10 Things Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. Can't Live Without | GQ

There are a few things 'Hamilton' star Leslie Odom Jr. can't live without when he hits the road. From his Bose Resolve speaker and Apogee Hypemic microphone to his Ralph Lauren cardigan and LGR sunglasses, these are Leslie Odom Jr.'s travel essentials.
On “The Christmas Album” Leslie Odom, Jr. reimagines holiday favorites like “Little Drummer Boy” and “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas” along with a few newly penned tracks. Guest artists include Tony/Emmy/Grammy winner Cynthia Erivo, actress Nicolette Robinson and The Mzansi Youth Choir. The album comes out on November 6th via S-Curve Records/BMG.
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10 Things Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr. Can't Live Without | GQ

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I really like him, he seems approachable, like you could grab a coffee with him.

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Like you could grab a beer with him 😉

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It must be nice😉

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Or a beer

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This man should narrate a documentary.

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Right. Or at least narrate a movie he’s acting in

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He does have an audiobook on Audible that's really good.

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When I see Leslie Odom Jr., I click immediately. It's that simple.

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Such a calming voice. He should narrate a Calm sleep story.

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PLEASE drop the Hamilton's. As much as I love Hamilton (and I do) he ended playing the role a long time ago. He has done so many new projects and evolved both in acting and in music. And TRUST ME, the fans know who he is.

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This was surprisingly calming to watch.

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@@BaconpantsII where did he say something about the election???

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His voice envelops you like a warm blanket. He's beautiful.

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PLEASE drop the Hamilton's. As much as I love Hamilton (and I do) he ended playing the role a long time ago. He has done so many new projects and evolved both in acting and in music. And TRUST ME, the fans know who he is.

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Absolutely agree! His album Mr. is amazing!

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yes I totally agree, Hamilton is not the only thing that he’s done

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His fans do. But many don’t. It’s going to be the main thing he’s known for for the remainder of his career. Nothing wrong with that!

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His complexion is flawless!

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Man is a legend. Glad GQ knows what he’s about💪🏽

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That cardigan is EVERYTHING

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the little thing he did when he sprayed the cologne was so freaking adorable 🥺🥺

[@itsjustmeok87]

I met him & got his autograph and a pic with him. There were about hundred of people who stayed after his AMAZING concert two years ago. He was friendly to every single person & made small talk with us. Such a wonderful experience

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He’s so introspective and calming. Like having a deep conversation with him would be a memory you’d remember forever

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This man can talk for 6 hours about anything and I'd take notes

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Leslie Odom Jr. is almost 40 years old. wow

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WHAT!

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I love how he speaks. He speaks so well and he's just captivating when speaks.

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His voice calms my nerves😔🤚🏾

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@Aaron Burr Chile...Not you💀

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THIS IS ICONIC

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Leslie's voice literally so good he made this super interesting and engaging to watch.

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He is the definition of calm and chill-

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I never knew until today that I have a crush on Leslie. He is perfectly delightful. 😄💕 Thank you, GQ!

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Hi

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I have a crush on him too. He’s lovely and I adore his voice.

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Leslie Odom Jr & Jonathan Majors - brand ambassadors for Bose and flawless skin

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I literally thought the same thing, particularly about the Boise speakers

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We need Leslie to narrate asmr or like a children’s book

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"...and the world's gonna know your name, WHAT's your name yo?!" Leslie Odom Jr My name is Leslie Odom Jr.

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And there’s a million things I haven’t done

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But just you wait

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@@mabeldelacruz7177 just you wait

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When he was 10 his father split, full of it, debt-ridden

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@@mostyfosty two years later see Alex and his mother bed written

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Why in the world he look so freaking good

[@flawlessangela]

His christmas album is such a gift to the world these days))

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“Put your tunes on and they light the way” Thanks Leslie this is a quote for me Leslie Odom jr.-2020

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GQ picked a great gem for today's 10 Things. Yall the winners for this one, Leslie too 🔥🔥🔥

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I just saw his name and clicked it. I'd watch and listen to him reading recipes, cable channels, ingredients, anything😍

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HE'S SO GORGEOUS

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I just finished watching Hamilton literally an hour ago😭YT knowing exactly where I’m at

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I did 12 hours go.

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Is it bad I’ve watched it 18 times since August because I’m not lying I have a chart keeping track

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A grown man with a snuggly sweater as an essential...adorable, precious, amazing, inspiring, stupendous.

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now this is how you invest in things

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"Well I heard, you got some special things on the side burr"

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I love this but please drop the "Hamilton's" because we already know who he is

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I LOVE HIM SO MUCH AAAAAAAAA

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Hi

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he has such a calm but strong presence , he’s adorable but sturdy . just overall good man 🤩

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the way i love this man. so inspiring. thank you for blessing our world with your presence once again king!

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*GQ NEVER FAILS🔥🔥*

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He’s so adorable 😩🥰

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I LOVE HIS PERSONALITY SO MUCH

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Very comforting to know that even Leslie Odom Jr hoards empty journals he'll never get round to using. 😭

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I’m willing to wait for it

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Thank you for sharing Leslie!Hope everybody here becomes successful on KZbin.

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His voice is so relaxing and his personality is so chill and classy

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omg i feel like he's so nice and calm i love him

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I can listen to Leslie all day! He is so chill

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he’s such an inspiration to people. love him

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I cannot stress enough how much I love this man’s way of talking.

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Why is Leslie spraying the perfume the most adorable thing ever XD

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i love leslie!!!

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he is so precious

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Luv this brother so much. Just saw he’ll be in my town in December. My daughter and I will be there

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seeing this, my day could never be better..

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his voice is so calming for some reason

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obsessed. He is just so lovely !

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absolutely love this guy.

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Love his vibe !!

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the man with the velvet voice...smmooootthhhhh

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i KNO this man smells fine..

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He is like super chill

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Something about him that’s so smooth n cool

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yes i did watch this because that is leslie odom jr who plays aaron burr on the broadway musical hamilton

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He looks like a blend of Michael B Jordan and John Boyega

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I love him. Love his vibe and his voice

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Go watch him sing and you’ll be floored. Unbelievable vocal range. A unique talent

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I love Leslie 😭😭😭

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I just was listenning to his album and this video came in my suggestions 😍

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You voice and presence is divine and relaxing. I'm excited for your future, Mr. Odom Jr..🥰🤩

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Very comforting to know Leslie Odem Jr lost a lot of things thank god we have in common

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This was great!

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Dope essentials. Classy. Genuine. He just seems like a good man. 🙏🏾

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Legend man. Truly talented and kind person

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YES LESLIE!!

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His voice is so soothing His kids must fall asleep FAST during a lullaby or while he reads a book

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He seems chill as fuxk and a nice smile

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i love him so much-

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the love that i have for this man 🥺

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he is a legend

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he's so nice and smart and talented...wish i could meet him one day

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An intellectual artist, man, I appreciate you Leslie

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MY KING, MY LOVE, MY LIFE

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Gotta love Leslie!🙌🏾❤️

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Was just listening to his Christmas Album, I love it

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Listen to his newer album Mr. it’s even better

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His is so talented and his voice is muah! Been listening to Christmas album and Mr.

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I love this man, thank you GQ. that's it that's the comment

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He's so down to earth

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Wait for it

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I'm definitely getting the Bose Speaker and the shades..

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Leslie is such a cool and down to earth guy.💙

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I LOVE this man

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The sunglasses “collection”- I laughed out loud. Me too, Leslie, me too. The journal collection, too.

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He has a very calming way about him.

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I’m straight for this dude