Janelle Monáe shared a vivid story during Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series, claiming she traveled back in time to witness David Bowie's 1970s Ziggy Stardust concert backstage, which she describes as a pivotal moment inspiring her queer-centered art.

A clip of her comments went viral on X (formerly Twitter), amassing over 3 million views and sparking widespread social media reactions, with many intrigued or amused by her claim.

The upcoming David Bowie Centre at the V&A East Storehouse will showcase over 90,000 items from his career, including costumes, handwritten lyrics, and unreleased projects, some available for public viewing by appointment.

She discussed her admiration for Bowie and how his influence shaped her approach to music, identity, and her creative vision, blending past inspiration with her present work.

Fans and media reacted with curiosity and humor, some questioning the plausibility of her story, while others enjoyed her playful, imaginative narrative, which has become a lively online discussion.

Celebrities like Jenna Bush Hager and Savannah Guthrie debated her claims, with some believing her and others speculating she might be joking or delusional, reflecting her enigmatic persona.

Fans appreciated her playful storytelling, viewing it as a fun expression of her artistic personality, with the full interview available on YouTube for those interested in her creative insights.

Monáe's story highlights her love for transformation and world-building through music, with her claims resonating with themes of artistic reinvention and the power of influence across eras.

Other celebrities, such as Mariah Carey, have also expressed unconventional beliefs about time, with Carey claiming she does not believe in time or have a birthday, relying on others to manage her schedule.

In addition to her storytelling, Monáe revealed she is working on a film project that involves writing, starring, and scoring, demonstrating her expanding multidisciplinary creative pursuits.

She is developing a screenplay to fully realize her artistic ideas, aiming to star in, produce, and create soundtracks for her projects despite the challenges of collaboration and time.

At the Grammys, Monáe publicly criticized Nelly for performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration, calling him a 'motherfucking fool' and expressing her concern for marginalized groups.

She participated in a tribute to Quincy Jones at the Grammys, performing Michael Jackson’s 'Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough,' alongside Stevie Wonder, highlighting her active engagement in musical tributes.