The New York Liberty have been riding high after clinching their long-awaited WNBA championship. Notably, their celebrations have taken them to some exciting places, including a lively appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The Liberty players, fresh off their stunning victory in the WNBA Finals, met none other than rap sensation Megan Thee Stallion backstage at the show, and what followed was nothing short of a viral moment.
Megan, who had just made headlines earlier in the week with her appearance at the 2024 Golden Heart Awards in New York City, couldn’t resist linking up with the WNBA champions for some backstage fun. In true 2024 fashion, the group didn’t just chat—they broke out into a TikTok dance, taking part in a popular trend centered around Megan's track, “Mamushi,” featuring Yuki Chiba.
Here is the viral tik tok:
Megan Thee Stallion with the New York Liberty basketball team. pic.twitter.com/D6Tco0Jrlv
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Leading the dance, Megan was joined by Liberty stars Jonquel Jones, the MVP of the WNBA Finals, Nyara Sabally, Kayla Thornton, Kennedy Burke, and Jaylyn Sherrod. Their performance to the TikTok hit was as energetic as their on-court chemistry, showing off their skills in both basketball and social media. The video instantly began to trend, with fans loving the playful interaction between the music icon and the newly crowned champions.
An unforgettable celebration!
The fun didn’t stop at the dance, though. Megan Thee Stallion, known for her larger-than-life personality, shared drinks with the Liberty players backstage, posed for pictures with the coveted WNBA championship trophy, and even received a custom Liberty jersey as a gift from the team.
The Liberty’s victory, which came after a nail-biting overtime Game 7 win against the Minnesota Lynx, marked a historic moment for the team. The final score of 67-62 capped off a hard-fought season and led to a celebration worthy of their achievement. Their championship parade, set for Thursday, October 24, promises to continue the festive atmosphere as fans flock to honour their hometown heroes.