Artist Coletrane Williams Says The Best Dates Aren't Planned
For all my ladies looking to indulge in a little more than chocolate and wine this month, xoNecole is here to help. We've rounded up more than a fair share of eye candy and we found out exactly what they're looking for in love and how they personally care for their women. From musicians and models to poets and actors, these amazing men are sure to make your heart skip a beat. Check out these gorgeous MCMs and don't ever say we never did anything nice for you. We always got you, sis.
Meet Coletrane Williams.
Coletrane Williams is a multi-talented musician and actor hailing from Savannah, GA. If his name seems to ring a bell, it's because he's starred in notable TV shows such as Greenleaf and most recently, Love Is___, where he played the role as Marvin. In addition to acting, he's a rising singer and songwriter and his latest album entitled Jericho is available to stream now.
Indulge responsibly ladies…
Courtesy of Coletrane Williams
On the Qualities He Looks for in a Woman...
"A woman who is passionate towards herself and her goals. I guess that quality could be called ambition. I want to be with someone fun and trustworthy so that I'm comfortable. I would also want to be with someone adventurous because life is nothing but discovery."
On His Ideal Date...
"I feel the best dates for me aren't planned — so I'm all about spontaneous trips to the beach at midnight. This way we can listen to music and talk about our goals."
On What His Last Serious Relationship Taught Him...
"Man, oh, man. Overall, I want to say it taught me resilience. I also learned that love can be shared mutually and still be misunderstood. That there can still be different weights to the meaning of reasons as to why each person is in love."
On Major Relationship Deal-Breakers...
"Trust and loyalty."
On the Hardest Part About Dating in this Day and Age...
"I don't think it's any harder to date now than then. I feel like a lot of people are looking for love, allowing yourself to be open to it is the key."
On Making His Woman Feel Special...
"I think it depends on the woman you're trying to make feel special, but in general, listen to her and focus on maintaining a balance. For example, if she cooks, then I'll clean. But if it's a special occasion, then I'll write something for her or just try to show her where she stands in my life."
On The First Thing He Notices About a Woman...
"It depends on the woman's fly! But honestly, it's energy over everything. If I don't feel her, it won't matter how bad she is."
On His Relationship Status...
"I'm single."
For more of Coletrane, follow him on Instagram.
Writer. Empath. Escapist. Young, gifted, and Black. Shanelle Genai is a proud Southern girl in a serious relationship with celebrity interviews, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and long walks down Sephora aisles. Keep up with her on IG @shanellegenai.
ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Rihanna Talks Shedding Expectations And Finding Balance As A Mother
Since becoming a mother in 2022, Rihanna has defined parenthood by her terms and hopes to pass that sense of autonomy on to her children.
For Vogue China’s April cover story, Rihanna shared her perspective on raising her two sons with A$AP Rocky, and how she hopes to preserve her children’s uniqueness, devoid of societal expectations.
"The most beautiful thing...is that [children] come into the world with their own individuality and sincerity, without any logic or conformity,” she told the publication. “Which usually makes you feel that you must fit into a certain group."
The “Work” artist, known for her trendsetting style and captivating persona, expressed her desire to support children in fully embracing their individuality and encouraging them to be whoever they want to be. "It's really beautiful to see and I want to continue to help them navigate that and make sure that they know they can be whoever they want to be,” she says.
She continues, “They should embrace it completely, because it's beautiful, and it's unique. I love them just that way."
From shattering music charts to shaking up the beauty industry, Rihanna has forged a path that has since created the “dream” life we see today. One that she says has made her parents proud of.
“I’m living my dream,” she continued. “My parents were very proud of that because they just wanted me to be happy and successful. So, I think the key thing is to find some kind of balance. Yes, balance is important. Do this and you get the best of both worlds. You can write your own life the way you want, and it will be beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to let go of everyone’s expectations and start living your own story.”
Rihanna, who shares sons, RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky, recently shared her vision for expanding her family in the future in Interview Magazine.
When stylist Mel Ottenberg asked about the number of additional children she hoped to have, Rihanna replied, "As many as God wants me to have.”
"I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl,” she adds. “But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy."
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