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R&B Singer Tinashe Wore a Brilliant Crystal Bikini While in Florida

The recording artist was featured in the 2021 SI Swimsuit Issue.

Cara O’Bleness

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Tinashe was photographed by James Macari in Hollywood, Fla.

When she posed for the 2021 SI Swimsuit Issue, multi-platinum recording artist Tinashe traveled to Hollywood, Fla., with photographer James Macari. She donned a number of incredible bikinis and two-pieces while on location, all of which followed a similar moody and metallic aesthetic. 

While the “2 On” singer sported several jaw-dropping looks, one in particular still stands out among the others two years later. Tinashe rocked a Lace by Tanaya bikini made of nothing but crystals. The delicate string swimsuit featured rows of gems across both the top and bottoms and made for an unforgettable beachside feature.

As it turns out, posing for SI Swimsuit allowed the Kentucky native to check a major life goal off of her bucket list.

“I feel like I manifested that from like a little kid. I’ve always wanted to be in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit... since it’s such an iconic publication,” she told us at the time of her feature. “The beautiful and powerful women are so inspiring. So, it’s cool that they can continue it and have more music and artist representation. To be involved was a no-brainer.”

In addition to mentioning that she manifested her SI Swimsuit photoshoot, Tinashe encouraged young girls to also go after their own dreams rather than simply wait around for them to happen.

“If you have a dream, you just have to learn how to do it yourself,” she stated. “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.”

Below are a few dazzling photos of the R&B artist in her delicate crystal swimwear, courtesy of Lace by Tanaya.

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Cara O’Bleness

CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.