Ciara Reveals 8-Year-Old Son Future's Hilarious Reaction to Her 'SI Swimsuit' Cover

Ciara and Russell Wilson.Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Ciara’s sonFuture Zahirisn’t holding back from sharing his thoughts about his mom’sSports Illustrated Swimsuitcover.

While speaking with PEOPLE at the 2022SI Swimsuitlaunch event in New York City on Thursday, the singer shared how her kids reacted to the magazine photos of their mom, which feature the performer wearing a bustier-style one-piece and a straw hat.

Ciara, 36, and husbandRussell Wilsonare parents to 19-month-old sonWin Harrison, daughterSienna Princess, 4, as well as son Future, 8, whom Ciara shares with ex Future.

“My kids are so proud,” says the “Level Up” singer of herSIcover. “I will say this one. As soon as I start to pop pop, Future’s like ‘Stop Mom, like stop the pop Mom,’ because he’s like, I can see my mom.”

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The superstar performer joins mogulKim Kardashian, model and activistMaye Muskand modeling industry rising starYumi Nuas part of this year’s cover class.

On her cover girl dreams coming true, the “1, 2 Step” singer toldSI, “I’ve always dreamt of being on this cover, ever since I was really young. Especially as an entertainer. It’s always been pretty significant in the entertainment space. So it’s a big dream come true for me. And it was a special day when I got the call.”

The 2022 issue continues to build onSI Swimsuit’s platform of diversity and empowerment, featuring 28 beautiful women includingWNBA stars Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, newcomers Duckie Thot, Kamie Crawford and Olivia Ponton as well as former cover models Camille Kostek, Leyna Bloom and Kate Bock.

source: people.com