Beyonce has cast a model with muscular dystrophy in a photoshoot for her official merchandise.
Jillian Mercado, a blogger and model, wears T-shirts, hats and sweaters in the shoot alongside two other models. See the image below.
Mercado announced the news online, writing: “OK LADIES now let’s get in FORMATION!” she wrote on Instagram. “So BEYond excited to finally announce that I’m on the official @beyonce website!!!”
Mercado, who is in a wheelchair in the image, is wears a ‘hot sauce’ cap and a jumper complete with the phrase “I twirl on them haters”. Both phrases appear in the lyrics to ‘Formation’, Beyoncé’s latest single and the name of her upcoming world tour.
Beyoncé joined Coldplay during their high-profile appearance at the Super Bowl earlier this year (February 7), performing ‘Formation’ 24 hours after releasing track and its politically charged video online.
Beyoncé Brings Protest Music Back: The Main ‘Formation’ Talking Points
Beyoncé will tour the UK during June and July. See below for Beyoncé’s full UK dates:
Sunderland, Stadium of Light (June 28)
Cardiff, Principality Stadium (30)
London, Wembley Stadium (July 2, 3)
Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground (5)
Glasgow, Hampden Park (7)