Thursday, August 5, 2021 12:26 PM
By Jamie G
A video of a sign language interpreter performing « WAP » uploaded to social media has gone viral.
Footage uploaded to TikTok shows the moment when an American sign language interpreted the text of the hit WAP by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Many praise the skills required to interpret a performance at a concert.
Reported by HuffPost, the audience was also blown away by the spirited translation of the song on stage.
Sorry, but the sign language interpreter DURING MUST BE WATCHED MEGAN’S WAP PERFORMANCE pic.twitter.com/6p590p5YS2
In response to her viral fame, Kurdi nodded to Raven Sutton, the dancer who created the interpretation of « WAP ».
« Thanks for that Love on my side from hearing people, but I’m just an interpreter who is passionate about providing access to a community that I love and from which I have learned everything, « Kurdi wrote on Instagram.
She Also urged her new followers to do their part in making the world more accessible.
The performer asked fans to label content and, if possible, provide ASL interpreters to help deaf creators
« And if you’re still wondering why the deaf and hard of hearing go to concerts, follow these pages and learn something new, » she wrote before adding links to other YouTubers
“Seeing an interpreter at a concert shouldn’t be shocking. Seeing a deaf interpreter on tour with every artist should be the norm! «
» I am deaf and performers at concerts and plays are phenomenal because they are part of the process and the production, so well rehearsed, « wrote a user.
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