{“Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.”}
~ Mae West, Wit & Wisdom of Mae West
{2 On: Tinashe || Wings: Little Mix || All of These Boys: Jasmine V || Break Free: Ariana Grande || Partition: Beyoncé || Blank Space: Taylor Swift}
{Bang Bang: Jessie J || How To Be A Heartbreaker: Marina & the Diamonds || Aquarius: Tinashe || Love Me Harder: Ariana Grande || Cry: Rihanna }
{Bang Bang: Jessie J || How To Be A Heartbreaker: Marina & the Diamonds || Aquarius: Tinashe || Love Me Harder: Ariana Grande || Cry: Rihanna }
Full Name
"Say it with me...Tin-ah-shay. Let's not even get started on my last name."
Tinashé Jørgensen Kachingwe
Preferred Name
"As I tell everyone, just call me Tinashé. It's not that hard. But most of my friends call me Tiny."
Shay (Most common}; Tiny {Common; mostly by close friends & family}; Jorgie {Least common; only by family, mostly her mom}; Princess {Common]; only because her step-father called her that a lot in front of people and it ended up sticking}
Age
"And not one bartender better question me either."
21
Birthday
Feburary 6, 1994
Ethnicity
56% Zimbabwean// 20% Danish// 10% Norwegian// 4% Polish// 10% Irish
Sexuality
"Definitely strictly-dickly...but if you get enough drinks in me, half of these girls start lookin' real good."
Heteroflexible
Occupation
"I've been called the Next Queen of R&B or the New Beyoncé of my time. At the end of the day, I'm a girl with a dream and I'm not waiting for someone to help me along the way. I've been proactive this long, nothing can stop me now."
Singer// Song-writer// Model (Formerly)// Actress// Dancer// Producer (Kinda)// Activist
"Say it with me...Tin-ah-shay. Let's not even get started on my last name."
Tinashé Jørgensen Kachingwe
Preferred Name
"As I tell everyone, just call me Tinashé. It's not that hard. But most of my friends call me Tiny."
Shay (Most common}; Tiny {Common; mostly by close friends & family}; Jorgie {Least common; only by family, mostly her mom}; Princess {Common]; only because her step-father called her that a lot in front of people and it ended up sticking}
Age
"And not one bartender better question me either."
21
Birthday
Feburary 6, 1994
Ethnicity
56% Zimbabwean// 20% Danish// 10% Norwegian// 4% Polish// 10% Irish
Sexuality
"Definitely strictly-dickly...but if you get enough drinks in me, half of these girls start lookin' real good."
Heteroflexible
Occupation
"I've been called the Next Queen of R&B or the New Beyoncé of my time. At the end of the day, I'm a girl with a dream and I'm not waiting for someone to help me along the way. I've been proactive this long, nothing can stop me now."
Singer// Song-writer// Model (Formerly)// Actress// Dancer// Producer (Kinda)// Activist
Height:Weight:Build
5'2// 105 lbs// Hourglass
Skin Tone
"My mom likes to call it a peanut-butter brown.
Very light brown
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color:Hair Type
"My hair's super curly, so Carol's Daughter is a blessing on most days. Every now and then I might wear it straight. And everyone knows that the blonde I've been rocking since last year was nowhere near my natural color. But I'm really liking this black color on me now."
Dark brown {0-13}; Walnut brown {13-15}; Honey blonde {15-16}: Raven {As of two weeks ago}
Distinguishing Marks
Tinashe has a few scars on her body, though not many are particularly noticeable. Just your minor scarring, like the one on her left ankle from when she fell on the playground and scraped her leg. Or the one on the corner of her left eye from where a metal door clipped her because she wasn't paying attention. Small things like that. Despite her father's wishes, Tinashe did get her nose piercing back when she was fourteen. She has the standard ear piercings that her mom got done for her when she was about three and she is considering a belly button piercing, but has not decided yet. She does have a tattoo on the nape of her neck; it is the symbol for an Aquarius and is on her debut album cover. She also has a sun tattoo on her lower back, and is considering a third.
Clothing Description
"I like to just be casual. I think a lot of my style is about being comfortable and I think that is something that makes me feel just confident and relaxed. I like to feel like myself. I definitely also have a tomboy edge. As far as labels go, I don't like to stick to a particular label. I like to switch it up and I love vintage. But I'm also curvy and I'm comfortable with my skin enough to show it off."
