Hot Girl Summer Activated
Savage, hot, and confident: For award-winning goddess Megan Thee Stallion, these are more than lyrics—they're her aura. The POV of the first-ever hip-hop cover model for a swim magazine issue? A rallying call for all of us to be confident in our style, our voice, and our swimsuits.
And that vibe is at the core of Megan's newest artistic endeavor—a swim collection of 18 pieces, available exclusively at Walmart. The inclusive line, which includes cover-ups, one-pieces, and mix-and-match tops and bottoms, comes in 18 sizes, and every item in the collection is less than $30. "It was only right that we kick off Hot Girl Summer with this launch and provide Hotties of all body types with the official Hot Girl uniform," says the Houston native. The creative powerhouse had full control over her limited-edition line, which can be found at 500 Walmart stores and at walmart.com. "I used to shop there growing up, so it's a full circle to have my own line available at Walmart, and I'm so grateful for their support."
Dubbed the "Hot Girl Summer Uniforms for Every Body," these bold pieces are fever, utterly unique. Not to mention our invitation to act like every day is one for dancing in an oversize shell. (And why not? Do we see a new pool-party theme on fleek?). Bet. The turnt drop hit on May 19, and we *may* have dropped some faves straight into our cart. See below for our top six selects that slay.
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Rachel Hale's role covering Youth Mental Health at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal Ventures and Journalism Funding Partners. Funders do not provide editorial input. Reach her at rhale@ and @rachelleighhale on X.
