‘Awkward Black Girl’ Issa Rae Named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30

Yeah, her grind is real.

By Jamilah King Jan 07, 2014

Looks like 2014 is turning out to be just as good as 2013 for Issa Rae. The 28-year-old comedian and writer was just named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Last year was a huge one for Rae as she teamed up with ABC’s Shonda Rhimes and was cast as Nina Simone in an upcoming Lorraine Hansberry biopic. She’s also writing a new show for HBO and working on a book. 

Yeah, her grind is real.