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https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/megan-thee-stallion-sports-illustrated-cover/index.html
"Hot Girl Summer" is now complete, as Megan Thee Stallion becomes the first rapper to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue.
One of three separate cover stars, the Texan musician is joined by tennis star Naomi Osaka and model Leyna Bloom who will also front the annual issue which this year focuses on community as its theme.
"It definitely was a dream for me to be on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit," the 25-year-old told CNN over email. "And to be the first female rapper? Who else would they pick? I am just happy they chose the Hot Girl Coach!"
Her risque smash hit "WAP," featuring Cardi B, split the internet in two in 2020, with critics calling the track "an attack on American values" -- but the message of female sex-positivity struck a chord with listeners across the world.
"Hot Girl Summer" is now complete, as Megan Thee Stallion becomes the first rapper to appear on the cover of the Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit issue.
One of three separate cover stars, the Texan musician is joined by tennis star Naomi Osaka and model Leyna Bloom who will also front the annual issue which this year focuses on community as its theme.
"It definitely was a dream for me to be on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit," the 25-year-old told CNN over email. "And to be the first female rapper? Who else would they pick? I am just happy they chose the Hot Girl Coach!"
Her risque smash hit "WAP," featuring Cardi B, split the internet in two in 2020, with critics calling the track "an attack on American values" -- but the message of female sex-positivity struck a chord with listeners across the world.
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