Posted on Sep 14, 2023

5 Wild Rumors And Allegations That Started At The MTV VMAs — And How The Celebs Involved Addressed Them

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Megan in a sheer strapless outfit at the VMAs

When footage of Megan and Justin's run-in at the MTV Video Music Awards went viral, people immediately assumed something went wrong between them. Because there was no sound, all viewers could see was Megan's facial expression change while she waved her finger back and forth.

Footage going viral of Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake backstage at the #VMAs. pic.twitter.com/1vvKKSrlRV
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 13, 2023

MTV / Via Twitter: @PopCrave

Reality: Megan and Justin are NOT beefing. The two artists hopped on a TikTok together, and Megan admitted that there's no beef between them, she just talks with her hands.

@theestallion
I just talk with my hands lol 💁🏽‍♀️see ya next time @Justin Timberlake
♬ Fukai Mori - Do As Infinity

Megan Thee Stallion / Via tiktok.com

Selena at the VMAs in a spaghetti-strap, intricate dress

While nominations were being read, a camera caught Selena scrunching her face in disgust when she heard his name being called alongside Chloe Bailey's for their single "How Does It Feel." She also notably didn't start clapping again until the next nominees were called.

Selena Gomez reacting to Chris Brown being nominated at the #VMAs. pic.twitter.com/ngx4Ep8aD5
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 13, 2023

Twitter: @PopBase

Her IG story message: "I will never be a meme again; I'd rather sit still than be dragged for being myself; much love"

Close-up of Sexxy Red at the VMAs raising her middle finger

As cameras panned the audience throughout the show, someone caught Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift posing for a picture. But a fan also noticed rapper Sexyy Red in the background, appearing to look "bored."

Sexyy look bored 😭 pic.twitter.com/OAyrp7bvWA
— 𝙹𝙰𝙴 ☆ (@yonceslewinsky) September 13, 2023

Noam Galai / Getty Images for MTV / Via Twitter: @yonceslewinsky

Reality: The "SkeeYee" rapper was actually just hungry. Sexyy Red confirmed this in a series of tweets.

Man I’m hungry https://t.co/MIaM94e7O9
— Sexyy Red (@SexyyRed314_) September 13, 2023

Noam Galai / Getty Images for MTV / Via Twitter: @SexyyRed314_

Her Twitter comment: "They ain't let my Uber eats in man"

As Anitta was accepting her award, cameras gathered reactions from the crowd. While they were doing so, fans thought Halle's facial expressions didn't scream, "Congratulations."

Chloe x Halle’s reaction to Anitta’s win! #vmas pic.twitter.com/jycqaV2UzW
— Partna (Fan Account) (@onIychloexhalle) September 13, 2023

MTV / Via Twitter: @onIychloexhalle

Reality: There is no ill will between the women...at all.

this video is so adorable🥹
Anitta, Chöle, Halle and their godmother backstage at the #VMAs pic.twitter.com/CFm6X2Zhf5
— alex (@wtfalxxz) September 13, 2023

MTV / Via Twitter: @wtfalxxz

Anitta, Chloe, and Becky G smiling and embracing

Close-up of Yung in a strapless outfit at the VMAs

A fan asked if the City Girls member was expecting. Miami retweeted the image but didn't respond to the question.

Is caresha pregnant? 👀 #VMAs pic.twitter.com/Xfp3wwCuVT
— ✨✨Shayyy✨✨ (@MissMamasShayyy) September 13, 2023

Twitter: @MissMamasShayyy

Reality: The rapper is not pregnant. Later in the night, she shared videos of herself partying and getting "tipsy."

Tipsy 😩 pic.twitter.com/aWEFE9TJBO
— Yung Miami (@YungMiami305) September 13, 2023

Twitter: @YungMiami305

"Back to the gym I go, damn" and "My papi" with five heart-eyes emojis

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5 Wild Rumors And Allegations That Started At The MTV VMAs — And How The Celebs Involved Addressed Them

1. Rumor: Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake were feuding backstage.

When footage of Megan and Justin's run-in at the MTV Video Music Awards went viral, people immediately assumed something went wrong between them. Because there was no sound, all viewers could see was Megan's facial expression change while she waved her finger back and forth.

