In the late 1980’s the popularity of male light skinned entertainers sky rocketed as singers and actors of the waffle color shade claimed the pretty boy swag with pride. As a result the general population of men looked to make their hair wavy and leather pants went into high demand.
But with the light skinned renaissance foster the connotation of its team member being overly meticulous with their grooming, appearance and a commitment to being “free” with their feelings – we all know the type. Nevertheless these individual’s impact should be celebrated!
The Internets has shown no chill in their recent #teamlightskin memes so let’s be clear we are just poking fun and our intention is not to start an online race war. All our different shades should be embraced, so don’t consider this a redux of the paper bag test. That said here are the 11 greatest team light skin members of all time. Let us know if we missed any one via social media or in the comments section below.
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In 1988 a newcomer named Al B. Sure! was the poster boy of the light skin pretty boy agenda. Not only did songs like “Rescue Me” helped this movement explode into a national phenomena but it made the ladies more accepting of the precarious unibrow situation.
The late great Dwight “Heavy D” Meyers revolutionized the light skin game thank to an ample build that didn’t stop him from being light on his feet. Everyone truly adored the Overweight Lover – R.I.P.
Christopher Williams took over the reigns right where Al B. Sure! left off. Williams spun that light skin swag into an acting career when he appeared in the cult classic New Jack City and briefly dated hollywood stunner Halle Berry.
As one of the greatest, if not the greatest, team light skin members, Prince Rogers Nelson transformed the definition of pretty through his sultry music, at times outrageous outfits and ice cold perm.
On the R&B singer side a slot has to be held for Chris Brown. He continues to keep a career going amidst various public brawls, ongoing fan slander and juggling relationships with two very high profile females.
Say what you want about Shemar Moore, but this man has waved the team light skin flag proudly since the mid 1990’s from The Young and the Restless to his stint as the host of the Soul Train.
At his prime, El DeBarge ruled the light skin game with an iron hand in a velvet glove. The 1980’s pop singer whipped his pony tail back and forth while his brother James DeBarge parade around with his PYT Janet Jackson. Unfortunately his El’s ongoing troubles with drug addiction derailed his championship run.
Actor Terrence Howard took team light skin to new heights with his guitar playing, blue eyes and that smug attitude that we all can’t get enough of.
Last but not least we have the King, Michael Jackson. Due to his vitiligo skin condition, he became lighter and lighter as time went by. Regardless of his brown skin origins he repped team light skin with pride into his later years.
