Essence Magazine revealed its final list of 'Do Right Men' this week including Hollywood stars Laman Rucker and Lance Gross; R&B crooner Jaheim; and Atlanta Falcon's fullback Ovie Mughelli.
Chronicling over 30 single black men including businessmen, artists, ballers and everyday heroes, Essence sat each gentleman down to find out why they love black women, what they consider doing right and for the ladies...what they consider a romantic evening.
Hollywood actor Laman Rucker, who is known for roles in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married" and the UPN series "Half & Half," was selected based upon his 'do right' attitude off camera. According to Essence, the Pittsburgh-born thespian speaks nationwide about the importance of
HIV/AIDS awareness with BET’s Rap-It-Up Campaign. Since 1998 the
organization has provided testing initiatives, speaking forums and
school events reaching millions across the country. “There is a
staggering number of people in our community who we are losing to this
disease,” says Rucker. “I believe that a big part of being an artist is
social responsibility and activism.”
As for the ladies and how he would treat his woman he says "I knew my lady [at the time] had a stressful day and was feeling really
tense. She came home and I didn’t let her touch anything or do
anything. I cooked her dinner, rubbed her feet and prepared the
bathroom, and made sure it smelled nice before we took a shower
together."
In addition to Rucker, R&B crooner Jaheim was also deemed a 'Do Right Man' for his work with teens. According to Essence, Jaheim established the Urban Dreams Foundation, a youth outreach initiative that also builds affordable housing in the Newark, New Jersey area. When asked why he loves women Jaheim responded "We can't function without them." According to Essence, although a sexy serenade is clearly in his repertoire, Jaheim also likes to treat his women to some home-cooked comfort food.
While Essence chronicled a number of 'Do Right Men,' one R&B crooner by the name of R.Kelly was not so lucky as the magazine noted R.Kelly as 2008's #1 'Do Wrong Man.' Lebron James, O.J. Simpson, T.I. and Michael Vick were also named 'Do Wrong Men'.
For more on Essence's Do Right Men 2008 feature, visit Essence.com to review the 'Do Right Men' profiles..
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I have never even heard of him but i find him to be very attractive and would love to get to know the real him. I'm black, single and sexy all my life.
He's all image, and that's it. If you knew the real person you would be completely turned off
very sweet
hello i just want to say that you are a great man, but i would love to get to know the person outside of the T.V. and movie screen. Laman you need a golden woman, a person who would do the same things 4 you as you do 4 them..
Men like him do not date or associate with ordinary young women. Meaning I am not an actress or singer,but people like me can make ANY MAN happen if only giving a chance.Don't get me wrong he is very handsome an I adore watching him on the big screen.Very sexy an dimples too.Would like to know what else he can do,I know what he can offer.What kind of date can he offer a woman,who do not care about all those finers things.Rule out a five star restaurant,expensive champange (anything that the stars would do or the super rich).If he did not have it. What can he do? I know how I would plan our date or evening.What about him?
hello my name is ROCQHEAL BOWEN I'm from ATLANTA, GA. I'M 24 years old, I have no kids but do plan to have ome one day, I was an A student n high school & college, I've seen u n movies & magazines, I find u to be very attractive, I haven't really been n a good relationship n a while & I'm just looking for a good man that's looking for a good women
Lamman Rucker is so sexy he should also make essence cover for the sexiest black male actor. I will buy it.lol
Lamman Rucker is certainly a do right man on and off the camera it seems. He definetly needs more roles and some leading roles. I wish i was his manager or agent and his do right lady, I hope he makes the cover of essence I will buy It.
I wish Laman Rucker really treat theladies like he say he will do
I wish he could be mine.
I wish he could be mine, I haven,t since a guy in my life who will take care of me like that.