'n sync to the top of the chart but perlman sued threatening to take the band's name and block them from performing. 'n sync countersued. >> reporter: if we separated we would lose johnny wright and our connections and lose our record label and lose all of these things and end up back at square one singing, you know, at the downtown high school. >> reporter: in the end, lawsuits were settled out of court. >> right now it's basically about the fans and our music and we're so proud that all of our fans came out here to support us. >> joo signed to a new record label, justin and 'n sync went to another record label, no strings attached. ♪ bye-bye ♪ you may hate me