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#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious

Back in the day, Ginuwine was bae. Matter of fact, with songs like, "Pony," "In Those Jeans," "Differences" and "So Anxious," he always will be. In case you need a reminder, here are 12 throwback reasons the R&B singer is our man crush everyday.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Come Through Cowboy

Way back in 1997, the singer was channeling some Southern vibes while on stage. We are feeling that hat, G!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
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02
Awesome Abs

Ginuwine had the 90’s ab game on lock. We mean, swoon!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
03
Red Carpet Ready

When you look this good, we guess it’s ok to show up on the red carpet like this!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
04
Shoulder Pads and Sunglasses

Nostalgia has us saying yes to this outfit!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
05
White Hot

We can’t get enough of Ginuwine and this look. Heart eyes!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
06
Hit Maker

According to Billboard, this time 20 years ago, Ginuwine’s hit song, “Pony” made it all the way to the top the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. 

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
07
Classic Man

Ginuwine sure does clean up nice and seriously, we’re still melting over it. 

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
08
Keeping It Casual

Even in a track suit, the D.C. native still makes our hearts skip a beat. 

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
09
Basketball Babe

The singer was named after retired basketball phenom Elgin Baylor. We think Ginuwine is much cuter name!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
10
Proud Papa

Ginuwine and his ex-wife, singer Solé, have 2 daughters together. He also has 6 other children from other relationships. 

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
11
Fedora Fresh

Yes pinstripes!

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
12
All Black Everything

Yes, yes, yes, to everything in this photo. Just yes.

#TBT: 12 Times Ginuwine Had Us Feeling Anxious
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