Idris Elba Wants The World To Know He Loves The Sistahs! (VIDEO)

Idris Elba got dapper for his photo shoot spread and cover of November's Essence magazine, dishing his thoughts on being a sex symbol and his turn ons. 

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The heartthrob revealed what every woman wants to know, saying:

Skin, I love beautiful skin. I’m tactile, very tactile. A woman who has really nice, looked-after skin is such a turn-on for me. It’s always sexy….

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On being categorized as a sex symbol the actor says:

In general the word 'sexy' isn't applied to Black men. That word has been thrown at me a few times so I have to say I own it. If it gives me and other Black men another definition, then great. I can live with that.

We're glad Idris has come to terms with his hotness, because it is most definitely here to stay!

Check out Idris explaining his love for Black women in the behind the scenes video of his magazine shoot below!