Singer Justin Timberlake claims he meant “no disrespect” by singing “Cry Me A River” – his well-known breakup anthem following his cut up from ex Britney Spears – virtually two months after the discharge of her memoir, “The Lady In Me.”
In her tell-all guide, the Princess of Pop mirrored on allegations of infidelity and even an unplanned being pregnant. On the time, she claimed that Justin didn’t really feel able to be a father when the previous couple dated from 1999 to 2002. The revelations have made his breakup anthem – “Cry Me A River” hit a bit of bit otherwise, though the “Mirrors” crooner claimed he meant “no disrespect” when he sang it earlier this week.
Justin Timberlake Means ‘No Disrespect’ Following Britney Spears Memoir Launch
Throughout an hour-long set on the Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening, Justin Timberlake claimed that he meant “no disrespect” when he sang the 2002 single “Cry Me A River,” which was the second single off of his debut solo album Justified.
The music video for the monitor featured an actress who appeared rather a lot just like the “Poisonous” singer, whereas the tune itself contained lyrics of infidelity. In her memoir, Britney opened up on how she felt unable to inform her facet of the story after Justin set the narrative.
“I felt there was no manner on the time to inform my facet of the story,” Britney wrote. “I couldn’t clarify, as a result of I knew nobody would take my facet as soon as Justin had satisfied the world of his model. I don’t assume Justin realized the facility he had in shaming me. I don’t assume he understands to at the present time.”
In his personal 2018 guide, “Hindsight,” Justin claimed that he wrote “Cry Me A River” in two hours as a result of he was feeling “scorned.” Many clips of the tune have surfaced on social media, together with one in all “The Social Community” actor performing “Cry Me A River” at Dave Chappelle’s party on August 24.
Justin Timberlake earlier than singing “Cry Me a River” at Dave Chappelle’s party on August 24 (of this yr btw) mentioned “Instructed me not to do that tune…Fuçk that”… you’ll be able to inform his notes app apology for Britney was so honest in February 2021! #TheWomanInMe pic.twitter.com/0WcvJ3ZoYZ
— Diana 🇨🇴 (@DianaftCol) October 20, 2023
“Instructed me not to do that tune… F— that,” he informed the gang on the time, casting doubt on the apology that he made to the pop star in February 2021, following the discharge of “Framing Britney Spears,” an unauthorized New York Occasions documentary.
“I perceive that I fell brief in these moments and in lots of others … I particularly need to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson each individually, as a result of I take care of and respect these girls and I do know I failed,” he wrote in a prolonged Instagram put up printed on the time.
Is Justin Contemplating Taking Authorized Motion In opposition to Britney Spears?
Though Justin has by no means publicly addressed the drama surrounding Britney Spears’ memoir revelations till now, an insider revealed that he’s probably contemplating authorized motion in opposition to the pop star for accusations that she made in her tell-all guide. Precisely what he plans to sue her for, nevertheless, is unclear.
“His unique plan was to trip this out,” an insider informed the Nationwide Enquirer. “However it’s consuming his total life and making his household depressing.”
“There’s all this hate being hurled at him and Jessica and numerous high-profile sorts are unfollowing him, together with Madonna — and to cap it off, Britney is threatening to come after him once more in a second guide,” the supply continued, referring to how Madonna unfollowed JT on Instagram.
“He’s livid and taking a look at authorized choices,” the insider added. “He’s absolutely ready to take Britney to courtroom and make her pay.”
In her personal assertion posted on social media a number of days earlier than the discharge of her memoir, Britney reminded her followers that the “goal” of her guide “was to not offend anybody by any means.” She went on to say, “I don’t just like the headlines I’m studying …that’s precisely why I stop the enterprise 4 years in the past !!! Many of the guide is from 20 years in the past … I’ve moved on and it’s a wonderful clear slate from right here !!!”
“Hopefully I can enlighten individuals who really feel significantly alone normally or harm or misunderstood !!! Once more, my motive for this guide was to not harp on my previous experiences which is what the press is doing and it’s dumb and foolish !!!” she concluded. “I’ve moved on since then !! #TheWomaninMe.”
Britney Spears’ memoir “The Lady In Me” was formally launched on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
