Ep 10. Issa Rae Raps While Eating Spicy Wings
- August 16, 2018
- 23 min
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(10)
Issa Rae, best known for her leading role in "Insecure," joins host Sean Evans on season 6 episode 10 of Hot Ones. As always, Evans starts with a mild wing and slowly increases the heat through ten wings, each one featuring a different hot sauce. While the duo works their way through the wings, they chat about everything from Issa's first rap name to the inspiration behind her hit show.
Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into Issa's life and career. She talks about creating her first web series, "The Misadventures of an Awkward Black Girl," and how it has grown into a successful career in acting, writing, and producing. The two also discuss her experience hosting the 2018 CFDA Awards and her recent appearance on "A Black Lady Sketch Show."
As Evans turns up the heat on the wings, Issa reacts in a variety of ways, from declaring her love for the spiciness to pleading with Evans to slow down. But no matter how hot the wings get, Issa keeps her cool and even surprises Evans when she breaks out into a rap.
In addition to discussing her work, Issa also opens up about her personal life, including her love of comfort food. She even shares her top three comfort foods, which include macaroni and cheese, pizza, and fried chicken. As the heat intensifies, both Issa and Evans turn to milk and water to cool down their taste buds.
The episode concludes with a segment called "The Last Dab," where Evans and Issa try a hot sauce that clocks in at over two million Scoville units. Despite initially being hesitant, Issa eventually decides to take the plunge and tries the sauce, giving her final thoughts on the experience.
Throughout the episode, viewers get an authentic look at Issa Rae's life and personality, as well as her love for spicy food. As always, Evans delivers his signature mix of witty humor and insightful questions, making for an entertaining and informative show. Whether you're a fan of Issa Rae or simply love watching people try to eat impossibly spicy foods, this episode of Hot Ones is a must-watch.