5 Reasons Willow Smith Is Already an Icon

Photo: Instagram (@willowsmith)

Willow Smith's been killing the game ever since she released her instant banger "Whip My Hair" back in 2010 (she was only 9 years old!), and the #CareFreeBlackGirl hasn't looked back since. Today's her birthday and the perfect time to honor all things Willow. So let's get started.

1. Her style defies gender

Willow's been pushing boundaries in fashion for years and, like her brother, wears clothes that represent her, not some gender binary. You don't have to be queer to be a queer icon (see Prince) and this starlet is well on her way to representing the power of #BeyondtheBinary with style.

 

A photo posted by ≠GWEELOS≠ (@willowsmith) on Sep 27, 2016 at 9:36am PDT

2. She's multitalented

She sings, she dances, she acts, and is all around visually creative. Her debut album Ardipithecus came out last year and you can find some of Willow's new works right on her Instagram.

 

A video posted by ≠GWEELOS≠ (@willowsmith) on Oct 1, 2016 at 1:47pm PDT

3. She uses her fame for good

Just recently, Willow and her big brother Jaden marched in solidarity in the ongoing Dakota Access Pipeline protests. The Standing Rock Sioux are leading the #DAPL fight to stop the crude oil pipeline from potentially damaging the Missisippi River and destroying their religious grounds.

 

A photo posted by ≠GWEELOS≠ (@willowsmith) on Oct 23, 2016 at 3:51pm PDT

4. There's so much more to come

Willow landed a dope Chanel campaign as its 2016 ambassador and with all the waves she made fashion wise, I'd say this is well deserved. She's also featured on Kid Cudi's new single "Surfin." She's got an album and an amazing a Chanel ambassador gig already, and she's not even of legal age! Can't wait to see what comes next.

 

A photo posted by ≠GWEELOS≠ (@willowsmith) on Sep 30, 2016 at 4:14pm PDT

5. She's the epitome of #BlackGirlMagic

Willow is a #CareFreeBlackGirl who's inspired millions just by being herself. 

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