What Happened Between Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion Backstage at 2023 MTV VMAs

Don't count on Justin Timberlake to cry a river over his 2023 MTV Video Music Awards encounter with Megan Thee Stallion.

Speculation that *NSYNC alum got into an argument with the rapper during the Sept. 12 show surfaced when the two were shown in a backstage live feed exchanging words.

In footage circulating on social media, Megan was seen having her hair touched up in a crowded room as Justin leaned in and interrupted her glam session. Justin then appeared to say something to the "Savage" emcee, prompting her to seemingly yell back at him as she waved her finger around.

So, what really happened? As it turned out, many fans misread Justin and Megan's body-ody language.

"He said, ‘It's so nice to meet you,'" an eyewitness to the encounter told Variety, "and she said, 'No, no this don't count, this don't count. We gotta meet proper.'"

Another source also told Entertainment Tonight that Megan "loves Justin" and is a huge fan of the former boybander. "It was their first time meeting," the insider shared, "and she was excited."

Megan came into the VMAs with three nominations. At the show, the 28-year-old and Cardi B performed their newly released single, "Bongos." 

Meanwhile, Justin attended the ceremony as a presenter alongside *NSYNC bandmates JC Chasez, Lance Bass, Joey Fatone and Chris Kirkpatrick. Presenting Taylor Swift with the Best Pop video award, the group's reunion marked the first time in 10 years they appeared onstage together.

Keep reading to see all the stars at the VMAs. 

In Dolce & Gabbana.

Her in Mônot.

In Versace.

In Versace dress and Ariel Saidian, Anita Ko, and Maria Tash jewelry.

In Oscar de la Renta dress and Jimmy Choo shoes.

In Jean Paul Gaultier dress and Melissa Kaye jewelry.

In Oscar De La Renta.

In Coach.

In Jason Wu.

In Shushu/tong.

In Palomo Spain.

In Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

In Dilara Findikoglu

In Brandon Blackwood.

In Area.

In Maticevski.

In Alexandre Vauthier

In Givenchy

In Schiaparelli.

In Moschino.

In Ashi Studio dress and Jacob & Co. jewelry.

In Roberto Cavalli.

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