17 years ago, on this day in 2001 Michael Jackson made a surprise appearance at the “MTV Video Music Awards” with #NSYNC at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City. Just 24 hours before the legendary ‘30th Anniversary concert’ took place,. The brief cameo surprised the crowd and made headlines all over the world and was considered by observers and critics as the highlight of the show! #historyofthekingofpop | HIStory of the King of Pop 1958- Forever

On this day in 2001, “Pop” won four Moonmen at MTV’s Video Music Awards, for Best Group Video, Best Pop Video, Best Dance Video and Viewer’s Choice. The guys also performed “Pop” with help of The King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. | *NSYNC