The clip comes from *NSYNC’s 2000 hit “It’s Gonna Be Me,” specifically the vocal delivery by Justin Timberlake that listeners hear as “May.” It became a recurring internet meme as people shared it every year at the end of April and start of May. The joke spread widely across social media, image macros and short video edits because the timing is simple, recognizable and easy to reuse. Its staying power comes from that annual reset, turning one lyric into a dependable seasonal meme.
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The famous 'It’s gonna be May' clip from *NSYNC's It's Gonna Be Me, widely used in April memes, throwback edits and seasonal joke posts.
This sound is the brief, instantly recognizable moment from *NSYNC’s song “It’s Gonna Be Me” where Justin Timberlake’s pronunciation makes “me” sound like “May.” In just a couple of seconds, it lands as a punchline, a nostalgia hit and a calendar joke all at once. The clip has a playful early-2000s pop tone, and viewers usually recognize it immediately from annual spring memes. It works best when you want a quick reveal that signals the end of April, the start of May, or a knowingly cheesy pop culture callback.
