Ain't nothing wrong with a little chocolate brother

Idris Elba on the cover of Maxim’s September issue. Styled by Cheryl Konteh and grooming by Naiyana Garth. Photography by Robbie Fimmano.

There is NOTHING like a foine man in a tailor made suit. Do it Idris! This is how you're supposed to come to the White House.

Idris Alba, tuxedo with bow-tie . Black and elegant

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Green suit inspiration on Idris Elba on SNL

There's no such thing as a bad suit on #IdrisElba! Head to Usmagazine.com to see what more stars wore to the #BAFTATV Awards. (Photo credit: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

"I was homeless. On drugs. Living out of my van." - Idris Elba, age 43, London Sunday Motivation & Inspiration "On Never Forgetting Where You Come From; Be Honest With Yourself" by Idris Elba “I come from Hackney (a suburb of London), not a posh neighborhood, quite the opposite, I was homeless, not ashamed to admit I messed about with drugs. That was me. East Ender. But we made do. I will always identify with where I came from. It made me who I am today.