Watch: Megan Thee Stallion recreates Britney Spears' snake look at 2024 VMAs and hilariously freaks out

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: This year, Megan Thee Stallion made her debut as the MTV VMAs MC, paying tribute to one of the show's most beloved performers during her hosting.

The rap superstar dazzled with several outfit changes at the 2024 MTV VMAs, including a moment where she channeled Britney Spears' iconic "Slave 4 U" look from the 2001 VMAs.

Megan Thee Stallion hilariously freaks out over snake

Megan Thee Stallion flawlessly recreated Britney Spears' iconic look from the 2001 VMAs, donning a green bikini top, blue hot pants, and a yellow snake named Banana.

Despite the endearing tribute, Megan seemed a bit apprehensive about the snake, repeatedly saying, "Okay, okay. Stop the music, stop the music," as "Slave 4 U" played and she made her entrance.

"I'm just playing. Come get this snake," Stallion wore a nervous expression as a crew member rushed to assist her.

"I don't know this snake. This snake don't know me," she cheekily added.

The host cried out, "Oh my god," adjusted her hair, and composed herself after the crew removed the serpent from her body. "I tried to hold it down for Britney!" she exclaimed.

Megan Thee Stallion honors Britney Spears at 2024 VMAs

The tribute was spot-on, honoring Spears' unforgettable VMAs performances, including her 2003 collaboration with Madonna and Christina Aguilera, as well as her 2000 "Oops! ... I Did It Again" performance. Megan Thee Stallion also recently had a memorable moment with a snake of her own.

This year, the hip-hop star released 'Megan,' an album rich in serpentine imagery, with the cover art featuring her emerging from an egg. Many tracks, including the lead single "Cobra," released last year, incorporate snake motifs, symbolizing her evolution as both an artist and an individual.

At the 2024 VMAs, Stallion paid tribute to Spears with one of her outfits and began the awards show in a USA leotard, a nod to the Olympics and the evening's first presenter, Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles.

Before hosting the VMA stage, she dazzled on the red carpet in a bustier-style bodysuit paired with a striking mermaid skirt.

Internet slams Megan Thee Stallion

As soon as the news surfaced on social media, users began slamming Stallion for copying Spears. One said, "You can't wear britney wig and then be Britney."

Another added, "She ate this up! All she’s missing is the blonde wig to complete this look!"

"She can’t do anything on her own," a third claimed.

A critic wrote, "She’s never original I’m crying."

Comparing Spears to Stallion, a fan wrote, "Britney was definitely an elite."

Another added, "Britney did it better."

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