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Alright, alright, alright, I know I probably sound like a hater but can someone please explain why John Legend is People’s Sexiest Man Alive? To be honest this award is literally throw around like a hot chicken every year and it seems to be getting more and more random every year.

John Legend has been in the entertainment game for quite some time. He’s a crooner for sure and I’m sure plenty of babies were made while “All of Me” played softly in the background. But never did I have him pinned for this role. It never crossed my mind and I promise I’m not trying to be mean I’m just trying to explain the sheer shocked state I was in when I heard this news.

People’s Sexiest Man Alive has been around since 1985. And the first recipient was — get this — Mel Gibson. Since then, the coveted title has gone to stars like Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Richard Gere, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, Harrison Ford, even President Kennedy and so many more including Idris Elba in 2018!

To be honest the award is a little outdated. Do you know what I mean? It used to be that we’d only see celebrity thirst trap photos in a magazine when they posed for them. For most celebs, a sexy photo is one Google search away. So there’s no allure anyway. I don’t really have a need for you to tell me whose sexy because the Internet gives me access to literally everything I need to make my own determination.

And as time goes on, some of the choices aren’t that great. It honestly feels like a pissing contest between publicists at this point. Which celeb has the most money (yes, I’m implying its bought) or which PR rep has the best pitch. Because how in the world did Adam Levine get the title in 2013? Like honestly?

So if we’re going to continue this archaic tradition, let’s at least put some thought into and get it right. Obviously, the sexiest man alive right now is Jason Momoa. Amiright?! Now, I’m not saying that John Legend is not sexy. I’m just saying he’s not the sexiest man alive.

But if we’re going with John Legend as the Sexiest Man Alive, then let’s go ahead and delve into the reasons why he was chosen.

1. His Smooth, Sultry Voice Gets Me Every Time

It’s not a secret that John Legend can write a song and sing his butt off. Now, I don’t know about ya’ll but I find musicians that write and sing their own music to be quite sexy. It shows their ability to be vulnerable and express emotions.

2. He’s a Family Man

If you haven’t seen John and his wife Chrissy’s kids, Miles, and Luna, you’re seriously missing out. Those two kids are the cutest and literally a spitting image of their dad.

3. His Eyes are Kind of Dreamy

I’m not sure what it is about John Legend’s eyes, you guys. I have never described them as sexy but they definitely give him an extra something. I think it’s the oval shape. He’s almost squinting all the time. Idk you guys, I feel creepy trying to deserve it. I can’t be the only one that sees this right?

In all seriousness, I’m really happy for John. He’s the third man of color to grace the cover with the coveted title so that’s something. Plus he’s definitely the first EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner to take home this honor. What do you guys think about John as the Sexiest Man Alive?