Miley Cyrus VMAs 2013, Justin Timberlake Defends Raunchy 'Blurred Lines' Twerk Performance, 'She's Young and Growing Up!' [VIDEO]

Miley Cyrus' raunchy 2013 VMAs performance is STILL going viral online... and several viewers do NOT approve of the "We Can't Stop: songstress' racy rendition of Robin Thicke's hit song "Blurred Lines." For those fans who missed it:

Now, former NSYNC crooner Justin Timberlake's even speaking out! And according to the "Mirrors" superstar, the haters just need to leave Cyrus alone.

"It's the VMAs - what did you guys expect?" Timberlake told the "Jim & Kim" morning radio show on Tuesday (August 27). He continues, "I like Miley. I like her a lot... she's young, she's letting everyone know she's growing up. It's the VMAs. It's not like she did it at the Grammys... Let her do her thing."

Timberlake also talks about the VMAs past history of sexy performances... including Madonna and ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.

Check out Timberlake's defense of Cyrus' controversial performance:

Do fans agree with JT?