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Last week, we launched the Famous F*ckboys Finals. It’s a series where we rank all of the illustrious f*ckboys in our midsts and allow you our readers to rank them based on level of terribleness. Last week, our contenders were Chris Brown, T.I., Tristan Thompson and Future.
This is who the people chose.
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Personally, I thought Chris Brown had it. But as Brande mentioned, perhaps Brown’s issues are larger than just being a f*ckboy. There’s the possibility that he’s just generally disturbed. Which is a very real thing.
For those of you who didn’t participate last week, I’ll remind you of the criteria on which we’re judging these men.
How Well They Take Care Of Their Children
With this one, we’re not just speaking about finances. We’re talking about fathers who are present for the rearing of their children. While we understand that these men are celebrities and have work schedules that require them to be away from their families, it’s clear when a man has a relationship with his child and when he does not.
Fidelity
Quiet as it’s kept, being a loyal, ride or die is for men too. Naturally, fidelity applies to the act of physical cheating–sleeping with one or more people when that wasn’t initially agreed upon with your partner. But also loyalty applies to the way these men speak about their partners, friends and exes when things aren’t going well in the relationship.
Abuse
Abuse, as we know, comes in many forms. Manipulation, gaslighting, belittling, and of course physically putting your hands on someone.
Misogynistic Thoughts
Does this man use the public expression of his thoughts, opinions, ideas or art consistently undermine, suppress and degrade women?
Anti-Blackness
Does this man use the public expression of his thoughts, opinions, ideas or art to undermine, suppress or degrade Black people, Black features or Black culture?
Financial Responsibility
Does this man make financially sound decisions that uplift his partner and children? Does he complain about child support? Does he even pay it? Does he use money as a way to make up for his absence? Does he believe that money can solve problems he’s unwilling to address?
