Backstreet Boys star Brian Littrell couldn't escape the ultimate '90s pop rivalry during a recent run-in with law enforcement. Newly released police body camera footage captured a highly amusing moment when a responding officer completely misidentified the famous singer's boy band allegiances.
The incident occurred after police were called to investigate a beachfront altercation on Littrell's property. The singer was explaining the situation to officers, noting that the other man was aggressively coming after him specifically because of his celebrity status.
However, the tension of the investigation quickly dissolved into unintentional comedy. As one female officer realized she was speaking to a famous pop star, she proudly attempted to show off her musical knowledge—by spontaneously breaking into a rendition of *NSYNC's iconic hit, "Bye Bye Bye."
Rather than letting the boy band blunder slide, Littrell seized the opportunity to playfully throw shade at his longtime musical rivals. While the original dispute on the beach was a serious matter, the resulting body cam video serves as a hilarious reminder that even decades later, the Backstreet Boys versus *NSYNC mix-ups are still happening—even in the middle of a police inquiry.