After a huge 2020 run, Saweetie is starting off the new year right, by now adding actress underneath her belt. The Tap In rapper is making her acting debut on the upcoming midseason premiere of Grown-ish.
In the episode, Saweetie guest stars as Indigo, Joey Bada$$’s bossy protégé and client to Zoey, played by Yara Shahidi. In the preview clip, Indigo demands a wardrobe change while on set of a music video. When Zoey, who is also Joey’s stylist, tells her that she doesn’t have any other options besides swimsuits, Indigo is not willing to take no for an answer.
Saweetie admits she was nervous about taking on the role, but Shahidi helped every step of the way. “I would ask her for advice, and she was so easy to work with, so it was an honor and a pleasure to work by with her. I know she’s gonna continue to do big and great things,” she told EW. “Even if I would mess up sometimes, she was just so helpful. It’s always nice to work with someone who wants you to do as good as them. What I will say is that she’s such a team player. She was like hyping me up and gave me the motivation, so it was fun to work with her.”
She added, “I could definitely see myself having a show like that or just doing more guest-star roles, or even doing a movie,” she continued. “I think it’s art. It’s fun to step outside my comfort zone and it allows me to just explore my creative side.”
Season 3 of “grown-ish” returns Thursday, Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. on Freeform. Check out the sneak peek here
