ManCrush: DeAngelo Jackson

There’s a lot to admire about DeAngelo Jackson.
A self-described ‘Army brat’, DeAngelo was born and raised in Germany – making the move to live in the US when he was 21.
“I moved to Atlanta to become a police officer…” explains DeAngelo. “Destiny has led me in a very different direction, as you can see.”
“I got my start in the industry with the studio Flavaworks. That was in the Fall of 2008.”
“I’d been thinking of getting into the industry, ever since the age of 19. I’d always been open with my body. My body was decent at the time – looking at the other models, I thought I’d make a good fit.”
“I’m not a massive exhibitionist. On a scale of 1-10, I’d describe myself as a six.”
“I didn’t reach out to any companies until I went to college and needed the extra cash. I really knew very little about the industry, or what it takes to be a porn star.”
“I never suggest anyone get into porn…” says DeAngelo, when we ask him if he had any advice or guidance for guys thinking about giving porn a try. “This business can eat you up and spit you out.”
“It’s rare for anyone to last more than a year. It’s not for everyone – this is an industry that can destroy you if you aren’t ready for it. Once you start, there’s no going back – you have to be 100 percent sure that it’s what you want.”
“I’d honestly like to do some mainstream modelling…” says DeAngelo, talking about how he hopes to continue to expand his career. “I’d also like to try my hand at acting – in something outside of the porn industry.”
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Go for it Deangelo! You have the talent and smarts to succeed in whatever you do. Maybe take some acting classes for confidence and movement. It’s time that black actors were credited for their contributions. You are right, you are not a fetish, but have been relegated to that position for so long that many have accepted that label. You have the opportunity to change all that. I’ll be pulling for you as will so many. We’ll be watching for your appearance at the next level.