Directed by , two versions of the music video exist:
: Nelly’s verses added a blistering pace that contrasted with the laid-back harmonies of Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez. NSync ft Nelly - Girlfriend
: Produced by The Neptunes, the remix introduced a "cold" R&B-infused sound that differed sharply from the group's earlier bubbly pop hits. Directed by , two versions of the music
: Nelly’s scenes are spliced in, showing him rapping alongside Timberlake and interacting with models in the backseat of a car. Lasting Impact Lasting Impact "Girlfriend" featuring Nelly is a landmark
"Girlfriend" featuring Nelly is a landmark collaboration that bridged the gap between early 2000s boy-band pop and the rising dominance of hip-hop and R&B. Released in January 2002 as the third and final single from *NSYNC's fourth album, Celebrity , it remains a definitive track of the Y2K era. The Backstory: A Career-Defining Risk