Brian Littrell from the Backstreet Boys denies using homophobic language. This happened during a heated confrontation with a beach visitor outside his Florida home.

A video of the incident circulated online and caused uproar on social media. According to witnesses, the video contains possibly offensive language and insulting remarks.

Littrell states through his representative that the claims are false. He says he is not guilty of what he is accused of. The singer emphasises the incident has been taken out of context.

Details about what exactly happened during the incident are limited. It remains unclear what caused the conflict and how it escalated.

This is not the first time a famous person must defend against such accusations. Online videos can go viral quickly and fuel discussions.