Syreeta Singleton

Syreeta Singleton is an American producer and writer. She wrote for the series Black Monday, Central Park, and Insecure and served as the showrunner of Rap Sh!t. Her debut feature screenplay One of Them Days (starring Keke Palmer and SZA) was nominated for two Black Reel Awards and an Independent Spirit Award.

Life and career Singleton was born and raised in Los Angeles. She began writing stories, raps, and poems during childhood. She received a degree in public relations and later worked as a production assistant. She worked full time as a publicist before shifting to focus on screenwriting. In 2019, a re-imagining of Set It Off to be produced by Rae and co-written with Nina Gloster was announced. In 2021, she signed a one-year overall deal with HBO and Max.

Next, Issa Rae asked Singleton to serve as showrunner for Rae's second scripted series, Rap Sh!t, which ran for two seasons. Singleton was also a writer for Black Monday and Central Park. The comedy, starring, Keke Palmer and SZA, received positive critical reception.

Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Ref. Black Reel Awards 2020 Outstanding Writing, Comedy Series Insecure (for "Lowkey Movin' On") 2026 Outstanding Screenplay One of Them Days Outstanding First Screenplay Gotham Awards 2022 Breakthrough Series – Shortform Rap Sh!t Independent Spirit Awards 2026 Best First Screenplay One of Them Days NAACP Image Awards 2023 Outstanding Breakthrough Creative (Television) Rap Sh!t