Justin Timberlake has responded to the accusations made in Britney Spears’ memoir by delivering a fresh rendition of his hit song ‘Cry Me a River’.
Justin Timberlake has at last addressed the allegations made against him in Britney Spears’ memoir, but he chose to express his response through the medium of music. Find out more details below.
Justin Timberlake found himself in a precarious situation when his former partner, Britney Spears, published her memoir titled ‘The Woman in Me’ on October 24, 2023.
During his unexpected concert in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, the vocalist openly addressed and responded to the allegations regarding his utilization of Britney as a means to attack in his popular song “Cry Me a River.”
During the grand opening of the newly established Fontainebleau Hotel in Sin City, renowned personalities such as Sylvester Stallone, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, and Keith Urban graced the event. Justin, as part of his performance, showcased several of his popular songs.
However, prior to commencing his rendition of “Cry Me a River,” he took a moment to address the audience, ensuring that his intentions were not disrespectful. Following this, he passionately delivered his 2022 track.
In an unexpected twist, Justin spontaneously incorporated a few lines from Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit” into his performance, altering the lyrics to convey the message, “Are we not all entertainers? Do you think I am foolish and contagious?”
In the music video for the song “Cry Me a River,” Justin’s comment follows Britney’s accusation of him depicting her as “a promiscuous woman who had shattered the heart of America’s beloved icon.” The video, released in the past, showcased an actress who resembled the singer Britney Spears, while the lyrics alluded to a partner who had been unfaithful.
In her memoir, the singer recounts her experience of feeling silenced following the song’s release. She expresses her frustration at not being able to share her side of the story, as she believed that no one would support her after Justin had convinced the world of his version. She believes that Justin underestimated the impact of his actions in publicly shaming her, and she feels that he still doesn’t fully comprehend it.
Justin’s appearance in Vegas was his second public appearance since Britney’s book came out. In her book, she openly discussed the difficult decision she made to have an abortion after discovering she was pregnant with his child in 2000. Prior to this, Justin had walked the red carpet with his wife Jessica Biel for the premiere of his film, Trolls: Band Back Together.
