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Season 1 – Rap Sh!t

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Two estranged high school friends from Miami reunite to form a rap group.
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Rap Sh!t — Season 1

Rap Sh!t — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Issa Rae's razor-sharp sensibility is fully felt in Rap Sh!t, a raucous chronicle of female camaraderie and youthful ambition.

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Alison Herman The Ringer 08/26/2022
Mia and Shawna are starting from the bottom. Wherever they end up, it’s a pleasure to watch them try. Go to Full Review Nina Metz Chicago Tribune 08/26/2022
3.5/4
There’s so much here to recommend. But what puts the show over the top is the way it captures what I’d call Phone Life. Go to Full Review Roxana Hadadi New York Magazine/Vulture 07/25/2022
Rae’s writing remains charmingly sly, the depiction of Miami is immersive, and the natural, winning chemistry between Osman and KaMillion establishes Rap Sh!t as the summer’s premier hangout show. Go to Full Review Brooke Obie xoNecole 07/20/2023
If we know anything about Issa Rae, it’s that she’s rooting for everybody Black. In her and Singleton's hands, the trauma explored on screen is authentic without retraumatizing the Black audience for the white gaze. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 07/28/2022
3/5
Sometimes the hook that makes a show unique is also the very thing holding it back -- here that's the near-exclusive use of phones and social media to tell the story. Go to Full Review Alci Rengifo Entertainment Voice 07/25/2022
Rae’s immersive approach to building a project is on full display here. This isn’t just a show about rappers and artists. It’s guided by them as well. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lancelot O @Upbeat_New_guy 11/18/2023 I thought it was funny and pathetic until I realized they were trying to be funny. Then it just got more pathetic and I laughed harder. Unwatchable. See more Leticia q @RT53295139 11/10/2023 Blud man they sweared omg this is more oHiO ever that crazy☠️☠️☠️☠️ See more T @RT76083798 11/04/2023 THIS IS TERRIBLE AND CAREFULLY FILMED (a complete fiasco( See more Laurence S @Lazza 10/30/2023 Really disappointing. I was looking forward to this show, but sadly it's fails in so many areas. I hope it improves. See more Nicholas B @RT91199853 08/27/2023 I love this series so much. It's so good! Binged the first season in 2 days. There's nothing else like it out there. But there should be. See more Dee E @RT86424287 01/10/2023 Refreshing to see relatable characters in real situations. I think this a great contrast to insecure. You can tell the show has black writers. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Issa Rae

Creator

Aida Osman

Shawna

KaMillion

Mia

Jonica Booth

Chastity

Devon Terrell

Cliff

RJ Cyler

Lamont

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 21, 2022 Something for the City Stuck at a dead-end hotel job while her long-distance boyfriend attends law school, aspiring rapper Shawna spontaneously invites her estranged friend Mia out for drinks, yielding surprising results. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 21, 2022 Something for the Girls After their first video gains traction, Shawna and Mia's second attempt at success leads to creative differences. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 28, 2022 Something for the Hood As the duo get more serious about their music, Shawna dives deeper into a scheme to help cover costs; Mia fields a proposal from her promoter friend Chastity. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 4, 2022 Something for the Clubs Shawna's boyfriend Cliff criticizes the pair's latest work; Chastity attempts to convince a club to play their song. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 11, 2022 Something for the Weekend The girls take a trip to New York, where Shawna finally reunites with Cliff; Mia meets up with a wealthy stranger. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 18, 2022 Something for the Gram After the events in New York, Mia deals with hateful comments and trolls while Lamont has to step up; Shawna decides to ditch work for the day. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 25, 2022 Something for the DJ Before heading to her first-ever live performance, Shawna faces off against a former friend, whose critical words about the pair's lack of direction hit home. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 1, 2022 Something for The Road After the show, Mia and Shawna find themselves questioning the group's future; Mia forms an unexpected connection; Shawna considers an offer. Details

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Season Info

Director
Sadé Clacken Joseph, Jay Ellis
Creator
Issa Rae
Executive Producer
Issa Rae, Dave Becky, Montrel McKay, John Barry, Syreeta Singleton, JT, Yung Miami, Kevin Lee, Pierre Thomas, Deniese Davis, Rosa Handelman
Screenwriter
Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 21, 2022