Issa Rae, in an interview with TIME, expressed frustration over the lack of priority given to Black stories in Hollywood and the failure of executives to fulfill promises of diversity and inclusion. She highlighted the economic necessity for change and criticized the aging executives for holding onto their positions, preventing young talent from entering. Rae also criticized conglomerate leaders for making decisions about Hollywood, stating that they lack creativity and are driven by financial motives. She emphasized that Hollywood is currently in a state of fear and cluelessness, with decisions being influenced by Wall Street. Rae's comments reflect her concerns about the industry's future and its impact on people of color.
Issa Rae has a bone to pick with Hollywood execs. Watch here 👇 https://t.co/luFT8kFuOz
Issa Rae Blasts Hollywood Execs For Copping Out Of Diversity Promise | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/GxIjgWLr4I
Issa Rae has “never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless and at the mercy of Wall Street." “I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore,” Rae says. “Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood." https://t.co/CReB0wWwtk
Issa Rae Sees Hollywood Falling Down On Promises Of Diversity And Inclusion https://t.co/XqJyvITOYW
Issa Rae Feels There "Aren’t a Lot of Smart Executives Anymore," Expresses Concern for Hollywood's Future https://t.co/djAptl9mXK
“I’ve never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless,” Issa Rae said. “I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore. And a lot of them have aged out and are holding on to their positions and refusing to let young blood get in.” https://t.co/K2NjcBqfHO https://t.co/MWR38zi1yi
Issa Rae lamented the current state of Hollywood post-strike in a new interview: “I’ve never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless, and at the mercy of Wall Street.” https://t.co/B7R0LmksW9
Issa Rae spoke candidly about the current state of Hollywood in a new interview, stating bluntly that she believes “there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore.” https://t.co/o4KZyR7Nim
Issa Rae is calling out Hollywood for being “scared” of pioneering creatives. “Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood. Y’all aren’t creative people. Stick to the money. You’re killing your own industry.” https://t.co/jkKG3iU9Mm https://t.co/D00ibRCdOM
Issa Rae: ‘I’ve Never Seen Hollywood This Scared and Clueless’ https://t.co/rRWBZI4a9D https://t.co/I4KnCSduaw
Issa Rae has “never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless and at the mercy of Wall Street.” “I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore,” Rae says. "Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood. Y’all aren’t creative people.… https://t.co/aveLlS8sLW
Issa Rae Says Hollywood Is 'Scared, Clueless and at the Mercy of Wall Street' and Black Stories Are 'Less of a Priority': 'There Aren’t a Lot of Smart Execs Anymore' https://t.co/CReB0wVYDM
Issa Rae on the current leaders of Hollywood "I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore ... a lot of them have aged out and are holding on to their positions and refusing to let young blood get in" (via @TIME) https://t.co/dQkP9Muzar
Issa Rae: “I recognize that I have to do well economically to be able to make change. That's frustrating, that's ugly. But I recognize that money moves things faster—and so much of what I do is with the intention to help make those moves” https://t.co/OVT26ffd7I
Issa Rae on the cover of @TIME is the perfect way to kick off Black History Month 🙌🏾 She discussed the lack of priority Black stories are receiving in the industry, and revealed that she is currently in development for two new projects at HBO. We can’t wait to tune in! https://t.co/NubOV9ihTS
The cancellation of Rap Sh!t is just one example of what Issa Rae sees as a larger withering of promises Hollywood executives made in 2020: "There is a bitterness of just like, who suffers from you guys pulling back? People of color always do" https://t.co/fiofX4jWjw