Some memes come and go, but others stay around for years—even decades—and make a yearly appearance no matter what. NSYNC’s 2000 hit, “It’s Gonna Be Me,” unknowingly created one of these memes—one that needs to be shared at the end of every April. That’s right: We’re talking about the “It’s Gonna Be May” meme that features the funny way Justin Timberlakesang the word “me,” and instantly became locked in pop culture history.
“It’s Gonna Be May” is silly and is a constant meme you need to post every year when April ends and May begins. So whether you really just can’t get enough NSYNC nostalgia or you just love annoying your friends, here are the 30 best “It’s Gonna Be May” memes.
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The Best ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ Memes on the Internet
1. First off, you know your meme is a big deal with President Barack Obama uses it when he meets you.
Suits and ties. h/t @jtimberlake pic.twitter.com/CtmkSbQTBu
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 29, 2013
For context, Obama’s caption on Facebook was simply, “It’s gonna be May.”
2. This one goes out to all the Britney Spears stans.
3. Justin Timberlake can’t escape the ramen noodle hair allegations, we fear.
4. That one time that NSYNC’s official Spotify account got in on the May action.
Yesterday on Spotify this track was It’s Gonna Be Me. Today, on It’s Gonna Be May Day, they’ve changed the song title. Amazing pic.twitter.com/muf0MVTpYq
— Ben Newton (@thebennewton) April 29, 2020
5. One of the best memes (from the original creator) to help us remember when May comes because how else would we remember?
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6. Chris Kirkpatrick knows what’s up, per usual.
pic.twitter.com/PVnkk7Oh3e
— Chris Kirkpatrick (@IamCKirkpatrick) March 29, 2020
7. This is possibly your calendar’s favorite meme as well.
waited 364 days to post this #ItsGonnaBeMay pic.twitter.com/EVXcgqbID5
— GIPHY (@GIPHY) April 30, 2019
8. Do we think Justin Timberlake likes these memes? Not sure. Will that stop us? Nope.
Justin Timberlake’s mood all day #ItsGonnaBeMay #insync pic.twitter.com/1ii5iYnVrK
— Brandon Rael (@brandonjrael) April 30, 2019
9. To be fair, it seems like he’s fine with it.
GUYS!!!! #ItsGonnaBeMay pic.twitter.com/NVutccxA8v
— Jaime Primak (@JaimePrimak) April 30, 2019
10. With the doll theme of the “It’s Gonna Be Me” music video, Barbie getting in on the meme is perfect.
It’s that time of year again… 🎤#ItsGonnaBeMay pic.twitter.com/1TgbItCHqM
— Barbie (@Barbie) April 30, 2019
11. Thank you, Chris Kirkpatric,k for the crossover meme we all didn’t know we needed.
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12. And for this fun meme on May Day.
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13. Sesame Street even had to get in on the bit.
Have you heard? It’s gonna be May! pic.twitter.com/fOnQ5Kjdgo
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) April 30, 2025
14. BRB, Game of Thrones/NSYNC content incoming.
Money grab idea for Riot that I’d be ok with: Paying Customer Queue.
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15. Spotify loves to play with a good music meme.
Don’t say it. Don’t say it. Don’t say it. ⠀
It’s gonna be May.
— Spotify (@Spotify) April 30, 2019
16. Sorry, Aunt May, sacrifices had to be made for this meme.
17. But you know what? Maybe no one likes the ‘It’s Gonna Be May” memes anymore…
Me getting ready for all the “It’s gonna be May” jokes today pic.twitter.com/MwwiM11VRm
— Lucille Baller (@lucilleballer) April 30, 2019
18. But for those that do love the meme, here’s a fun compilation for yah.
Today is the only day you can RT this while shouting it from the hilltops pic.twitter.com/ZhupZjKG5d
— Niche Gamer (@nichegamer) April 30, 2019
19. An oldie *but* a goodie.
We hope you had a great April because tomorrow…#itsgonnabemay pic.twitter.com/bjjGZ1H9me
— Rhode Island Problems (@RIprobz) April 30, 2019
20. Just getting people ready over here.
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21. Make sure to know your audience, though, so you don’t lose any friends on April 30.
Me to any of my friends that use the Justin Timberlake “It’s Gonna be May” meme today pic.twitter.com/xRbxAc4h4r
— Mike Salvatore (@MikeSalvatore10) May 1, 2022
22. The pop culture references in the ‘Shrek’ movies were unmatched.
It’s gonna be May. pic.twitter.com/372CfrajBO
— Shrek (@Shrek) April 30, 2025
23. And use the ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ meme to your advantage and keep on terrorizing your friends.
My friend HATES that Justin Timberlake “it’s gonna be May” meme & every year I set a reminder to text it to him on the last day of April.. I’m already laughing 😭 pic.twitter.com/NYrILWYaRd
— 𝙳𝚊 𝙸𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚝 𝙽𝚘𝚗𝚗𝚊 🧡 (@TrudiiBee) April 7, 2023
24. This is a fantastic idea from a marketing standpoint. Also, where is our reunion tour, NSYNC???
If *NSYNC ever announces a reunion tour, I can guess when it’ll start.
It’s gonna be May.
— Kate Cornell (@KateCornell) April 28, 2023
25. Featuring Patrick’s favorite instrument!
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The Best ‘It’s Gonna Be Me’ Memes on TikTok
26. It’s true: this meme is a bit played out (but this TikTok depicts that so perfectly).
27. Because if you can count on Millennials for anything, it’s to uphold a running joke for decades
28. Certainly one of the most creative ‘It’s Gonna Be May’ memes out there.
29. A nice new poem to remember that it’s…gonna be…you know.
30. And finally, Justin Timberlake himself knows what an iconic meme he created (even if accidentally).
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