Issa Rae Runs A Marathon: The Rise Of Celebrity Side Quests
Issa Rae recently skirted off to Portland to run a marathon. And she did so in a weighted vest! The “Insecure” creator and actress took to Instagram to big up herself and a few choice people in her life, including her man.
Rae is not alone as a celebrity who needs a little something on the side to take the edge off. Whether you call it a hobby, a reset button, or a side quest, just know these passion projects allow people like Issa to stretch beyond the spotlight and reconnect with parts of themselves that fame can’t compare to.
Celebrities and their side quests are a reminder that purpose is expansive. Even at the top, there’s always another mountain to climb, another skill to master, and another way to seek joy.
Here’s just a few stars with side quests that fuel them:
Method Man, Behind The Camera
Method Man: The rapper served as an official photographer at the Jets vs. Browns game, reminding us that creativity has no limits, just new ways to express it.
Issa Ran!
Issa Rae: 26.2 miles ans she's still fine after all that? Yeah, our girl is a runner, she's a track star! Excited to see where else Issa's fitness journey takes her.
Nails By Serena
Serena Williams: Move over rackets, this tennis great wants rhinestones! Serena indulges in doing nails as her side quest. She is indeed licensed and keeps her hands busy post-retirement.
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SZA Flippin' Out
SZA: This songbird’s original side quest was music, which she leaned into after realizing she wasn’t going to make it big in gymnastics. However, she still dibbles and dabbles in gymnastics.
Sit On Lenny's Sofa
Lenny Kravitz: What does one do when everything they touch turns to gold? You make furniture, that’s what! Lenny has been teamed up with CB2 for a decade, and they’re on their third furniture collection.
Teddy Print Her @$& Down
T-Pain: Music is obviously Teddy Pain’s bread and butter, but the Grammy-winning artist is also a gamer, a streamer, and a 3D printer, and let’s just say these side quests are equally, if not more lucrative than his sparkling music career.
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Venus, The Designer
Venus Williams: The Williams sisters are ambitious about everything in life, not just tennis. Venus’ interior design company, V Starr Interiors, has been designing luxury spaces for years.
Kelis Is Bountiful
Kelis: This songstress is very serious about what she consumes. So much so, she owns and operates Bounty Farms, a 300-acre property in Kenya where she is building a sustainable retreat and integrating farming with wellness, found products, and a restaurant.
Meg Thee Cosplayer
Meg Thee Stallion: This rapper’s love of anime and cosplay is bigger than a side quest. Meg loves to add her creativity to her visuals and brand collabs.
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A$AP At Homme
A$AP Rocky: Rihanna’s man and baby daddy has been exploring industrial design and 3D furniture concepts for some time now. His brand, Hommemade has been teasing IG for months!
