Megan Thee Stallion Pays Homage to Britney Spears' Iconic Performance with Python at 2024 MTV VMAs

Megan Thee Stallion channeled her intimate 2000s pop icon self at the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday, September 11.

The 29-year-old “Mamushi” rapper hosted the evening at the UBS Arena in New York, and moments into the performance she greeted Britney Spears with one of her many outfit changes.

After a commercial break, Megan took the stage in a gorgeous green bikini top with a teal skirt tied into metallic shorts. Although her look featured a pair of head-turning gold boots, the yellow, actual python wrapped around her neck was the most epic piece of her ensemble.

Spears famously wore the same outfit, including a python, for her performance of “I’m a Slave 4 U” at the 2001 awards show.

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As for Megan’s version, she refused to try to play cool. Instead, she looked extremely nervous with her mouth wide open as she approached the stage.

“All right!” she said. “Stop the music, stop the music. I’m just playing, come get this snake!”

She made it clear she wanted no trouble with the giant reptile, adding: “I don’t know this snake, this snake doesn’t know me.”

Megan Thee Stallion is channeling Britney Spears at the 2024 VMAs.

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She let out a loud scream as crew members came to remove the snake. Clearly relieved, she paced back and forth for a few seconds before telling the audience: “I tried to push for Britney.”

Ahead of the show, Megan, who walked the red carpet in a glamorous strapless black dress with a black bodysuit and a sheer skirt with dramatic pleats, told PEOPLE exclusively how excited she was to change up her look several times during the show.

Megan Thee Stallion at the 2024 MTV VMA Awards.

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“I’m excited to change 500 times. I’m excited to perform. I’m excited to see all the hotties,” Megan said.

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“I love New York, I can’t wait to be there again and eat all the food, and I’m looking forward to people seeing what I bring to the table as a host,” added the Grammy winner.

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