Aida Osman Worked Her Way From the "Rap Sh!t" Writers' Room to Her TV Role

Aida Osman may be an acting newcomer, but she's no stranger to the entertainment world. The Nebraska native stars in Issa Rae's "Rap Sh!t" as Shawna - one half of the show's up-and-coming rap duo and a character she helped create specifically for herself. Before her TV debut, Osman started out as a writer on Netflix's "Big Mouth" and HBO's "Betty," also serving as a cohost on the "Keep It!" podcast. However, Osman's gig on her new HBO Max show isn't her first time flexing her creativity. After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018, Osman built a following on Twitter a year later from a funny viral video of her rapping about . . . err, pegging. From there, her career took off as she booked her "Big Mouth" job almost immediately after, per Vanity Fair. Fast forward three years, and Osman is poised to make a huge splash in her summertime, hip-hop-inspired series, which debuts on July 21. Keep reading to learn more about the comedy writer turned actor. Related: Issa Rae's "Rap Sh!t" Features Original Lyrics From Real-Life Hip-Hop Artists

Jul 20, 2022 - 19:01

Aida Osman Worked Her Way From the "Rap Sh!t" Writers' Room to Her TV Role

Aida Osman may be an acting newcomer, but she's no stranger to the entertainment world. The Nebraska native stars in Issa Rae's "Rap Sh!t" as Shawna - one half of the show's up-and-coming rap duo and a character she helped create specifically for herself. Before her TV debut, Osman started out as a writer on Netflix's "Big Mouth" and HBO's "Betty," also serving as a cohost on the "Keep It!" podcast. However, Osman's gig on her new HBO Max show isn't her first time flexing her creativity.

After graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018, Osman built a following on Twitter a year later from a funny viral video of her rapping about . . . err, pegging. From there, her career took off as she booked her "Big Mouth" job almost immediately after, per Vanity Fair.

Fast forward three years, and Osman is poised to make a huge splash in her summertime, hip-hop-inspired series, which debuts on July 21. Keep reading to learn more about the comedy writer turned actor.