Being an entertainer who is constantly on stage leaves it near impossible to not be comfortable in your own skin and if there is anything Tinashe is, it is comfortable in her own skin. Does she need to show out every day? No, not necessarily. She definitely sticks to a more casual and comfortable every-day wear with a hint of sexy, especially considering her love for crop tops and pants that sit low on her hips. Such can be seen in this, this, and this. She likes flaunting her curves; she has them so her mentality is that she should be allowed to have that kind of autonomy over her own body. So, expect her in crop tops, jeans, and sneakers. Her style is definitely influenced by the 90s and the hip hop era, in that she loves letterman's jackets and baggy pants, even sweats. She does have her more girly days, but at the end of the day, she's not afraid to wear sneakers and look sexy doing it.
5'2// 105 lbs// Hourglass
Skin Tone
"My mom likes to call it a peanut-butter brown.
Very light brown
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color:Hair Type
"My hair's super curly, so Carol's Daughter is a blessing on most days. Every now and then I might wear it straight. And everyone knows that the blonde I've been rocking since last year was nowhere near my natural color. But I'm really liking this black color on me now."
Dark brown {0-13}; Walnut brown {13-15}; Honey blonde {15-16}: Raven {As of two weeks ago}
Distinguishing Marks
Tinashe has a few scars on her body, though not many are particularly noticeable. Just your minor scarring, like the one on her left ankle from when she fell on the playground and scraped her leg. Or the one on the corner of her left eye from where a metal door clipped her because she wasn't paying attention. Small things like that. Despite her father's wishes, Tinashe did get her nose piercing back when she was fourteen. She has the standard ear piercings that her mom got done for her when she was about three and she is considering a belly button piercing, but has not decided yet. She does have a tattoo on the nape of her neck; it is the symbol for an Aquarius and is on her debut album cover. She also has a sun tattoo on her lower back, and is considering a third.
Clothing Description
"I like to just be casual. I think a lot of my style is about being comfortable and I think that is something that makes me feel just confident and relaxed. I like to feel like myself. I definitely also have a tomboy edge. As far as labels go, I don't like to stick to a particular label. I like to switch it up and I love vintage. But I'm also curvy and I'm comfortable with my skin enough to show it off."
Being an entertainer who is constantly on stage leaves it near impossible to not be comfortable in your own skin and if there is anything Tinashe is, it is comfortable in her own skin. Does she need to show out every day? No, not necessarily. She definitely sticks to a more casual and comfortable every-day wear with a hint of sexy, especially considering her love for crop tops and pants that sit low on her hips. Such can be seen in this, this, and this. She likes flaunting her curves; she has them so her mentality is that she should be allowed to have that kind of autonomy over her own body. So, expect her in crop tops, jeans, and sneakers. Her style is definitely influenced by the 90s and the hip hop era, in that she loves letterman's jackets and baggy pants, even sweats. She does have her more girly days, but at the end of the day, she's not afraid to wear sneakers and look sexy doing it.
Goals:Aspirations
Tinashe's greatest goal is to become one of the leaders of the R&B world. As anyone would tell you, the genre has been lacking, particularly in terms of artists of color with actual lyrical genius and if there's one thing critics have been noting about Tinashe is that her manipulation of words is profound. So, she wants to keep the attention there. She also wants to soon incorporate more mainstream issues like racism and sexism in her music; most of her fans and even those who have interviewed know that this is her passion and she has been involved in several campaigns, but she has yet to bring any music to the table and she wants to go down as a legend in that regard - singing mainstream music and being on top while promoting messages that don't necessarily have anything to do with garnering more followers. She definitely wants to do a concert with Janet Jackson (her greatest inspiration) and possibly Emelie Sande. She also eventually wants to settle down.
