Emmy-nominated triple threat (plus some)Issa Rae’s latest HBO Max original seriesRap Sh!trecently relocated productionto sunny California ahead of the show’s first season premiere in July. Less than two months after the series' streaming debut,Rap Sh!thas been officially renewed for a second season
The eight-episode series' first season follows Shawna (Aida Osman) and her estranged high school friend Mia, played by real-life rapper and songwriterKaMillion, on a mission to find success within the music industry. After the two reconnect, they make the decision to form a rap group. Shawna and Mia begin to get noticed, but as their rocky career takes off, the tensions between the pair and the drama surrounding their new lives grows, leading to a climactic season finale.
Rap Sh!thas been highly praised since its summer premiere as “a hilarious and experimental comedy.” Creator Rae, who’s known for her other HBO originalInsecure, was inspired to write the series when she came across a music producer’s unnecessary critique of female rappers. The show excelled with audiences and has now officially been renewed for a second season, with production moving to California. ShowrunnerSyreeta Singletonpromises the second season will go “bigger and harder,” while Rae credited the freshman season’s outstanding success to their “incredibly talented team.”
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HBO Max’s Head of Original Content,Sarah Aubrey, spoke on Mia and Shawna’s future, referring to their viral hit:
“We are so excited to continue this journey with Shawna and Mia and the incredibly fun world of RAP SH!T. With the wonderfully comedic and unique perspectives of Aida Osman, KaMillion, Issa Rae, Syreeta Singleton and the team at HOORAE, season two is sure to bring even more seducing and scheming.”
Featured inRap Sh!talongside stars Osman and KaMillion areJonica Booth,Daniel Augustin,R.J. Cyler,Nijah Brenea,Pretty Vee,Victoria Richards,and more.
Rap Sh!tis executive produced and co-written by Rae and showrunner Singleton. HOORAE’sMontrel McKayand 3 Arts Entertainment’sJonathan BerryandDave Beckyalso executive produce. Co-executive producers include Quality Control Films’Kevin “Coach K” Lee,Pierre “P” Thomas, HOORAE’sSara Rastogi, and hip-hop duoYung MiamiandJTofCity Girls.
Season 1 ofRap Sh!tis available to stream on HBO Max. You can watch a teaser for the show and read the official synopsis below:
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.
