A Star-studded Night with Unexpected Twists
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards was a starry affair that left the internet buzzing. From Taylor Swift’s electric moves with Demi Lovato to Selena Gomez’s meme-worthy reactions, the night had its fair share of headlines. However, among the stars and stellar performances, an unexpected backstage interaction between *NSYNC’s Justin Timberlake and rap queen Megan Thee Stallion took center stage.
The Encounter That Stirred the Pot
While the world was still reeling from the reunion of *NSYNC members – Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Chris Kirkpatrick, and JC Chasez – a seemingly tense moment unfolded backstage. As Megan was busy with a hair touch-up, the boy band walked past. The ensuing interaction was captured on video, showing an animated Megan, leading many to speculate about a potential clash.
The video went viral, and the Twitterverse was abuzz with theories. Timberlake and Fatone’s chuckles further added to the confusion, painting a rather ambiguous picture of the events that transpired.
Megan Sets the Record Straight
The rumors and theories were put to rest when ET caught up with the “Savage” rapper during her promotional campaign for Frito-Lay‘s Flamin’ Hot. Megan’s recollection of the event was far from any speculated beef. She narrated the encounter, saying:
“Kellon is doing my hair and I got my in ears in and I’m telling Kellon I’m already nervous, just stop touching on me. Then Justin Timberlake walks by, he’s like, ‘It’s nice to meet you,’ [and] I was like, ‘No, no, first of all I can’t hear you so, no.’ Take it back, this is not how I’m gonna meet Justin Timberlake, OK? And JC was back there looking cute! I said, ‘Hold on, y’all need to relax. Wait until I get off stage and then Ima be ready for y’all.'”
Insider comments from the days following the VMAs further corroborated Megan’s version. She humorously added that both she and Timberlake found the idea of their rumored discord laughable:
*”We were really crying-laughing because it was like, ‘In what world is Megan Thee Stallion beefed out on Justin Timberlake? I’m in the back tussling with NSYNC? That sounds crazy! I just I thought it was so funny because I talk with my hands and my nails are so long so I know this looks crazy, like you almost thought I was coming for you and I was coming for him. But, yeah this is just how I talk.”
What’s Next?
With the cloud of misunderstanding dispelled, the spotlight now shifts back to the music. Rumors are rife about *NSYNC’s potential collaboration for “Trolls Band Together”. Millennial fans are abuzz with excitement. And as for a potential collaboration between Megan and the “Mirrors” maestro Timberlake? Given the chemistry they’ve shown, that wouldn’t be too far-fetched to imagine. After all, if *NSYNC can reunite, then as the saying goes, anything’s possible!