Fears
Tinashe's greatest fear is not being good enough. Whether it's in the music industry or in a relationship, she's terrified of seeing everything she could want in life but not being good enough. It is why she is willing to play this sex icon role and why she's more comfortable with being the girl you lust after, but not the one you wake up to. She's still getting used to being sincere in hyping herself up and will appear as cool as she can when met with criticism, but she's always holding on to the traumatic bullying she endured back in middle school, which makes it hard for her to be open to deeper romantic relationships despite wanting those connections. She also fears failing. As anyone will tell you, Tinashe doesn't depend on people often and still feels wary when her step-father puts money into her account, so she works hard to not need assistance. She's also terrified of spiders and snakes and will probably punch you if you bring either to her face.
Secrets
Tinashe has been fighting back feelings for Carson Koch for a while now, which was why she was more than happy to go on the tour with Iggy Azalea back in May. While it wasn't on her schedule, it was easier to deal with than acknowledging feelings for one of her closest friends.
Good Personality Traits
✔Sassy ✔Outspoken ✔Intelligent ✔Down-to-Earth ✔Honest ✔Fearless ✔Compassionate ✔Independent ✔Fierce
Bad Personality Traits
✘Vain ✘Flirtatious ✘Blunt ✘Headstrong ✘Rebellious ✘Impulsive ✘Stubborn ✘Emotionally-Guarded
Personality
Tinashe had always been a bit of a force to be reckoned with, even as a child. It was one of the reasons why her mother and step-father purchased the home that they did; they needed something that would be luxurious enough to garner attention, but also something that would keep Tinashe active. Not that it kept her grounded or at home because if you asked anyone, Tinashe was a real party girl. Hell, she still is and while she has calmed down in the last year, she's not exactly giving up that scene for anyone. Besides, it fits the image she has constructed since she started getting homeschooled some years ago. After years of physical and emotional abuse by her peers in her prestigious schools, Tinashe hardened the sweet girl she was before and molded herself into a smart-mouthed, tough, flirty badass that takes no shit from anyone. She has the capacity to be a leader, that much a lot of people know. After all, Tinashe would never be considered a follower. She's too unwilling to adhere to anyone else's rules other than her own. Granted, Tinashe knows the rules of life and understands she's not the queen of the world. However, since she was a child her mother grilled into her a sense of self-confidence that enables her the ability to not bow down to anyone, no matter how bitchy or high-maintenance they may seem. In fact, she'd probably tell that person off and not give a damn who heard her. After all, who does she have to fear? A lot of the elite girls she remembers from her youth were more catty and willing to spread rumors; the woman Tinashe is now will gladly fight with her attitude, words and fists if necessary.
Over the years, like her step-sister, she did go through a rebellious stage and again, it was all about the image she constructed. As a child, she had never been allowed to fight the girls and guys who made digs at her and made her middle school years hell, so when she finally was taken away from them, Tinashe refused to allow herself to ever be vulnerable. Around the same time was her parents' divorce and the discovery of her mother's affair, which solidified Tinashe's inability to do romantic relationships. Sex has always easy for her. She can do that. It's never really a walk-of-shame for her. She's not a slut; she doesn't wake up every night with a new guy. That's not in her. But she likes sex and she does it well, and when she finds someone who does as well, why not explore that? They might have great chemistry. She's also the type to simply have fun and chill out, but that can be discussed later. The big thing is that anything deeper than a friends-with-benefits endeavor leaves her wary and even more closed-off. Around Los Angeles and in front of cameras, Tinashe is almost willing to bear a bit of her soul. With that one person who she could possibly spend the rest of her life with (because she's definitely interested in that and is the one-and-done type of girl), it terrifies her. If the happy marriage she thought she saw with her parents couldn't last and the amount of long-lasting relationships in the world ending, what would make her believe that anyone would ever want that with her? Granted, a good chunk of this stems from being told in middle school that no one would ever truly want her and she's become a bit of a sex icon - something to be touched, but never cherished. So, Tinashe contends to this personification of sex and closes herself off when feelings arise, or at least, she tries to.
What ends up surprising most people is the girl Tinashe can be away from cameras or even in interviews - the girl who has actually inspired people despite the image she wants to have. As a girl who has always been book smart and a bit street smart, Tinashe's intelligence is typically a surprise, but not as much as her compassion and her ability to care. She doesn't spend unnecessary money. Sure, she does shop every now and then; she will gladly admit that girlier side of her. She's also one who could do movie nights and play video games with the guys, and have low-key hang-out sessions with friends. She's the one who will shake her ass in the middle of her choreography on stage, but will also promote equality and fight against social injustices on the low. She is the one who looks out for her siblings, even when they don't believe that she is or that she even cares about them, and will gladly cut a bitch off if they come off for someone she cares about. While it is rare for her to be vulnerable around people unless they are closer friends, she is still loyal. Even if someone calls her a slut or even a bit of a bitch, the one thing they can say is that she does have her priorities and as they always have been, close friends and family are her number one priorities. Them and having fun.
