much like her co-star, KaMillion is multi-talented. The actress is a singer and dancer and has performed with some of the industry’s elite: Rihanna, Missy Elliot, and more.
- Her pen is always penning. Along with being a vocalist, KaMillion is also a successful songwriter. Per Deadline, the star has received many writing credits, including H.E.R.’s track “Rather Be” on the singer’s self-titled 2019 album, which earned them the Best R&B Album Grammy award.
- She does this “Rap Sh!t.” Before being cast as one of the “Rap Sh!t” stars, you could hear her voice on the theme song for the “Black Lady Sketch Show.”
- Boss moves. Aside from flexing her skills as a songwriter and vocalist, the talent is also the proud owner of the record label, Pink Money Musiq.
2. Aida Osman (Shawna)
- Osman is the definition of multi-talented. Aside from being an actress, the “Rap Sh!t” star is a writer, producer, comedian, and podcast host.
- She is a couple of degrees hot. Osman obtained a degree in philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018. She was also accepted into law school, which she planned to attend. However, she decided to pursue being an entertainer.
- Osman knows exactly who she is. In a July 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, the “Ugly Betty” writer shared that she identifies as non-binary. She also identifies as queer, using she/they pronouns.
- “Rap Sh!t” is her moment. In addition to being one of the “Rap Sh!t” stars, she is also a staff writer for the show.
- She is Eritrean-American. Although she was born and raised in Nebraska, she told the publication that her father is from Eritrea, thus making her Eritrean-American.
Mia and Shawna are still finding their way to stardom, while Aida Osman and Kamillion are already stars in their own right. Osman and Kamillion may be new to some viewers, but they have been making waves in the entertainment industry for a while. So, it’s no surprise that Osman and KaMillion are the lead stars of Rae’s “Rap Sh!t.”
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