Issa of “Insecure”

RAE

This Emmy-nominated actress also co-created the HBO series and shares her first name with a famous poet and activist from the Harlem Renaissance.

This clue refers to Issa Rae, the creator and star of the HBO series Insecure. The answer is simply her first name, "RAE," which is how she’s often credited or known in pop culture. Since the clue already gives her full first name ("Issa"), the answer plays on the common shorthand version of her name. It’s a straightforward reference to a well-known figure in TV and entertainment.