Quantcast
'Candyman' Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reading Thirst Tweets Has Us Hollering
Celebrity News

'Candyman' Star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Reading Thirst Tweets Has Us Hollering

If you haven't heard by now, Yahya Abdul Mateen II is the 'it guy' in Hollywood. He currently stars in Nia DaCosta's adaptation of the cult thriller Candyman, and he hasn't slowed down since. His appeal? His unwavering charm, his statuesque gladiator silhouette, and unfamiliar name that commands the room. But he's much more than that.


He's actually an 'Emmy-winning' those things.

Additionally, he's an 'Emmy-winning' those things that has the ladies lining up at the door to shoot their inevitable shot (because when you're beautiful, you already know it's coming your way). The actor joined Buzzfeed for their 'Thirst Tweets' segment, a segment where celebrities read tweets hilariously lusty tweets about said celebrity, that are found on the internet. And listennnnn, the ladies did not disappoint.

The video opens with him introducing himself and saying:

"I'm a little bit afraid of what these are going to say because my timeline be off the hook. Let me see what y'all got."

The tweets started out simple and complimentary:

YouTube

"That's tame, that's very tame. I'll take it."

He then goes on to say that he loves his beard and he loves to cook! Ladies, he cooks! He loves to wear his grill too, which he proudly claims that ladies that love that will 'mess around and get snatched up.'

But then the ladies started asking what we all wanted to know:

YouTube

Well, we're on count 52, but I have all night to keep going. #kanyeshrug

"You should tweet me compliments more often. If you tweet me, I'll read them in the morning. I'll make a calendar of all your tweets, or just for every month, it'll be a different tweet, and I'll just read it. Keep my confidence high. I like that."

And slowly started getting to the point:

YouTube

After getting a good laugh, at the thought of women doing kegels on sight, he says:

'That's funny.'

I'm confused...you didn't know this was normal, sir? *stares in collective Black woman confusion*

The whole entire, and CLEAR, point:

Giphy/YouTube

"Alright, you better holler at me. I appreciate the respectfully, because respectfully is important. But getting your back broke like a glow stick is important too."

He ends the video reading a few more tweets and even shared a quickly story about the life affirmations his grandmother would speak into him.

Watch the full hilarious clip below:

Are you a member of our insiders squad? Join us in the xoTribe Members Community today!

Featured image by Brian Ach/Getty Images for TAG Heuer

ALSO ON XONECOLE
5 Ways Actress Serayah Makes 'Kingdom Business' A Must-Watch

This post is in partnership with BET+.

Kingdom Business is back for its second season, with even more sermons, songs, and serpents. The series picks up where it left off, with actress Serayah as Rbel caught between the stripper pole and the pulpit. With the first lady of the church working desperately against her, Rbel must find a way to live her dreams and honor her friend while figuring out her faith in the process.

KEEP READINGShow less
6 Things About The Whole 'Body Count' Debate That Should Be Discussed

Gender wars. We’ve all seen them, and I’m willing to bet my next writer’s paycheck that if there’s one topic you notice, basically every time you scroll on social media, it’s body counts. Lawd, I don’t care what platform I tiptoe on to see what folks are talking about; one way or another, body counts are going to enter into the chat — and, more times than not, at least half of the people in the discussion (which is usually more like a debate) are triggered. Triggered AF.


Do I find myself ending up in that emotional kind of space? Nah. I’m the kind of person who is in the lane of, “If you did it, why should you be uncomfortable talking about it?” In fact, I actually wrote an article for the site that reveals my personal “count”; it’s entitled “14 Lessons I've Learned From 14 Sex Partners.” Personally, I’m not ashamed of or uncomfortable with my past. I’m also not the most private person in the world either (clearly) — what’s done is done. But hey, that’s just me.

KEEP READINGShow less
LATEST POSTS