Tinashe's greatest goal is to become one of the leaders of the R&B world. As anyone would tell you, the genre has been lacking, particularly in terms of artists of color with actual lyrical genius and if there's one thing critics have been noting about Tinashe is that her manipulation of words is profound. So, she wants to keep the attention there. She also wants to soon incorporate more mainstream issues like racism and sexism in her music; most of her fans and even those who have interviewed know that this is her passion and she has been involved in several campaigns, but she has yet to bring any music to the table and she wants to go down as a legend in that regard - singing mainstream music and being on top while promoting messages that don't necessarily have anything to do with garnering more followers. She definitely wants to do a concert with Janet Jackson (her greatest inspiration) and possibly Emelie Sande. She also eventually wants to settle down.
Fears
Tinashe's greatest fear is not being good enough. Whether it's in the music industry or in a relationship, she's terrified of seeing everything she could want in life but not being good enough. It is why she is willing to play this sex icon role and why she's more comfortable with being the girl you lust after, but not the one you wake up to. She's still getting used to being sincere in hyping herself up and will appear as cool as she can when met with criticism, but she's always holding on to the traumatic bullying she endured back in middle school, which makes it hard for her to be open to deeper romantic relationships despite wanting those connections. She also fears failing. As anyone will tell you, Tinashe doesn't depend on people often and still feels wary when her step-father puts money into her account, so she works hard to not need assistance. She's also terrified of spiders and snakes and will probably punch you if you bring either to her face.
Secrets
Tinashe has been fighting back feelings for Carson Koch for a while now, which was why she was more than happy to go on the tour with Iggy Azalea back in May. While it wasn't on her schedule, it was easier to deal with than acknowledging feelings for one of her closest friends.
Good Personality Traits
✔Sassy ✔Outspoken ✔Intelligent ✔Down-to-Earth ✔Honest ✔Fearless ✔Compassionate ✔Independent ✔Fierce
Bad Personality Traits
✘Vain ✘Flirtatious ✘Blunt ✘Headstrong ✘Rebellious ✘Impulsive ✘Stubborn ✘Emotionally-Guarded
Personality
Tinashe had always been a bit of a force to be reckoned with, even as a child. It was one of the reasons why her mother and step-father purchased the home that they did; they needed something that would be luxurious enough to garner attention, but also something that would keep Tinashe active. Not that it kept her grounded or at home because if you asked anyone, Tinashe was a real party girl. Hell, she still is and while she has calmed down in the last year, she's not exactly giving up that scene for anyone. Besides, it fits the image she has constructed since she started getting homeschooled some years ago. After years of physical and emotional abuse by her peers in her prestigious schools, Tinashe hardened the sweet girl she was before and molded herself into a smart-mouthed, tough, flirty badass that takes no shit from anyone. She has the capacity to be a leader, that much a lot of people know. After all, Tinashe would never be considered a follower. She's too unwilling to adhere to anyone else's rules other than her own. Granted, Tinashe knows the rules of life and understands she's not the queen of the world. However, since she was a child her mother grilled into her a sense of self-confidence that enables her the ability to not bow down to anyone, no matter how bitchy or high-maintenance they may seem. In fact, she'd probably tell that person off and not give a damn who heard her. After all, who does she have to fear? A lot of the elite girls she remembers from her youth were more catty and willing to spread rumors; the woman Tinashe is now will gladly fight with her attitude, words and fists if necessary.
