The Men Of The ESPYs Reminded Us Of Just How Much We Love Black Men In Beards
By Shalwah Evans ·

Watching the red-carpet lineup at the ESPYs was enough to get a committed girl in trouble (drooling usually doesn’t go over well with bae). What’s more, brothers hit that carpet groomed as though they were out here to give their ladies competition in the “best red-carpet beauty” category. But it was the fellas with beards who had us double tapping our screens (and realizing that not every double tap is a like, but should be).

Whether they had full lustrous beards or smaller low-cut facial hair, they looked polished, handsome and debonair. For anyone getting tired of hearing that someone was “looking like a whole snack,” this display of beautiful Blackness is enough to make you start using the phrase yourself.

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Malcolm Jenkins
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Malcolm Jenkins attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Russell Wilson
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Russell Wilson attends The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic)
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Elandon Robert
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Elandon Robert attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Whitney Mercilus
THE 2019 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE - The world's best athletes and biggest stars will join host Tracy Morgan for "The 2019 ESPYS presented by Capital One." The star-studded evening celebrates the best moments from the year in sports and will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Image Group LA via Getty Images) WHITNEY MERCILUS
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Kenny Moore
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Kenny Moore attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Von Miller
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Von Miller attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Matt Judon
THE 2019 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE - The world's best athletes and biggest stars will join host Tracy Morgan for "The 2019 ESPYS presented by Capital One." The star-studded evening celebrates the best moments from the year in sports and will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Image Group LA via Getty Images) MATT JUDON
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Kobe Bryant
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Kobe Bryant attends The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
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Lonzo Ball
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Lonzo Ball attends The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/FilmMagic)
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P.J. Tucker
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: P. J. Tucker attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Jarvis Landry
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Jarvis Landry attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Tyron Woodley
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Tyron Woodley attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Jon Jones and Chandler Jones
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Jon Jones and Chandler Jones attend The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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Evander Kane
THE 2019 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE - The world's best athletes and biggest stars will join host Tracy Morgan for "The 2019 ESPYS presented by Capital One." The star-studded evening celebrates the best moments from the year in sports and will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC. (Image Group LA via Getty Images) EVANDER KANE
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Odell Beckham Jr.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Odell Beckham Jr. attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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N'Keal Harry
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: N'Keal Harry attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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JaVale McGee
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: JaVale McGee attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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Saquon Barkley
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 10: Saquon Barkley attends the 2019 ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/WireImage)
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