Megan Thee Stallion made a bold statement at the 2024 VMAs by recreating Britney Spears’ iconic “I’m a Slave 4 U” outfit, complete with a live snake. As the host of the MTV music awards, Megan changed outfits multiple times throughout the night, but it was her homage to the Princess of Pop that truly stood out.
During the show, cameras captured Megan in her chartreuse wrap bra, metallic booty shorts, bedazzled boots, and albino python draped around her shoulders. As Britney Spears’ 2001 hit played in the background, Megan jokingly panicked and called for the music to stop. A handler quickly entered the scene to help her remove the snake, causing Megan to let out a scream and dart away in fear.
Despite the initial scare, Megan managed to regain her composure and jokingly told the audience that she was trying to “hold it down for Britney.” This moment was a tribute to Spears’ own iconic performance with a snake at the 2001 VMAs, where she exuded sexy confidence despite her admitted fear.
The 2024 VMAs were filled with homages to iconic pop culture moments, including Tate McRae’s re-creation of Britney’s sheer lace minidress from the same year as the snake performance. It seems that Megan Thee Stallion and Tate McRae may have shared a nod to Britney Spears that night.
Megan Thee Stallion’s tribute to Britney Spears at the 2024 VMAs was a daring and memorable moment. While the live snake may have caused a moment of fear and panic, Megan managed to turn it into a humorous and lighthearted nod to the Princess of Pop’s own legendary performance. The evening was filled with homages to pop culture icons, showing the lasting impact of artists like Britney Spears on the music industry.