The Inglewood native is the first person to receive the honor in the city’s 114-year history.

“I’m a little emotional.

I’m trying to be a thug right now,” Rae said.

Inglewood Mayor James Butts presents Issa Rae with first ever Ci ty of Inglewood key to the city on stage during the Taste Of Inglewood Experience presents Market Street Vibez Pre-Game Extravaganza on February 12, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Issa Rae receives a key to the city of Inglewood on Saturday.Karim Saafir/Getty

I just want to thank you all so much for your support.

“My mom and my sister who live here actively and just for being here.

Rae added, “I’m truly honored to receive this.

I will always put on for my city.

Inglewood, South L.A., stand up.”

“I know myself, to an extent, and my relationships.

And the shows that I’ve loved have a specificity.

“It just really came down to basing it off real people and real experience.

Issa is so close to me, and Molly is so close to my best friend.”