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Waka Flocka Reveals How Sign Language Interpreter Mix-Up Has Taught Him About The Deaf Community

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During a recent interview with HipHopDX, Waka Flocka opened up about the viral clip of him thinking that an ASL interpreter was simply a woman getting down at his show. According to him, he realized that she was more than just an eager fan immediately after the concert. Luckily, he was able to learn a lot from the deaf community as a result of the incident, making it an overall enlightening experience for the rapper.

“[I realized it was a sign language interpreter] right after the concert,” he told the outlet. “Yo, shout out to the deaf community as well man. We actually got a movie coming in the ESPY Awards. We definitely got some sh*t coming. I love that community, by the way. Because that community taught me a lot. Now I know how to get around people that speak other languages.”

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Waka Flocka Loves The Deaf Community

He continued, elaborating on how the deaf community has taught him to pick up on what others are saying when he doesn’t speak their language. “I understand if it’s negative or positive because conversation vibrate,” he described. “So if somebody’s conversation make me feel woozy, I know it ain’t for me. I don’t have to look funny. So I learned a lot from that community off vibes and everything else.”

“I always wondered like why the front two to four rows of every festival be lit,” he also noted. “They be lit as f*ck, but nobody know by law you supposed to have that for the [deaf] community – so they going off vibrations! That’s why they moving! Oh, I definitely fell in love.” What do you think of Waka Flocka’s sweet story about learning from the deaf community? What about the viral clip of him thinking an ASL interpreter was simply dancing during his show? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Method Man Dances Along With ASL Interpreter

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Wu-Tang Clan just graced New Orleans, Louisiana with a stellar performance at the New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival. Moreover, all members (including Raekwon, RZA, GZA, U-God, and more) seemed to have a great time on stage as some of their best hits played. In particular, the crowd and the crew were really feeling their rendition of the classic “Can It All Be So Simple.” In fact, Method Man was very impressed with the American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter that helped them throughout the show. He had such a great time watching her do her thing that he danced along, imitating her hand motions and observing her with a big smile on his face.

Given his incredible catalog and wide range of experience in many industries, it’s always an event when Method Man is on stage. However, many fans were disappointed when he said he wouldn’t join the rest of the Wu for their “N.Y. State Of Mind” tour last year. While many thought that they wouldn’t get to hear his iconic verses live, fans in Newark, New Jersey got a special treat. Both Meth and Redman popped out to perform “Da Rockwilder,” “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthing ta F**k Wit,” and “M.E.T.H.O.D. Man.”

Method Man Vibes Out With Sign Language Interpreter

On that note of extracurriculars, the 52-year-old got a lot of praise for his acting work on 50 Cent’s “Power Book II: Ghost.” That praise actually prepared him to deal with criticism as well, advice that he wanted to share with his peers. For example, Yung Miami recently got flamed for her performance on another G-Unit show, “BMF.” After she responded to some haters and the discussion went viral, Method Man chimed in with some blunt advice.

“F**k people,” he told a reported from TMZ who caught up with him and asked about the phenomenon. “People are mean. White noise, white noise. I love the City Girls, they’re dope.” Overall, it’s great to see the rapper lend a hand to the next generation. Clearly, he’s all about enjoying the moment and being proud of your work, and he shares that pride to and with others quite often, as this viral clip shows. For more updates and the latest news on Method Man, stick around on HNHH.

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Rihanna’s ASL Interpreter Tells All In New Interview

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Rihanna‘s iconic Super Bowl halftime show was met with anticipation, admiration, and well-deserved praise. But RiRi was not the only one to receive applause from the internet. The halftime show’s ASL interpreter, Justina Miles, earned her own spotlight after her equally energetic performance. Although the 20-year-old Tik Tok star is hard of hearing, she relentlessly worked to make the music performance enjoyable for the deaf community.

In an interview with CBS Mornings host Gayle King, Miles reflected on the days leading up to the performance. According to Miles, she only had a week to practice her interpretation for the show. Miles explained to King, “I practiced for a week and we rehearsed with everybody, the whole show. We ran through it, again and again, all week.”

Miles Makes History As An ASL Interpreter

Miles initially gained nation-wide recognition after her notable halftime show interpretation. Not only was she admired for being the first deaf female interpreter included in the Super Bowl, but Miles also was applauded for her spot on the conveyance of Rihanna’s songs. “I know all the songs, I was confident, I was like yes,” Miles told King, “so, what I did was look over the lyrics make sure I got all the meanings right.” So how was Miles able to convey music to those who are deaf and hard of hearing? “I memorize the lyrics and the beats,” she explained, “so that way, I can sign the lyrics and move to the beat so they can see the beat rather than, they can’t hear the beat.”

The 2023 Super Bowl included deaf ASL interpreters for the first time in history, and Miles was joined by Colin Denny and Troy Kotsur. In a press conference held before the Super Bowl, Miles mentioned how important the performance is for “not only for me to share this experience with the whole world, 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.” Despite her young age, Miles has already inspired many through her historical achievement. As for the future, she is currently attending Bowie State University with hopes of becoming a nurse post-graduation.

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