Tinashe had all the reasons in the world to be proud of herself

The 28-year-old singer, songwriter, and dancer - gearing up for the release of her 333 album - has become the first woman with braids to front iconic magazine Sports Illustrated.

Tinashe, who said the feature made history for "two reasons," stunned in a shiny gold bikini, with photos on the Kentucky native proving mighty popular.

Tinashe is both the first independent artist and the first swimsuit model to sport braids in SI's history. Posing for SI Swim and marking the milestone, she wrote:

"I feel like I manifested this because I’ve wanted to be in the swim edition since I was a teenager!! Thank you sports illustrated pretty cool to be the first independent music artist in the magazine and also the first woman with braids."

The "No Drama" hitmaker opened all bombshell while kneeling on soft sands, posing in a revealing and glossy gold two-piece, one that came accessorized with plenty more bling as the singer rocked a heavy gold chain necklace and hoop earrings.

Link to story: https://bikininewsdaily.com/bnd/Tinashehadallthereasonsi-2302