Last night at the 2023 MTV VMAs the internet was abuzz with various celebrities putting up magnificent performances. However, Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion’s backstage encounter is the talk of the town. Fans speculated a disagreement between the two when videos circulated on social media of the exchange where Megan was seen waving her finger as Justin interrupted her glam session. However, eyewitnesses revealed the misinterpretation of Justin and Megan’s body language as the exchange was just a mere introduction. Nevertheless, social media remained abuzz with hashtag #JustinTimberlakeIsOverParty trending.
In the footage, Megan is seen getting her hair touched up as Justin leans in to interrupt her glam session. After exchanging some words, Megan is seen wagging her finger at Justin before seemingly yelling back at him. The encounter caused some fans to think that the two had a disagreement.
Twitter was quick to turn the interaction into a controversy, with many speculating that Megan and Justin had an argument. However, was this really the case? Let’s dive deeper into what really happened backstage at the 2023 MTV VMAs between Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake.
Despite initial speculations, it seems that Megan and Justin didn’t have an argument after all. Fans misread their body language, with an eyewitness account explaining that Justin simply expressed his excitement to meet Megan and her waving of the finger was in jest.
Eyewitness accounts
Variety reported that an eyewitness was present during the encounter, and the account suggests that there was no tension between the two artists. “He said, ‘It’s so nice to meet you,'” the eyewitness explained. “And she said, ‘No, no this don’t count, this don’t count. We gotta meet in Dilara Findikoglu.'”
Both Megan Thee Stallion’s team and Justin Timberlake’s team released statements clarifying that the two had not gotten into an argument, but that they had simply exchanged pleasantries backstage.
Seemingly, the encounter was light-hearted rather than anything more serious. So perhaps it’s time to put the controversy to rest and move on to the next viral moment of the day.
Maybe we will get a JT and Meg collabo soon?!?
