‘BMF’ Actor Da’Vinchi Says Overseas Black Actors May Be ‘More Focused,’ Agrees Some Think They’re Better Than Black Americans

‘BMF’ Actor Da’Vinchi Says Overseas Black Actors May Be ‘More Focused,’ Agrees Some Think They’re Better Than Black Americans

“BMF” actor Da’Vinchi is sharing his thoughts on American culture, overseas actors and the relationship between Black Americans and other members of the Black diaspora.

In a trailer for his appearance on Cam Newton’s @funkyfriday Da’Vinchi argued that convenience in America may be making people less self-sufficient.

“Humans are becoming, like, more incompetent,” he said. “You got people that’s 25, 30, 35, like they can’t do their own laundry. I could take care of myself, like, fully at like eight years old. But in America, no shade to you guys, you’re just incompetent for a really long time.”

Newton disagreed, telling him, “What America’s premise is, is efficiency. If there’s an easier way to do something, that’s what it will be.” Da’Vinchi pushed back, saying, “And as collateral, the nation, the kids suffer because they become incompetent.” He continued, “Just because one company is prospering because something is efficient, but if the entire nation is dying ’cause of it, I don’t think that’s efficient.”

The conversation then turned to “BMF” and overseas actors landing American roles. Da’Vinchi said, “I wouldn’t have been surprised if somebody who was born in London would’ve gotten that role.” He also suggested “BMF” could have continued under different circumstances, adding, “With Meech, we probably still would’ve been running.”

Da’Vinchi went on to explain why he believes some producers may look overseas when casting. “I do think some producers probably just like, ‘You know what? We want an overseas actor,’ ’cause they’re probably gonna be more focused,” he said. “They’re probably gonna be less worried about being a celebrity or influencer and probably just locking in on the work.”

Newton then raised a broader issue involving Black Americans and the diaspora, saying, “I’m ready for hate. There’s a stigma those in the Caribbean, Africa, or the UK think that they are better than Black Americans.”

“I think that’s true,” Da’Vinchi responded. He added, “I mean… look, I don’t think it’s right,” before the trailer moves on, leaving more of their conversation for the full episode.