Megan Thee Stallion Pays Homage to Britney Spears’ Efficiency with Python at 2024 MTV VMAs

Megan Thee Stallion channeled her inside 2000s pop icon on the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

The 29-year-old “Mamushi” rapper served because the host for the night on the UBS Enviornment in New York, and moments into the present, she saluted Britney Spears with one in every of her many outfit modifications.

After a business break, Megan stepped on stage in a racy inexperienced bikini prime with a teal skirt tied to metallic shorts. Though her look featured a pair of head-turning gold boots, the yellow, real-life python wrapped round her neck was essentially the most epic piece in her ensemble.

Spears famously wore the identical outfit, together with a python, for her “I am a Slave 4 U” efficiency on the 2001 award present.

For Megan’s model, she refused to attempt to play it cool. As an alternative, she regarded extraordinarily nervous together with her mouth broad open as she approached the stage.

“Okay!” she mentioned. “Cease the music, cease the music. I am simply enjoying, come get this snake!”

She made it clear she did not need any issues with the massive reptile, including, “I do not know this snake, this snake do not know me.”

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She let loose a big scream as crew members got here to take away the snake. Clearly relieved, she paced forwards and backwards for a number of seconds earlier than telling the viewers, “I attempted to carry it down for Britney.”

Forward of the present, Megan, who walked the purple carpet in a glamorous strapless black robe that includes a black bodysuit and a sheer skirt with dramatic pleats, completely instructed PEOPLE how excited she was about switching up her look a number of instances all through the present.

“I am excited to vary garments 500 instances. I am excited to carry out. I am excited to see all of the Hotties,” Megan mentioned.

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“I like New York, I can not wait to be there once more and eat all of the meals, and I am excited for individuals to see what I deliver to the desk whereas internet hosting,” the Grammy winner added.