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We need to talk about Tyson, ya’ll…

When it comes to talented black male models doing their thing, Tyson Beckford is pretty much the first black male supermodel. Think about it: How many brothas have you seen have the chance to shine on countless runways, in numerous magazines and print ads, and even in some of our favorite music videos? He’s been doing his thing for quite some time and the man is still going. Kudos to him for that.

But based on some of his recent comments, it seems that he isn’t too fond of giving kudos, let alone supporting other up-and-coming black male models.

A good-looking guy on Instagram who seems somewhat interested in a career in modeling used the hashtag #tysonbeckford on a picture of himself. Somehow, Beckford actually caught wind of the image, and when he saw it, he let the guy know that he’s too short to model and shouldn’t quit his day job:

 

 

The aspiring model who was dissed put Beckford’s comments on blast and let it be known that he’s not letting them hold him back:

 

 

Beckford would later try to explain why he was seemingly so harsh, and he said that he was just trying to save the guy a trip to a modeling agency that would inevitably reject him. When someone criticized him for also being cold to “America’s Next Top Model” winner Keith Carlos and just being jealous of anyone who could come for his spot, Beckford claimed that Carlos doesn’t “respect fashion” and is out here trying to flash his junk at folks.

 

 

Carlos ended up responding to The Shaderoom’s post and said that despite Beckford trying to throw dirt on him, he is still a big fan and wishes him nothing but success.

“I wish@Tysoncbeckford nothing but the best. He’s still one of my favorite models no matter how much he throws dirt on me. I have no reason to hate on a successful black man doing his thing! I pay homage Needless to say he open doors and broke buriers for young men like myself. I have no time for negativity my only direction is up! #MrANTM Blessings!”

I think we can all agree that bragging about being #stilltheonlyblackmalesupermodel is not a good thing. If someone opened a door for him, why not try to show support to others aspiring to do similar great things? Even if the aspiring model is “too short” or Carlos “doesn’t respect fashion,” clowning the guy for being too small and blocking and blasting Carlos is a bit petty. C’mon Tyson, you’re so much better than that–and too fine for all the foolery.

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