After a lengthy delay due to the dual Hollywood strikes, the Issa Rae-produced comedy series Rap Sh!t is back for a second season. The show picks up with Shawna (Aida Osman) and Mia (KaMillion) leveling up as they enter the big leagues going on tour and opening for a major artist. In their climb to the top, they find themselves at a pivotal moment in their rap career, forcing them to decide if they will stay true to themselves or conform to the demands of the music industry. The elevated, inspiring, and poignantly funny series celebrates Black women and diverse music while not shying away from diving into the complexities of the industry as Shawna and Mia go deeper into this world. Rae and showrunner Syreeta Singleton teed up season 2 in a preseason interview with Blavity’s Shadow and Act. The show maintains relevance to what’s happening in real-time, with Singleton, noting art imitates life in the upcoming season. “They’re on tour this season and they’re in an atmosphere that is...
