Singer Justin Timberlake claims he meant “no disrespect” by singing “Cry Me A River” — his famous breakup song after splitting from ex Britney Spears — nearly two months after the release of his memoir, “The Woman In Me.”
In her tell-all book, the Princess of Pop reflected on allegations of infidelity and even an unplanned pregnancy. At the time, she claimed that Justin didn’t feel ready to be a father when the ex-couple dated from 1999 to 2002. The revelation has made her breakup song – “Cry Me A River” hit a little differently, although the “mirror creator claims she meant “no respect” when he sang it earlier this week.
Justin Timberlake Means ‘Disrespect’ Following Release of Britney Spears’ Memoir
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During an hour-long set at Las Vegas’ Fontainebleau opener, Justin Timberlake claimed that he meant “no disrespect” when he sang his 2002 single “Cry Me A River,” the second single from his debut solo album Justified.
The music video for the track features an actor who looks a lot like the “Toxic” singer, while the song itself contains cheating lyrics. In her memoir, Britney opened up about how she felt unable to tell her story after Justin set the narrative.
“I didn’t think there was a way at the time to tell my story,” Britney wrote. “I can’t explain, because I know no one will take my side when Justin has convinced the world of his version. I don’t think Justin realized the power he had in embarrassing me. I don’t think he understood until today.”
In his own 2018 book, “Hindsight,” Justin claimed that he wrote “Cry Me A River” in two hours because he felt “insulted.” Many clips of the song have appeared on social media, including one of “The Social Network” cast members performing “Cry Me A River” at Dave Chappelle’s birthday party on August 24.
Justin Timberlake before singing “Cry Me a River” at Dave Chappelle’s birthday party on August 24th (this year btw) said “I said don’t do this song…Fuçk that”… you can tell his note app apology for Britney very sincerely in February 2021! #TheWomanInMe pic.twitter.com/0WcvJ3ZoYZ
— Diana ?? (@DianaftCol) October 20, 2023
“Told me not to make this song… F— that,” he told the crowd at the time, casting doubt on the apology he made to the pop star in February 2021, following the release of “Framing Britney Spears,” a song which is not allowed. New York Times documentary.
“I understand that I failed in these moments and in many more … I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson individually, because I care and respect these women and I know I failed,” he wrote in A long Instagram. posts published at that time.
Is Justin Considering Taking Legal Action Against Britney Spears?
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While Justin hasn’t spoken publicly about the drama surrounding the revelation of Britney Spears’ memoir until now, insiders have revealed that he may be considering legal action against the pop star over the accusations she made in her book. What he plans to sue her for, however, is unclear.
“The original plan was to get over it,” an insider told the National Enquirer. “But it consumed his whole life and made his family miserable.”
“There’s all the hate thrown at him and Jessica and all sorts of high-profile unfollowers, including Madonna — and to top it off, Britney is threatening to go after him again in the second book,” the source continued, referring to how Madonna unfollowed JT on Instagram.
“He’s angry and looking at legal options,” the insider added. “He is fully prepared to take Britney to court and make her pay.”
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In her own statement posted on social media days before the release of her memoir, Britney reminded her fans that the “purpose” of her book “is not to offend anyone in any way.” He went on to say, “I don’t like the headlines I read …that’s why I quit the business 4 years ago !!! Most of the books are from 20 years ago … I’ve moved and it’s a pretty clean slate from here!!!”
“Hopefully I can enlighten people who feel alone in most cases or hurt or misunderstood !!! Again, my motive for this book is not to quote my past experiences that the press did and it was stupid and stupid!!!” he concluded. “I’ve since moved on !! #TheWomaninMe.”
Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman In Me” was officially released on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
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