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Recapping #INSECUREFEST for Season 3 of Insecure<\/strong>Posted by Erial Tompkins<\/p>\n

July 25, 2018<\/p>\n

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This past weekend, HBO took over Los Angeles as the network took the annual Insecure Block Party series to the next level with the first-ever #INSECUREFEST<\/strong> for the third season of the hit comedy series \u201cINSECURE\u201d. The star-studded, red carpet premiere event converted LA\u2019s new state-of-the-art soccer stadium (Banc of California Stadium) into carnival-themed festival grounds as stars Issa Rae, Yvonne Orji, Y\u2019lan Noel and the rest of the show\u2019s talented cast and crew attended.<\/p>\n

The one-of-a-kind premiere event included an exclusive screening of INSECURE season 3 episode 1, as well as delicious food and drinks from stadium vendors, carnival games, bounce houses and FIVE special musical performances from today\u2019s top R&B and Hip-hop artist. The cast and crew danced alongside fans of the show as DJ Jasmine Solano provided the soundtrack for the party and Gia Peppers hosted.<\/p>\n

Blackfilm.com spoke with the show\u2019s creator, lead writer and star Issa Rae about her advice for aspiring black filmmakers and more.<\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 21: Actress Issa Rae attends HBO’s Insecure Block Party at Banc of California Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic\/FilmMagic for HBO )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When it comes to creation as an aspiring filmmaker, Rae says it\u2019s all about your tribe. \u201cWork with other aspiring artists, but in a different lane. So\u2026 if you\u2019re a writer, work with a cinematographer. Find other people and make stuff together. That\u2019s what I did.\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rae continues to collaborate with other talented people on projects, like the recently-announced YouTube series Giants with Empire\u2019s Jussie Smollett.<\/p>\n

Then, we got an important bit of information: Issa Rae\u2019s favorite Michael Jackson video. She acknowledges the magic of \u201cThriller,\u201d but a video from Jackson\u2019s Dangerous has really grown on her. \u201c\u2018Remember the Time\u2019 [is] so starkly black and beautiful,\u201d<\/strong> When she learned the video was directed by iconic filmmaker John Singleton, she said, \u201cI had no idea! Now that\u2019s my favorite one.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

When it comes to Season 3, it looks like we won\u2019t be seeing much of Issa\u2019s ex Lawrence, played by Jay Ellis (sorry, #LawrenceHive). As Issa told Vulture<\/a>, \u201cWe want to stay as true to life as possible. They had a great conversation at the end of season two and it was just about like, hey, she\u2019s moving on Daniel, sometimes we have those conversations You never see the exes again. And it\u2019s okay! You gotta explore life without Lawrence.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 21: Actors Yvonne Orji (R) and Issa Rae attend HBO’s Insecure Block Party at Banc of California Stadium on July 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by FilmMagic\/FilmMagic for HBO )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But the season opener is packed with Issa-Daniel and Molly-Dro action. In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Rae mentioned that the season will explore black masculinity as it pertains to women.<\/p>\n

The performances for the evening included:<\/p>\n

2 Chainz (Rapper)<\/strong> \u2013 Headlined the first-ever Insecure Fest with a 30-mintue set from the rapper\u2019s extensive catalog of hit records and features\u2026.and debuted a new single off his new album!
\nJorja Smith (Singer)<\/strong> \u2013 The soulful singer controlled the vibes performing four songs as the crowd sung along
\nAmin\u00e9 (Rapper)<\/strong> \u2013 Performed his hit records \u201cSpice Girl\u201d and \u201cCaroline\u201d
\nRico Nasty (Rapper)<\/strong> \u2013 The Atlantic Records Rapper performed an mix from her album Nasty
\nSaweetie (Rapper)<\/strong> \u2013 Performed her hit song \u201cIcy Girl\u201d<\/p>\n

The red carpet included the show\u2019s talent:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Issa Rae<\/strong> \u2013 Creator, Executive Producer, Star
\nYvonne Orji<\/strong> – as Molly
\nPrentice Penny<\/strong> \u2013 Executive Producer
\nY’lan Noel<\/strong> \u2013 as Daniel
\nSarunas Jackson<\/strong> – as Alejandro \u201cDro\u201d
\nLisa Joyce<\/strong> \u2013 as Frieda
\n“Lil Rel” Howery<\/strong> \u2013 as Quentin
\nCatherine Curtin<\/strong> \u2013 as Joanne
\nNatasha Rothwell<\/strong> \u2013 as Kelli
\nWade Allain<\/strong> \u2013 as Derek
\nNeil Brown Jr<\/strong> \u2013 as Chad
\nKendrick Sampson<\/strong> \u2013 as Nathan<\/p>\n

The half-hour comedy series INSECURE, starring Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, looks at the friendship between two modern-day black women who deal with their own real-life flaws, as they attempt to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences. Created and executive produced by Issa Rae, the show is also executive produced by Prentice Penny, Melina Matsoukas, Michael Rotenberg, Dave Becky and Jonathan Berry, Larry Wilmore serves as co-creator.<\/p>\n

\u201cINSECURE\u201d season three premieres exclusively on HBO on Sunday, August 12th at 10:30 PM ET\/PT.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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