The DIVINE SECRETS of YAHYA ABDUL-MATEEN II 💫 In the years since leaving behind his career in city planning to pursue acting, Yahya Abdul-Mateen has landed an impressive and dynamic array of on-screen roles, won an Emmy, and launched his own production company, houseeleven10. Now, he says he’s on a spiritual quest for artistic freedom. Read more about it in his #CutCover story — in print and at the link in bio. Photography by emmanuelsmonsalve Written by Lovia Gyarkye Styling by jessswill Photo assistants: ctsmt, louisvalderrama__ Digitech: nelsonncastillo Barber: pablothebvrbe Grooming: thejennysauce Manicure: yukie_miyakawa_nails Styling assistant: chardonnayt, lili._._.ilil Tailor: zunyda Production Assistant: maizlawson The Cut, Editor-in-Chief: lrpeoples The Cut, Photo Director: nono_elle_ The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor: brkmrn The Cut, Photo Editor: sofia_mareque The Cut, Fashion Market Editor: emmaoleck