Over the years, like her step-sister, she did go through a rebellious stage and again, it was all about the image she constructed. As a child, she had never been allowed to fight the girls and guys who made digs at her and made her middle school years hell, so when she finally was taken away from them, Tinashe refused to allow herself to ever be vulnerable. Around the same time was her parents' divorce and the discovery of her mother's affair, which solidified Tinashe's inability to do romantic relationships. Sex has always easy for her. She can do that. It's never really a walk-of-shame for her. She's not a slut; she doesn't wake up every night with a new guy. That's not in her. But she likes sex and she does it well, and when she finds someone who does as well, why not explore that? They might have great chemistry. She's also the type to simply have fun and chill out, but that can be discussed later. The big thing is that anything deeper than a friends-with-benefits endeavor leaves her wary and even more closed-off. Around Los Angeles and in front of cameras, Tinashe is almost willing to bear a bit of her soul. With that one person who she could possibly spend the rest of her life with (because she's definitely interested in that and is the one-and-done type of girl), it terrifies her. If the happy marriage she thought she saw with her parents couldn't last and the amount of long-lasting relationships in the world ending, what would make her believe that anyone would ever want that with her? Granted, a good chunk of this stems from being told in middle school that no one would ever truly want her and she's become a bit of a sex icon - something to be touched, but never cherished. So, Tinashe contends to this personification of sex and closes herself off when feelings arise, or at least, she tries to.
What ends up surprising most people is the girl Tinashe can be away from cameras or even in interviews - the girl who has actually inspired people despite the image she wants to have. As a girl who has always been book smart and a bit street smart, Tinashe's intelligence is typically a surprise, but not as much as her compassion and her ability to care. She doesn't spend unnecessary money. Sure, she does shop every now and then; she will gladly admit that girlier side of her. She's also one who could do movie nights and play video games with the guys, and have low-key hang-out sessions with friends. She's the one who will shake her ass in the middle of her choreography on stage, but will also promote equality and fight against social injustices on the low. She is the one who looks out for her siblings, even when they don't believe that she is or that she even cares about them, and will gladly cut a bitch off if they come off for someone she cares about. While it is rare for her to be vulnerable around people unless they are closer friends, she is still loyal. Even if someone calls her a slut or even a bit of a bitch, the one thing they can say is that she does have her priorities and as they always have been, close friends and family are her number one priorities. Them and having fun.
Likes
Sex| Being kissed against walls| Disney Land| Singing and dancing| Vanilla Coke| Dubai| Coachella| Fashion| Cuddling| Caudalie| Rapping| Shopping| Parties| Lingerie| Red Velvet Cupcakes| Video games| The Dodgers| Cooking, especially with her Dad| Watching movies| Spinach artichoke dips| The beach| Red wine| Tae Kwon Do| Moschino| Bath & Body Works| Swimming| Victoria's Secret| Hot tubs| Christmas| Dolce & Gabana| Cold Stones
Dislikes
Seeing someone flirting with someone she has feelings for| Snakes| Anyone who messes with her family and close friends| Cigarettes| Being told what to do| Cocaine| Spiders| Twizzlers| When she catches feelings |Feeling weak and helpless| Veal|Injustice and inequality| People knowing her business| Bullies| Infidelity| Bigotry|Acknowledging her feelings
Sex| Being kissed against walls| Disney Land| Singing and dancing| Vanilla Coke| Dubai| Coachella| Fashion| Cuddling| Caudalie| Rapping| Shopping| Parties| Lingerie| Red Velvet Cupcakes| Video games| The Dodgers| Cooking, especially with her Dad| Watching movies| Spinach artichoke dips| The beach| Red wine| Tae Kwon Do| Moschino| Bath & Body Works| Swimming| Victoria's Secret| Hot tubs| Christmas| Dolce & Gabana| Cold Stones
Dislikes
Seeing someone flirting with someone she has feelings for| Snakes| Anyone who messes with her family and close friends| Cigarettes| Being told what to do| Cocaine| Spiders| Twizzlers| When she catches feelings |Feeling weak and helpless| Veal|Injustice and inequality| People knowing her business| Bullies| Infidelity| Bigotry|Acknowledging her feelings
History
Most people tend to think that there was never a moment where Tinashe wasn't this outspoken and daring young woman with the sex appeal that would rival some of the greatest, but there was definitely a defining moment in her life. And there was also a point that she was just a regular sweet girl with a dream and a naivety to be rivalled with. That was before her mother married Pierce Collins. Tinashe had simply been the daughter of up and coming designer, Aimee Kachingwe, and food mogul and accomplished chef, Michael Kachingwe. Michael's Zimbabwean cuisine, refined yet eye-catching, was enough to garner him critical acclaim among other chefs, but the real fame and part breadwinner was Aimee. At a young age, Tinashe and her younger brothers did not know of the tensions mounting between their parents because of that small fact. All they had ever seen was really just them existing. The boys were at a private school in New York and Tinashe was in LA in one of the most prestigious schools on the west coast. And she was miserable. Granted, she was doing more than some of the other rich kids. She was already a part of a girl group called the Stunners, who would later go on to perform with the likes of Justin Beiber, New Boyz, Toby Gad and more. However, she was getting the heaviest critiques, not my Hollywood but by the peers she spent a good chunk of her time with. She had developed curves a bit earlier than the other girls and that seemed to be the constant thing to be picked on, as if she were some type of specimen and they were higher beings with their skinny figures. She would get bullied constantly, reminded that fandoms online wanted the other girls more than her. At the time, her mother didn't see that Tinashe was really struggling with the girls and told her to suck it up. They were just jealous and she shouldn't worry. However, the bullying escalated to physical torment and at the same time, her mother's affair was brought to the forefront. Tinashe was about twelve at the time.
