INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Inglewood-native Issa Rae is an award-winning actress, director, writer and producer, but on Tuesday she added barista to the list. Issa the barista greeted fans, took selfies and served up coffee at Inglewood's Hilltop Coffee & Kitchen where she's a co-owner. Hundreds were lined up for blocks to get a glimpse of her.
In February, Rae became the first person to receive a key to the city of Inglewood. She was also recently nominated for another Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for her role on her show"Insecure." The show spotlights Inglewood and South L.A., and many in attendance said Rae's success has been an inspiration to the community.
"She means that you can be yourself," said Wilson 'Scoop' Comeaux from Long Beach."You can win and you can do exactly what you want to do just by being yourself, just by continuing to stay creative and don't take no for an answer."
Of course she did 😐 WHEN I GO IT’S CLOSED! I wanna meet Issa ☹️
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I love you IssaRae !!!