It was the drama that never was at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake.
The awards show that was hosted by rapper Nicki Minaj featured an array of talents who took the stage to perform.
Lil Wayne, Shakira, Olivia Rodrigo, Demi Lovato, Karol G, Anitta, Cardi B, Stray Kids, Doja Cat, and Doug E. Fresh all lit up the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
Saweetie went viral for a television mishap, and Taylor Swift won all the top awards and appeared genuinely surprised to see the long list of performers take the stage.
However, one moment that captivated millions on social media was when Megan Thee Stallion was getting ready to hit the stage with Cardi B she was approached by Justin Timberlake.
As the Texan star was fixing her mic and hair, Justin Timberlake, other members of NSYNC, and their bodyguards walked by, and it seemed that a heated exchange took place.
Justin Timberlake spoke to the femcee and seconds later she was seen waving her fingers and talking passionately. The internet went wild, and many believed that Justin Timberlake touched Megan Thee Stallion and that upset her.
Some went as far as claiming that Timberlake was slammed by Megan Thee Stallion for the Janet Jackson incident. However, a source was quick to come out and explain what truly happened at the MTV Video Music Awards.
According to Variety, there was “zero fight” between the artists. The source revealed the few words exchanged between the duo by saying: “He said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you,’ and she said ‘No, no this doesn’t count, this doesn’t count. We gotta meet proper. It was very cute.”
A second insider told the publication: “Meg loves Justin. She was saying “No, no, no, we’ve never met before. It was their first time meeting and she was excited.”
Justin Timberlake made other headlines by appearing on stage with all the members of NSYNC hinting that a reunion of sorts is coming.
When Taylor Swift accepted an award from Timberlake, JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, and Chris Kirkpatrick, for best pop video, she quizzed them about their plans.
She asked: “Are you guys gonna do something? I need to know what it is!”
Timbaland has confirmed that he has teamed up with Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado for a joint album.
He also revealed that Timberlake has a new album that is coming “top of next year.” He added: “That first single is gonna be serious… Just know it’s good.”
Timberlake is ready to reconquer the pop music world.
