Tiffany Haddish Poses For "Sports Illustrated" As Her Attorney Updates DUI Case

BY Erika Marie
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Jul 12, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; American actress Tiffany Haddish arrives on the red carpet before the 2023 ESPYS at the Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
Amid the update about her 2022 DUI case, Tiffany Haddish poses in a bikini as a cover girl for Sports Illustrated.

There's a new Sports Illustrated swimsuit 2026 model as Tiffany Haddish shows off her toned body for the outlet's cover. This week, the magazine released its latest issue, hosting several celebrities for its coveted placement. Despite her controversies, Haddish remains a leader in the comedy scene, and in an interview with SI, she mentioned her "started from the bottom now we're here" journey.

“This little girl from South Central L.A. is now a swimsuit model,” Haddish said. “If you believe in yourself enough, you can achieve anything, anything you want to achieve.” Others highlighted in the issue include Alix Earle, Nicole Williams English, and Hilary Duff.

Read More: Tiffany Haddish Weighs In On Common Wanting To Marry Jennifer Hudson

Haddish's DUI Case Gets An Update

Meanwhile, reports show that Haddish continues to fight her DUI case. Back in 2022, she was arrested after being found asleep behind the wheel in Georgia. WSB-TV states that Haddish's attorney wants the case thrown out due to “substantial delays in her case.” Further, the lawyer claims that his client “has repeatedly requested information regarding the status.”

“The Court has responded on several occasions that it was ‘working on it,’” documents show. “Ms. Haddish has indicated to the Court that she was ready for trial approximately ten times and that she was just waiting for the orders from the Court.” The attorney reportedly added, “The length of delay has been (thus far) nearly 52 months. The reason for the delay is unknown to defendant... Therefore, Ms. Haddish respectfully requests that the Court find that this substantial delay without any apparent justification was in violation of her constitutional rights to a speedy trial."

The case is ongoing. Check out Tiffany Haddish's Sports Illustrated cover above.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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