HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jo-Issa Rae Diop, also known as Issa Rae, was born on January 12, 1985, and turns 34. The writer is from Los Angeles, California. Rae gained a following after her popular YouTube web series, ‘Awkward Black Girl,’ went viral. She also released her book, <br />‘The Misadventures of Awkward <br />Black Girl’ in 2015, which became a <br />New York Times <br />best-seller. Rae then went on to create <br />and star in her hit <br />HBO series, Insecure, which has been <br />renewed for a <br />fourth season. The actress has been <br />nominated for two Golden <br />Globes and an Emmy. Rae is starring in the <br />upcoming comedy, Little, <br />hitting theaters April 12. Happy Birthday, Issa Rae!
