Rihanna Is Getting a New Met Gala-Themed Wax Figure

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Miles, 20, is a deaf American Sign Language performer and will be signing the pre-show’s

At a press conference Thursday, Miles called the song inspiring, empowering and representative of resilience.

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which is an annual fundraising gala for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City.

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ift Every Voice and Sing,” to be sung by Emmy-award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph,

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You may have seen Miles before: She went viral in 2020 after her version of the TikTok

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The figure is expected to be a popular attraction, drawing in visitors from around the world who are fans of Rihanna and the Met Gala.

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In the video, Miles signs a verse and pays homage to rapper Lil’ Kim’s colorful 1997

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