Sports Illustrated Reveals Diverse Group Of Swimsuit Issue Finalists

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition
Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue is on the horizon.

Every year, Sports Illustrated comes through with its popular Swimsuit Issue which features some of the most beautiful models in the entire world. The magazine likes to feature some lesser-known models who are unique in their approach to the modeling world. One of their initiatives is called the #SISwimSearch where various models are brought in to shoot some spreads, with one of the models being selected for the magazine. According to the Daily Mail, the six finalists have been determined and they all represent some diverse groups.

One of the first finalists is Christie Valdiserri. The 25-year-old has alopecia and will become the first-ever model to pose bald for Sports Illustrated. From there, we have a 56-year-old by the name of Kathy Jacobs who is adamant about redefining what age is all about. Brielle Anyea is the third finalist and will be representing plus-size models.

From there, the final three models are Clarissa Bowers, a recent Miss World contestant. Tanaye White and Jamea Lynne Byrd are the other two contestants who have a shot at winning. Their spread will be shot in Turks & Caicos and the winner will be determined shortly after. 

You can see photos of the final three contestants, below.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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