Some recent photos of Saweetie have led Twitter users to allege that she may be taking inspiration from Tinashe.
Saweetie Serves Up Some Tinashe Vibes
It all began when the “ICY GRL” rapper uploaded an array of photos to promote her EP, THE SINGLE LIFE.
— iCY MAMiii (@Saweetie) November 18, 2022
it’s the crack fa me 🤭 pic.twitter.com/JpOqKS5EXH
— iCY MAMiii (@Saweetie) November 18, 2022
While Saweetie’s uploads did what they were supposed to do, they also inadvertently sparked a conversation around how the aesthetic was similar to the cover art for Tinashe’s Songs for You album.
Some proclaimed that Saweetie was clearly in her “Tinashe era.”
Tinashe really changed the world like its crazy. https://t.co/J1yoyn2hDH
— PeKAM Pie 🥧🍂 (@kamiron_) November 18, 2022
SAWEETIE TINASHE ERA WE WON https://t.co/7hf4htHH9m
— Orbitolgy| outta jail (@SClENCEBlT) November 19, 2022
Fans also pointed out that, in addition to Saweetie, other poppin’ artists like Ice Spice and Chlöe Bailey also appeared to draw inspiration from the “2 On” singer. In fact, one user went as far as to give Tinashe her flowers by dubbing her “the blueprint.”
Tinashe’s impact is actually insane. She’s truly the blueprint and it’s undeniable 🫢 pic.twitter.com/HWNUXkFfmY
— 🏝 (@howtohydrate) November 18, 2022
Tinashe’s influence https://t.co/QTrndWV2cK
— Boochie Is The Name (@stawpfeenin) November 21, 2022
Tinashe’s album cover from 2019 (Songs For You) then this year Ice Spice and Saweetie, exact same concept pic.twitter.com/FpLsvAjKcL
— Liv (@itstilliv) November 19, 2022
Tinashe’s impact
— dyl (@deathbychauklet) November 18, 2022
However, others humorously attributed the trend to other trailblazers.
Not it’s really Kim’s influence and not Tinashe’s 😭 https://t.co/mPVb1tVpVJ
— I just talk my shit Casanova; Superstar Supernova (@GameboyColored) November 20, 2022
You bitches talking bout Tinashe’s “influence” but let’s not forget who influenced HER ! pic.twitter.com/QASxlc4G1V
— 💜sofaygobae💜 (@sadgirllsyd) November 21, 2022
Finally, there were others who completely disregarded the comparisons and simply expressed that they’d to see the artists collaborate.
i need a tinashe pop/r&b/hiphop album with a saweetie collab on it 😭😭😭😭😭😭
— r**k (@ho7yfvck) November 19, 2022
Tinashe would’ve ATE on @Saweetie new E.P 😭😭😭
— its.jsnn (@_jayytrickk) November 18, 2022
I could totally hear tinashe featured on https://t.co/ePOq5HYbwc. @Saweetie 😭 #THESINGLELIFE
— its.jsnn (@_jayytrickk) November 18, 2022
Tinashe And Saweetie Are Booked And Busy
Whether you believe Saweetie’s channeling her inner Tinashe or curating her own vibe, one thing’s clear: she’s on her grind!
The West Coast rapper freshly sparked some controversy after appearing to reference Lil Baby and Quavo on a new track called “DON’T SAY NOTHIN’.”
Saweetie also says that she’s focusing on her growth at the moment.
I appreciate the love and support while I was focusing on my growth as a human, woman and artist🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 . Thank you for always believing in me through the highs and lows !!! 💗💗💗 @warnerrecords ❄️
— iCY MAMiii (@Saweetie) November 19, 2022
As for Tinashe, she just recently celebrated the 3-year anniversary of Songs for You, the project that people believe inspired Saweetie’s recent photoshoot.
3 years of SONGS FOR YOU 🤍 pic.twitter.com/owHH1CJD55
— TINASHE ³³³ (@Tinashe) November 21, 2022
Tinashe also recently caused a stir within the online K-pop (Korean pop) community, as she revealed that she “would love” to collaborate with NCT 127, a popular group within the genre.
.@Tinashe bonds with @Kenzie over their love of dance, says she would love to collab with NCT 127 and more at the 2022 #AMAs. pic.twitter.com/usos6ZroLY
— billboard (@billboard) November 21, 2022
Tinashe’s influence on kpop is crazy. The fact that she wants to collab with 127 🥹
— alex (@alexkpawp) November 21, 2022
What are your thoughts on the comparisons between Tinashe and Saweetie? Also, would you like to see them link up in the future to collaborate on a project?
