Megan Thee Stallion attends Sports Illustrated launch party… after landing coveted cover

Megan Thee Stallion recently made history as the first female rapper to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated.

And the 26-year-old music superstar had all eyes on her as she attended the magazine’s 2021 issue launch party in Florida on Friday evening.

The Body hitmaker put her famous physique on full display in a striking rhinestone mesh gown.

Superstar: Megan Thee Stallion had all eyes on her as she attended the Sports Illustrated 2021 issue launch party in Florida on Friday evening

Megan’s eye-catching number had dramatic slits down each leg that were held together by jeweled strands, which were also present across the bust.

Layered beneath her gown was a tiny silver thong. 

She slipped her feet into a pair of strappy heels adorned with rhinestones that exposed her bright white pedicure.

The Texas native posed from the side on the event’s step-and-repeat in order to give shutterbugs a better view of her pert derriere. 

Making history: The 26-year-old recently made history as the first female rapper to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated

Making history: The 26-year-old recently made history as the first female rapper to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated

Glitz: The Body hitmaker put her famous physique on full display in a striking rhinestone mesh gown

Glitz: The Body hitmaker put her famous physique on full display in a striking rhinestone mesh gown

Glitz: The Body hitmaker put her famous physique on full display in a striking rhinestone mesh gown

The WAP rapper’s raven hair was tied up into a sleek topknot, with pieces left out to create an edgier look.

As for makeup, Megan accentuated her sultry stare with a smokey eyeshadow look while amping up her pout with burgundy lipliner and a sheer gloss.

After getting in some glamour shots, Megan got her hands on a gorgeous blue electric guitar and let out her inner rockstar.

Full view: The Texas native posed from the side on the event's step-and-repeat in order to give shutterbugs a better view of her pert derriere

Full view: The Texas native posed from the side on the event’s step-and-repeat in order to give shutterbugs a better view of her pert derriere

Sleek: The WAP rapper's raven hair was tied up into a sleek topknot, with pieces left out to create an edgier look

Sleek: The WAP rapper’s raven hair was tied up into a sleek topknot, with pieces left out to create an edgier look

She posed with her tongue out in several snaps, while holding the guitar close to her curvaceous frame.

Megan was later joined by fellow covergirl Leyna Bloom, who is also featured on this year’s highly-coveted SI Swimsuit Edition.

The model puckered up for the camera alongside Megan in a bright red dress with an accordion-style skirt and bows on the straps.

Friday night’s Swimsuit issue launch party, which was hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, was also attended by the likes of Olivia Culpo and Victoria’s Secret model Valentine Sampaio.

Inner rockstar: After getting in some glamour shots, Megan got her hands on a gorgeous blue electric guitar and let out her inner rockstar

Inner rockstar: After getting in some glamour shots, Megan got her hands on a gorgeous blue electric guitar and let out her inner rockstar

Details: Megan's eye-catching number had dramatic slits down each leg that were held together by jeweled strands, which were also present across the bust

Details: Megan’s eye-catching number had dramatic slits down each leg that were held together by jeweled strands, which were also present across the bust

Megan’s sizzling Sports Illustrated cover was unveiled earlier this week, with the rap star taking to Instagram to celebrate the milestone.

‘I want to thank all the strong women in my life who inspired me to love my body and live my best hot girl life. It means the world to me to be on this cover DREAM COME TRUE!!’  she wrote.

‘Thee first female rapper on the cover of @si_swimsuit,’ she added with two cry-face emojis indicating she was overcome with emotion.

For her cover shoot, Megan looked absolutely stunning in the editorial, posing in a beige cutout bikini. 

Camaraderie: Megan was later joined by fellow covergirl Leyna Bloom (right), who is also featured on this year's highly-coveted SI Swimsuit Edition

Camaraderie: Megan was later joined by fellow covergirl Leyna Bloom (right), who is also featured on this year’s highly-coveted SI Swimsuit Edition

Radiant in red: The model puckered up for the camera alongside Megan in a bright red dress with an accordion-style skirt and bows on the straps

Radiant in red: The model puckered up for the camera alongside Megan in a bright red dress with an accordion-style skirt and bows on the straps

Inside the magazine, the Savage hitmaker wore a pink petal-themed bikini top, with green bottoms. 

Stallion spoke to PEOPLE about the honor, saying: ‘When I got the call that they wanted me on the cover, I was like, “Wha—? Me?” And to be the first female rapper on the swim cover makes it extra special.’

While saying the shoot itself was ‘magical’ the rapper admitted a lot of hard work went into her sculpted physique.

‘I had been training for months and I was super prepared. I got into the shoot right away. [Photographer] James [Macari] said he usually doesn’t get into the water until the fourth or fifth set-up, but we were both in the ocean from the start.’

She added: ‘The day was perfect and I had a blast.’

Unveiled: Megan's sizzling Sports Illustrated cover was unveiled earlier this week, with the rap star taking to Instagram to celebrate the milestone

Unveiled: Megan’s sizzling Sports Illustrated cover was unveiled earlier this week, with the rap star taking to Instagram to celebrate the milestone

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