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Homoerotic or Homophobia? Michael B. Jordan Pic Causes Masculinity Debate

Published: Tuesday 8th Mar 2016 by Sam

With changing times, comes changing attitudes.

However on the topic of masculinity, especially black masculinity, it appears there remains strong opinions that lean more towards the old skool.

Case in point the shot above of actor Michael B. Jordan and director Ryan Coogler.

The pair, who have collaborated on box office hits ‘Creed’ and ‘Fruitvale Station,’ came under fire from some Facebook users after the pic begun doing the rounds.

Taken at a Vanity Fair gala recently, the snap sees Jordan place his hand on Coogler’s head in a way some have chosen to interpret as homosexual. Ridiculous, right?!

See what we mean below…

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Not all were as regressive in their mind-state. Several users bit back at the critics:

People sometimes. Sigh.

Anyway…

Your thoughts?

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