what is love and is there truly “never too much”? let’s ask issa rae’s iconic character on the beloved show insecure.

We explore the relationship between narrative storytelling and the exploration of a timeless love song.

  • Issa Vandross is the deepfake mashup the world didn’t know it needed—until it happened. Created by Myster Giraffe, this clip seamlessly fused the face of Issa Rae with the body and legendary presence of Luther Vandross, making it look like the Insecure star had suddenly become one of the greatest R&B crooners of all time.

    Set to Vandross’s classic hit Never Too Much, the deepfake was flawless, hilarious, and unsettling all at once, a visual remix so unexpected that it instantly became internet gold.

  • Picture this: Issa Rae, but make it Luther Vandross in his prime. The video placed Issa's face onto footage of Vandross performing, complete with perfect lighting, facial expressions, and an uncanny level of realism.

    The deepfake was executed with such precision that it walked the fine line between comedy and wizardry, leaving viewers both mesmerized and cackling.

    It wasn’t just Issa Rae’s face swapped onto Luther; her signature charm somehow remained, making the whole experience feel like it existed in some alternate dimension where she was moonlighting as an R&B legend.

  • The internet lost its mind. Social media blew up with reactions ranging from disbelief to pure joy. Luther Vandross’s official Twitter account even shared it, adding to the surreal nature of it all.

    Celebrities and fans alike flooded the comments, with some calling it "the best thing on the internet" and others joking that the creator was "going straight to hell", in the most affectionate way possible.

    Kendrick Sampson, Issa Rae’s Insecure co-star, reposted it, calling it a hit, and The Root, Shadow & Act, and countless others covered the phenomenon. The love for Issa Vandross was never too much, proving once again that Myster Giraffe has the uncanny ability to remix pop culture in ways that stick with people long after the laughter fades.

LUTHER VANDROSS x ISSA RAE

LUTHER VANDROSS x ISSA RAE

Screenshot of a tweet featuring a person in a music recording studio with headphones, referencing a parody video titled "Issa Vandross - Never Too Much, Insecure Season 4" by MysterGiraffe. The tweet expresses appreciation for the cast of HBO's 'Insecure'.
Webpage from The Root featuring 'Insecure' Season 4 finale and an Issa Rae-Luther Vandross mashup article with an image of a musician performing.
Screenshot of a Shadow and Act article featuring a person with headphones, discussing the "Insecure" series and titled "Issa Vandross Is The Best Thing On The Internet Right Now." It includes social media sharing buttons and related articles on the sidebar.