These Black Men Have the Best Beards Around

Rick Ross, James Harden and André 3000 are just a few of the guys who take serious pride in keeping their facial hair tight.

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No offense to guys who prefer the clean shaven look, but there’s nothing like a handsome Black man with a nice beard. Lucky for us, the internet is loaded with athletes, actors, influencers and more who show off their well-groomed goatees and full-face beards.

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In honor of No Shave November, we’re taking a few moments to appreciate guys who sport some of the best facial hair around. Check out some of our favorite beards.

James Harden

We couldn’t do a post about beards without Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden. This dude has one of the best beards in the NBA.

Cedric the Entertainer

Photo: Getty Images Thearon W. Henderson

Cedric the Entertainer may have rocked a wild fro in the Barbershop movie series, but the actor and comedian keeps his beard tight in real life.

Charles Coleman Jr.

MSNBC Legal Analyst Charles Coleman Jr. is known as much for his great style and perfectly groomed beard as his legal analysis.

Common

Photo: Getty Images Eric Charbonneau

Rapper Common’s facial hair is as fresh as his flow.

Black Thought

Rapper Black Thought takes his grooming seriously. He shared some of his favorite tips with GQ in 2021.

Van Hunt

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Singer Van Hunt sports a smooth salt and pepper beard.

Odell Dickerson Jr.

Take a peek at Odell Dickerson Jr’s Instagram page and you’ll see how devoted he his to his faith, fitness, fashion and keeping his beard tight.

Omari Hardwick

Photo: Getty Images Arun Nevader

Actor Omari Hardwick’s facial hair is runway ready for his walk during a Victor Mudhe fashion show during 2024 New York Fashion Week.

George Myrie

George Myrie (aka @stuylin) shows off his style and his good-looking salt and pepper beard on Instagram.

Rick Ross

Rapper-entrepreneur Rick Ross takes care of his beard like a boss.

Chef Dre

Vegan Chef Dre (aka @mrdrehimself) doesn’t just cook, he also shares style and health tips on his Instagram page.

Andre 3000

André 3000 at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History on October 28, 2024 in New York, New York. Photo: Getty Images Kristina Bumphrey

Outkast’s André 3000 always keeps his goatee so fresh and so clean.

Anthony Anderson

In 2023, actor Anthony Anderson told The Strategist that Murray’s Billey’s products help him keep his beard looking its best.

Bismark A. Adomako

Fashion stylist Bismark A. Adomako is known for helping others look their best. But he still makes time to show off his perfectly-groomed beard.

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