15 Things You Didn't Know About Tyson Beckford

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15 Things You Didn't Know About Tyson Beckford - He's made history and maybe even made a few of people sweat from looking at his pictures, but there are a few things about the model/actor that you may not know. You can, however, click through and find out. Caution! It may get a little hot. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)
Shawty What Yo Name Is? - The models/actor's full name is Tyson Craig Beckford, or as we like to call him, TCB. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)
Taking a Stand - He turned down a chance to work the annual Milan fashion shows one year because he was the only Black man invited from the United States. (Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week)Meant to Be Here - In June of 2005, Beckford survived a horrific auto accident that nearly took his life. Beckford's truck struck a utility pole and burst into flames. He barely managed to extract himself from the vehicle before it exploded, escaping with just cuts and minor head trauma. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

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15 Things You Didn't Know About Tyson Beckford - He's made history and maybe even made a few of people sweat from looking at his pictures, but there are a few things about the model/actor that you may not know. You can, however, click through and find out. Caution! It may get a little hot. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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