Idris Elba, “Sexy Doesn’t Apply to Black Men” + Hear Him Explain Why

In a recent interview actor and activist Idris Elba explained why, as a black man, he denies the word sexy. He explained:

“Black men, we’re never called sexy. We’re called athletic, intense, we’re described as being the strong type, the silent type. But we’re never really described as being sexy … in general the word “sexy” doesn’t apply to black men, particularly … The word has been thrown at me a few times, so if I have to say I own it, fine.”

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So ladies and gents (for that matter), do you agree?