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Coverage dated September 12, 2023

VMAs—Justin Timberlake, Megan Thee Stallion "appearing to argue" goes viral

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Footage of the stars allegedly arguing backstage has received more than 12 million views, with social media users calling the encounter "messy" and "so random."

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  1. Newsweek

    VMAs—Justin Timberlake, Megan Thee Stallion "appearing to argue" goes viral (opens Newsweek)

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    Footage of the stars allegedly arguing backstage has received more than 12 million views, with social media users calling the encounter "messy" and "so random."

  2. Rolling Stone

    No, Megan Thee Stallion Did Not Get Mad at Justin Timberlake at the VMAs (opens Rolling Stone)

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    “Meg loves Justin… It was their first time meeting and she was excited,” a source close to the situation tells Rolling Stone

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Timberlake Didn’t Argue Backstage at VMAs: “It Was Their First Time Meeting, and She Was Excited” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    A clip of the pair having a lively, but brief, discussion backstage at the 2023 MTV awards show went viral.

  4. New York Post

    Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake react to that viral VMAs exchange (opens New York Post)

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    Megan Thee Stallion is saying “bye bye bye” to the rumors about her feud with Justin Timberlake. The “WAP” rapper took to social media to clear up speculation that she had a fight…

  5. Fox News

    Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion appear to feud at the VMAs (opens Fox News)

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    Video of Justin Timberlake and Megan Thee Stallion seemingly arguing backstage at the MTV VMAs sparked questions online, prompting fans to wonder if the two artists were feuding.

  6. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    What Megan Thee Stallion really said to Justin Timberlake in viral N.J. VMAs moment (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    Their backstage exchange in Newark became the talk of social media.

  7. Avclub

    Megan Thee Stallion denies fight with Justin Timberlake (opens Avclub)

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    Megan Thee Stallion appeared to tell Justin Timberlake off backstage at the VMAs

  8. The Daily Dot

    'I just talk with my hands lol': Megan Thee Stallion clears up rumors of fight with Justin Timberlake at VMAs (opens The Daily Dot)

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    Backstage footage showed Megan appearing to shout at Timberlake, sparking speculation about an argument.

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