Megan Thee Stallion Becomes The 1st Rapper To Land A Sports Illustrated Cover!

Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion becomes the 1st rapper to land the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover. The rapper, Megan Thee Stallion joins Naomi Osaka, tennis champ, and Leyna Bloom, a model for 3 separate issue covers of 2021 Sl Swim. Megan, the 26-year-old rapper told PEOPLE that being the 1st female rapper on the swimsuit cover feels amazing and extra special to her. 

The Shoot Turned Out To Be A Magical Experience For Megan Thee Stallion!

The rapper was dressed inside in high-cut bottoms and a cutout top with a bikini of light brown color. She was wearing green bottoms with a beautiful pink top. After the shoot, Megan Thee Stallion told PEOPLE that the whole experience of the shoot was magical for her. She however revealed that she has prepared for this shoot. She talked about how hard she trained for many months and that she was prepared for this shoot. Megan said that James Macari, a photographer, usually does not venture into the ocean until the 4th or 5th set up. 

However this time, both Megan and James Macari were inside the water from the start. She also added that the day turned out to be a perfect one for her. She expressed how wonderful it was to be working and being a part of the Sl Swim team. It turned out to be a magical experience for her.

Megan Thee Stallion also praised the focus of the magazine on transcending traditional beauty standards. Megan said that the Sl Swim team embraces inclusion and diversity because they are not afraid of change. The team is witnessing the real world and then trying to put it on the pages and covers of the magazine. It was an amazing experience for Megan Thee Stallion!