Rihanna’s American Sign Language interpreter Justina Miles is going viral because sis brought nothing but pure energy and vibes to her performance at the Super Bowl.
According to DECIDER videos quickly circulated on social media showing the interpreter cutting loose during the anticipated show.
ASL interpreter Justina Miles performed twice during the sports event.
She first took the stage during Sheryl Lee Ralph’s moving rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” in the preshow.
Miles appeared on screen again during Rihanna’s Halftime Show – becoming the first female deaf woman to provide ASL interpretation during the coveted spot.
While Rihanna kept it simple, choosing to perform with minimal choreography and no special guests (aside from Baby #2), Miles demonstrated that she’s the life of the party.
The interpreter brought some of her own dance moves which she showed off while signing the lyrics to the performer’s throwback hits, including “Bitch Better Have My Money,” “Umbrella,” and “Only Girl (In the World).”
“Rihanna’s deffo pulling some queen shit BUT ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT THIS ASL INTERPRETER? She’s doing such a great job and bringing so much energy,” wrote one fan.
Another tweeted, “rihanna was incredible but omg the ASL interpreter they had for her performance was LIVING. 10/10 all around.”
The ASL interpreter for Rihanna is going in! #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/0Yw0LbeAK2
— Ash J (@AshAgony) February 13, 2023
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Um Justina Miles for the ASL #SuperBowl #Rihanna was the true star of the #AppleMusicHalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/4WKeFxFG06
— Moíciara (@moiciaratoo) February 13, 2023
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Um Justina Miles for the ASL #SuperBowl #Rihanna was the true star of the #AppleMusicHalftimeShow pic.twitter.com/4WKeFxFG06
— Moíciara (@moiciaratoo) February 13, 2023
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shoutout to ASL interpreter justina miles for absolutely going off for rihanna’s #SuperbOwl performance pic.twitter.com/exVHkFH3Xl
— Off Colour (@OffColourOrg) February 13, 2023
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justina miles is a representation of me when Pour It Up and Pose came through #Superbowl pic.twitter.com/oAGCTYo7Uk
— lemarchal ? (@ruifcarmona) February 13, 2023
A third wrote, “So we’re not going to talk about how that ASL interpreter was turning tf up?!” They continued, “At some points I forgot #Rihanna was the one performing & almost missed it. They were both exceptional.”
According to CBNC, Miles is a 20-year-old nursing student at the HBCU Bowie State University.
The interpreter went viral in 2020 for paying homage to Lil’ Kim’s 1997 song “Crush on You.”
While speaking about her opportunity at the Super Bowl, she said, “I value the opportunity to make it possible for all deaf people to enjoy these songs, and not have them miss out on the full Super Bowl experience.”
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