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

A video of the incident circulated online and caused uproar on social media. Observers claim the video shows possible foul language and offensive remarks.

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

Details about what exactly happened remain limited. It is unclear what sparked the conflict and how it escalated.

This is not the first time a celebrity has faced such accusations. Online videos can go viral and fuel discussions quickly.