Ciara is on a hot streak – so hot that the singer and new Denverite recently traveled to Barbados for a dip in the ocean and a photoshoot to grace the cover of the new Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. Ciara is one of four cover models for the 2022 edition, announced Monday, alongside Kim Kardashian, model Maye Musk and musician/model Yumi Nu. “I’ve always dreamt of being on this cover, ever since I was really young.