Not only did she have to deal with both girls and guys tormenting her about her build and her being a singer on a failing group, but now her mother's scandal was out for the world to see. It tore her family apart. Her brothers couldn't see it; they were about seven. But Tinashe? She was smart enough to know that she no longer had any respect for her mother and that her father was hurting. And, as if to rub salt into the wound, Aimee went on to marry Pierce Collins not too long after she divorced her first husband. Unlike with Alexandra and Owen, there was no long, drawn-out process for Tinashe. It was decided that her staying in LA to pursue her musical career was best and so, Michael took Thulani and Kudzai with him to Arizona in their spacious estate. And Tinashe didn't take moving into her new home, despite Pierce's attempts to win her affection with material goods, well. In fact, once she turned thirteen, the little girl who was getting bullied refused to allow anyone to do anything to her anymore. Actually, not even her mother could do anything to her. Tinashe would simply throw in her face that her newfound love was nothing but trashy scandal like one of the sitcoms she loved to watch. So, she turned to her music and embracing the fast life. As she constantly tells everyone, she never shot anything in her blood stream and the most she has ever smoked was weed, but she definitely mad a rep for herself as a party girl. Hell, she even threw parties whenever Aimee and Pierce weren't home. Granted, at the time, she wasn't exactly being a good role model for her new sister, but Lexi hadn't liked her at the time and Tinashe could care less about some brat who slammed doors down the hall from her. At Pierce's insistence (for which Tinashe did begin to show a bit of gratefulness) Tinashe was allowed private tutors, which only enforced her loud lifestyle, and was even trained in taekwondo, acquiring her black belt in a year and a half. Of course, she would get grounded, Aimee gave lectures, and Michael called to check in on her and make sure she understood what she was doing, but that was the point - she did know what she was doing.
While she was being reckless and having a lot of fun, Tinashe was using the unwanted attention her mother's affair granted her to her own advantage. She was doing mix tapes and performing, even at Dodgers games which became her thing whenever she and her friends would attend baseball games. She was slowly embodying all that the music scene was about: the partying, sex, drinking and she was making it her own with lyrics and poetry combined with sultry tones and the overall sweetness of her breathy voice. It wasn't the best way to go about it, but she was officially signed to RCA Records when she was twenty and released her debut album, Aquarius, which garnered her critical acclaim and an assortment of nominations and awards in the last half a year. But it also cost her her ability to be that sweet girl that her closer friends would know her as. It cost her the ability to allow herself to be vulnerable enough to have meaningful relationships and to see that not everyone wants her to have sex. It cost her the ability to love without feeling like someone was going to take that love for advantage or not want her - all of her. It cost her a bit of her childhood, even if Tinashe won't admit that herself.