Reality: Megan and Justin are NOT beefing. The two artists hopped on a TikTok together, and Megan admitted that there's no beef between them, she just talks with her hands.

2. Rumor: Selena Gomez reacted negatively to the mention of Chris Brown's name. Did she do it, or did the camera just catch her at the wrong time?

While nominations were being read, a camera caught Selena scrunching her face in disgust when she heard his name being called alongside Chloe Bailey's for their single "How Does It Feel." She also notably didn't start clapping again until the next nominees were called.

Reality: Yes, Selena did make that face because of Chris, and she has no regrets about it. In fact, after the video went viral on various social media, Selena responded on Instagram saying, "Who cares lol."

And Selena made it clear she has no interest in becoming society's next big meme.

3. Rumor: People thought Sexyy Red was bored during the show.

As cameras panned the audience throughout the show, someone caught Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift posing for a picture. But a fan also noticed rapper Sexyy Red in the background, appearing to look "bored."

Reality: The "SkeeYee" rapper was actually just hungry. Sexyy Red confirmed this in a series of tweets.

She couldn't even get Uber Eats during the breaks.

4. Rumor: Halle Bailey reacted negatively to Anitta winning Best Latin Video for her song "Funk Rave."

As Anitta was accepting her award, cameras gathered reactions from the crowd. While they were doing so, fans thought Halle's facial expressions didn't scream, "Congratulations."

Reality: There is no ill will between the women...at all.

In fact, the artists are friends in real life.

5. Last rumor: Yung Miami is pregnant.

A fan asked if the City Girls member was expecting. Miami retweeted the image but didn't respond to the question.

Reality: The rapper is not pregnant. Later in the night, she shared videos of herself partying and getting "tipsy."

She also added to the conversation on Twitter, including sending a sweet message to her boyfriend, Diddy.

Whew, the 2023 MTV VMAs started a lot of chatter online, but thankfully, the celebs were there to clear them up before the rumors got out of hand.

5 Wild Rumors And Allegations That Started At The MTV VMAs — And How The Celebs Involved Addressed Them

1. Rumor: Megan Thee Stallion and Justin Timberlake were feuding backstage.

When footage of Megan and Justin's run-in at the MTV Video Music Awards went viral, people immediately assumed something went wrong between them. Because there was no sound, all viewers could see was Megan's facial expression change while she waved her finger back and forth.

Reality: Megan and Justin are NOT beefing. The two artists hopped on a TikTok together, and Megan admitted that there's no beef between them, she just talks with her hands.

2. Rumor: Selena Gomez reacted negatively to the mention of Chris Brown's name. Did she do it, or did the camera just catch her at the wrong time?

While nominations were being read, a camera caught Selena scrunching her face in disgust when she heard his name being called alongside Chloe Bailey's for their single "How Does It Feel." She also notably didn't start clapping again until the next nominees were called.

Reality: Yes, Selena did make that face because of Chris, and she has no regrets about it. In fact, after the video went viral on various social media, Selena responded on Instagram saying, "Who cares lol."

And Selena made it clear she has no interest in becoming society's next big meme.

3. Rumor: People thought Sexyy Red was bored during the show.

As cameras panned the audience throughout the show, someone caught Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift posing for a picture. But a fan also noticed rapper Sexyy Red in the background, appearing to look "bored."

Reality: The "SkeeYee" rapper was actually just hungry. Sexyy Red confirmed this in a series of tweets.

She couldn't even get Uber Eats during the breaks.

4. Rumor: Halle Bailey reacted negatively to Anitta winning Best Latin Video for her song "Funk Rave."

As Anitta was accepting her award, cameras gathered reactions from the crowd. While they were doing so, fans thought Halle's facial expressions didn't scream, "Congratulations."

Reality: There is no ill will between the women...at all.

In fact, the artists are friends in real life.

5. Last rumor: Yung Miami is pregnant.

A fan asked if the City Girls member was expecting. Miami retweeted the image but didn't respond to the question.

Reality: The rapper is not pregnant. Later in the night, she shared videos of herself partying and getting "tipsy."

She also added to the conversation on Twitter, including sending a sweet message to her boyfriend, Diddy.

Whew, the 2023 MTV VMAs started a lot of chatter online, but thankfully, the celebs were there to clear them up before the rumors got out of hand.

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