The MTV Video Music Awards are known for their viral moments, and Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake's backstage encounter has the internet buzzing. In a viral clip from the 2023 awards show on Sept. 12, the rapper and the *NSYNC singer had a brief exchange, and after enthusiastically waving a finger at Timberlake, many fans now believe the two are in a relationship in a heated debate. Disagreement.
"Did Justin Timberlake say something to cheat on Megan Thee Stallion?" one fan said of the encounter, while another user commented: "Wait, Justin said something to Meghan What made her react like this? They had a fight!"
However, in an interview with People , that wasn't the case, and an insider clarified what was really going on among the VMA attendees. "He said, 'It's nice to meet you,' and she said, 'No, no, it doesn't count, it doesn't count. We have to meet at the right time," the source claimed. Meanwhile, a second source told the outlet, "Meg loves Justin," adding: "She said, 'No, no, no, we've never met before!'" It was their first time She was very excited to meet. "
The "Sweetest Pie" rapper, who is nominated in the categories of Best Director, Best Art Direction and Best Choreography, attended the annual awards show wearing a sheer corset to perform her latest collaboration with Cardi B, "Bongos."
Meanwhile, all five original members of *NSYNC made a surprise appearance at the 2023 awards ceremony. JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick joined Timberlake on the VMA stage to present Taylor Swift with the award for Best Pop Video, and the band's nostalgic surprise sent fans crazy.