Aida Osman
American actor and comedian (born 1997)
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Aida Osman (born July 11, 1997) is an American writer, stand-up comedian, and actress. She is a former co-host of the podcast, Keep It. She has written for Big Mouth, Betty, and the HBO Max series Rap Sh!t, on which she was also a staff writer and co-star.
- Writer
- comedian
- actress
Aida Osman | |
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Osman performing | |
| Born | July 11, 1997 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
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| Children | 1 |
Early life and education
Osman was born on July 11, 1997.[1] She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska where she was raised Muslim.[2] She aspired to a career related to writing and music from youth. Osman participated in show choir, played cello in the school orchestra growing up, played drums in band for a semester, and was active in musical theatre in high school.[3] She graduated from Northeast High School in 2014.[3]
Osman attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy in 2018.[3] She was accepted into law school, but deferred her admission to pursue comedy.[4] She began performing stand-up comedy in Nebraska and moved to New York City in 2019.[4]
Career
Osman amassed a large following on Twitter in 2018. Her first television appearance was Wild 'n Out on MTV.[4] She next wrote for Complex and then starred in the Complex Networks web series Group Therapy.[4] Osman then relocated to Los Angeles to co-host the pop culture podcast Keep It for Crooked Media.[4]
She has written for the Netflix show Big Mouth and the HBO series Betty.[3] In 2022, Osman made her debut lead television role as a co-star and staff writer for Rap Sh!t on HBO Max.[4][5]
Personal life
Osman resides in Los Angeles.[2][6]
Aida is passionate about humanitarian work. In 2020, Osman started a GoFundMe for David McAtee that raised over $200,000 in its first day. Ultimately raising almost $1,000,000 for the McAtee family.[7]
In 2025, Osman married rapper Earl Sweatshirt, with whom she had been in a relationship since August 2022.[citation needed] Osman gave birth to a daughter in July 2025.[8]
In 2024, Osman made the decision to pursue sobriety with her partner and friends.[6]
Television
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | The Young Wife | Sabrina | Actress |
Accolades
- 2023, Forbes 30 under 30 (Hollywood and Entertainment)[9]