Taylor Swift has once again taken over the internet after reacting to a viral AJ McLean mashup featuring her latest hit, Elizabeth Taylor.
The unexpected crossover between the pop megastar and the Backstreet Boys icon has fans buzzing with excitement over a possible collaboration.
Over the weekend, McLean shared a video of himself performing Swift’s “Elizabeth Taylor” lyrics over the beat of the Backstreet Boys’ classic hit Everybody (Backstreet’s Back). The remix, originally created by content producer Lydia Getachew (lydgiggs), quickly gained traction across social media platforms.
“Come on now, you know one of us had to!” McLean captioned his post, tagging Taylor Swift in the video.
Swift, never one to miss a viral fan moment, jumped into the comments with an enthusiastic, “OH HI AJ OH MY GOD,” sending fans into a frenzy and instantly sparking collaboration rumors.
Fans Go Wild Over the Mashup
Swifties and Backstreet Boys fans alike flooded the comments section with excitement. “@taylorswift collaborate this for real!! The millennial Swifties will die for sure with this golden pop mashup!” one fan wrote, while another added, “One step closer to this collab happening.”
A Viral Moment Amid New Releases
The viral mashup comes just weeks after Swift released her 12th studio album, which features standout tracks including Opalite, Fate of Ophelia, and Elizabeth Taylor. The multi-Grammy-winning artist, 35, described the song as a reflection on “fame through the lens of cosplaying the life of Elizabeth Taylor.”
Meanwhile, AJ McLean, 47, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming EP, Hi, My Name Is Alex, set to drop on November 27.
Whether or not this playful online exchange turns into a real studio collaboration, fans are already calling the Elizabeth Taylor × Everybody mashup one of the best crossover moments of 2025.