Most people tend to think that there was never a moment where Tinashe wasn't this outspoken and daring young woman with the sex appeal that would rival some of the greatest, but there was definitely a defining moment in her life. And there was also a point that she was just a regular sweet girl with a dream and a naivety to be rivalled with. That was before her mother married Pierce Collins. Tinashe had simply been the daughter of up and coming designer, Aimee Kachingwe, and food mogul and accomplished chef, Michael Kachingwe. Michael's Zimbabwean cuisine, refined yet eye-catching, was enough to garner him critical acclaim among other chefs, but the real fame and part breadwinner was Aimee. At a young age, Tinashe and her younger brothers did not know of the tensions mounting between their parents because of that small fact. All they had ever seen was really just them existing. The boys were at a private school in New York and Tinashe was in LA in one of the most prestigious schools on the west coast. And she was miserable. Granted, she was doing more than some of the other rich kids. She was already a part of a girl group called the Stunners, who would later go on to perform with the likes of Justin Beiber, New Boyz, Toby Gad and more. However, she was getting the heaviest critiques, not my Hollywood but by the peers she spent a good chunk of her time with. She had developed curves a bit earlier than the other girls and that seemed to be the constant thing to be picked on, as if she were some type of specimen and they were higher beings with their skinny figures. She would get bullied constantly, reminded that fandoms online wanted the other girls more than her. At the time, her mother didn't see that Tinashe was really struggling with the girls and told her to suck it up. They were just jealous and she shouldn't worry. However, the bullying escalated to physical torment and at the same time, her mother's affair was brought to the forefront. Tinashe was about twelve at the time.
Not only did she have to deal with both girls and guys tormenting her about her build and her being a singer on a failing group, but now her mother's scandal was out for the world to see. It tore her family apart. Her brothers couldn't see it; they were about seven. But Tinashe? She was smart enough to know that she no longer had any respect for her mother and that her father was hurting. And, as if to rub salt into the wound, Aimee went on to marry Pierce Collins not too long after she divorced her first husband. Unlike with Alexandra and Owen, there was no long, drawn-out process for Tinashe. It was decided that her staying in LA to pursue her musical career was best and so, Michael took Thulani and Kudzai with him to Arizona in their spacious estate. And Tinashe didn't take moving into her new home, despite Pierce's attempts to win her affection with material goods, well. In fact, once she turned thirteen, the little girl who was getting bullied refused to allow anyone to do anything to her anymore. Actually, not even her mother could do anything to her. Tinashe would simply throw in her face that her newfound love was nothing but trashy scandal like one of the sitcoms she loved to watch. So, she turned to her music and embracing the fast life. As she constantly tells everyone, she never shot anything in her blood stream and the most she has ever smoked was weed, but she definitely mad a rep for herself as a party girl. Hell, she even threw parties whenever Aimee and Pierce weren't home. Granted, at the time, she wasn't exactly being a good role model for her new sister, but Lexi hadn't liked her at the time and Tinashe could care less about some brat who slammed doors down the hall from her. At Pierce's insistence (for which Tinashe did begin to show a bit of gratefulness) Tinashe was allowed private tutors, which only enforced her loud lifestyle, and was even trained in taekwondo, acquiring her black belt in a year and a half. Of course, she would get grounded, Aimee gave lectures, and Michael called to check in on her and make sure she understood what she was doing, but that was the point - she did know what she was doing.
While she was being reckless and having a lot of fun, Tinashe was using the unwanted attention her mother's affair granted her to her own advantage. She was doing mix tapes and performing, even at Dodgers games which became her thing whenever she and her friends would attend baseball games. She was slowly embodying all that the music scene was about: the partying, sex, drinking and she was making it her own with lyrics and poetry combined with sultry tones and the overall sweetness of her breathy voice. It wasn't the best way to go about it, but she was officially signed to RCA Records when she was twenty and released her debut album, Aquarius, which garnered her critical acclaim and an assortment of nominations and awards in the last half a year. But it also cost her her ability to be that sweet girl that her closer friends would know her as. It cost her the ability to allow herself to be vulnerable enough to have meaningful relationships and to see that not everyone wants her to have sex. It cost her the ability to love without feeling like someone was going to take that love for advantage or not want her - all of her. It cost her a bit of her childhood, even if Tinashe won't admit that herself.
Roleplayer|| Girl2Fine2
Face Claim|| Tinashe Kachingwe
Dialogue Color|| #778C00
Face Claim|| Tinashe Kachingwe
Dialogue Color|| #778C00
