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Rae Lil Black

Rae Lil Black is the former stage name of Nuray Istiqbal, a Japanese former pornographic actress, model and social media influencer.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Rae Lil Black is the former stage name of Nuray Istiqbal, a Japanese former pornographic actress, model and social media influencer. She is known for her work in the adult film industry and later for creating online content on platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. Public sources also report that she retired from adult films and later converted to Islam in 2024.

Early life

Available sources say she was born in Osaka, Japan, on 17 August 1996. Her birth name is usually listed as Kae Asakura, although some sources give alternative names.

Adult film career

She began working in the adult film industry in 2018 under the stage name Rae Lil Black. She was active in pornographic film before later describing herself as retired from the industry.

Online and influencer work

After her adult film career, she became active as a social media influencer and content creator. Sources describe her posting vlogs and other content on YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.

Personal life

In 2024, public reports stated that she converted to Islam and began using the name Nuray Istiqbal. Some sources link this change to a visit to Malaysia and later religious study in Japan.

Key facts

  • Rae Lil Black is a Japanese former pornographic actress and later online content creator.
  • She was born on 17 August 1996 in Osaka, Japan, with birth name commonly given as Kae Asakura.
  • She entered the adult film industry in 2018 and later retired to focus on social media.
  • In 2024, she converted to Islam and adopted the name Nuray Istiqbal.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rae Lil Black?
Rae Lil Black is the former stage name of a Japanese former pornographic actress who later worked as an influencer and content creator.
What is Rae Lil Black’s real name?
Most sources identify her birth name as Kae Asakura, though some sources report alternative names.
When was Rae Lil Black born?
She was born on 17 August 1996.
Where is Rae Lil Black from?
She was born in Osaka, Japan.
Is Rae Lil Black still working in adult films?
Public sources say she retired from the adult industry and shifted to social media content creation.
Did Rae Lil Black change her name?
Sources report that she adopted the name Nuray Istiqbal after converting to Islam in 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rae_Lil_Black
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, former stage name, adult film background, later influencer work, reported conversion to Islam and name change.
  2. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113109569
    Supports: Identity, birth date, birthplace, nationality, occupation, and years active in pornographic film.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10200546/
    Supports: Born in Osaka on 17 August 1996 and professional identity as an actress.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rae_Lil_Black
    Supports: Japanese former pornographic actress and content creator; platform activity.
  5. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1gnEmXP2qY
    Supports: Self-description as retired from the adult industry and working as a social media influencer.
  6. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrm22Lb8xAQ
    Supports: Discussion of her adult career, move to Bangkok, and public persona as an online creator.