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ASL performer goes viral during Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show

VIDEO: ASL interpreter makes history during Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII show
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ASL interpreter makes history during Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII show
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ByKatie Kindelan
February 13, 2023, 12:24 pm

Rihanna's headline-making Super Bowl halftime performance delivered another iconic performance simultaneously by the show's American Sign Language interpreter.

Justina Miles, a Philadelphia native, took the internet by storm on Sunday night with her ASL interpretation of Rihanna's medley of hit songs.

"Rihanna was incredible but omg the ASL interpreter they had for her performance was LIVING. 10/10 all around," one Twitter user wrote.

"Um Justina Miles for the ASL #SuperBowl #Rihanna was the true star of the #AppleMusicHalftimeShow," another viewer tweeted.

Miles, who is deaf, was seen in a split screen with Rihanna during parts of the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show that aired on Fox.

VIDEO: ASL interpreter makes history during Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII show
VIDEO: ASL interpreter makes history during Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII show
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The performer was also on the field at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, during the pregame show, where she signed during Sheryl Lee Ralph's performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

In a press conference last week, before Sunday's game, Miles described the performance as an important moment.

"Not only for me to share this experience with the whole world," she said, "but to really bring that empowerment to millions and millions of Black deaf people all over the country who've never really seen that before. I feel that is truly lifting every voice, even my voice."

PHOTO: Justina Miles performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in American Sign Language prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium, Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz.
Justina Miles performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing" in American Sign Language prior to Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium, Feb. 12, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz.
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Three years ago, Miles went viral for her ALS performance of the Lil' Kim song "Crush on You" music video, which was later shared online by the rapper.

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Though her performance with Rihanna on Sunday was on the world's biggest stage, it was not Miles' first concert performance.

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The star, who delivered a stunning performance, had fans even more excited by unveiling her baby bump.

She has "performed dazzling ASL renditions of music at various concerts throughout the country," according to the National Association of the Deaf.

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Miles is now a nursing student and cheerleader at Bowie State University in Maryland, according to the association.

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