R&B Singer Tinashe Was an Ethereal Bronzed Goddess in Florida

The musician posed for James Macari for the 2021 SI Swimsuit Issue.

Ananya Panchal | Jul 18, 2024

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

R&B musician Tinashe manifested an SI Swimsuit appearance as a young girl, and in 2021, her dreams came true. The Kentucky-born artist, who moved to Pasadena, Calif., as a child, traveled to Hollywood, Fla., with photographer James Macari for her feature with the franchise. While on location on the sandy shores of the Sunshine State, the “2 On” singer served the most edgy, it-girl, pop star vibes, and though it was more than three years ago, we’re still thinking about the fabulous photos.

Today, the 31-year-old uses her platform to inspire women to pursue their wildest dreams and advocate for social change.

“I would love to see more women producers and engineers. So, I would love to continue to encourage young girls to get into that side of music. Don’t wait around for an opportunity. If you have a dream, you just have to learn how to do it yourself,” Tinashe encouraged fans. “There are so many resources now with the internet. I learned how to produce and mix from watching YouTube tutorials. So, if there’s something you want to figure out, take it upon yourself to learn it, and don’t wait around for someone to validate that.”

The multihyphenate, who is not only an incredible multi-platinum-certified singer, is also a talented writer, dancer, producer, sound engineer and creative director. Her latest single, Nasty, is her first song as a solo artist to enter the Billboard Hot 100.

Below are some of our favorite photos from her 2021 feature with James Macari.

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Lace by Tanaya. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Lybethras. Dress by Natalia Fedner. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Lovewave. Earrings by Nickho Rey. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Devon Windsor. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla. Swimsuit by Yandy. / James Macari/Sports Illustrated

Published Jul 18, 2024

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit, where she covers fashion, beauty, pop culture and the internet’s favorite personalities and trends. She joined the brand in 2022 after roles at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. Panchal loves to write about fashion in all its forms—from standout runway moments and evolving street style to the best accessories to elevate each season’s wardrobe (she rarely goes anywhere without a stack of jewelry and a coffee in hand). A self-proclaimed beauty fanatic, she’s always on the hunt for must-have products and loves breaking down viral trends. Her favorite series at the moment is spotlighting female founders and the stories behind the brands they’ve built—especially those shaping the future of fashion, wellness and tech. She is based between New York City and San Francisco and, when she’s not writing, can be found rewatching One Tree Hill, playing sudoku, trying new restaurants or ranking her favorite Disney Channel Original Movies. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism with a minor in criminal justice from Boston University.