Not to be a contrarian, but, I wonder if we can throw Justin a bone for being just as young and easily manipulated as Britney?

 

He was 19 when his solo project was being produced.  He didn't write Cry Me a River, nor did he direct or conceptualize the video.  It is equally likely that a PR person at his record company came up with the Britney cheated narrative to promote his first solo single.  JC Chasez was releasing a solo project the same year, and it is probable that Justin's team felt the need to supplant his record with some sort of drama in order to gain more press.  Arguably JC was a better singer and dancer, but Justin won the charm offensive, and was more willing to use his personal life to promote his career. 

 

With regard to Janet, he is 100% at fault for the "wardrobe malfunction".  However, he could not control the narrative of how the press portrayed the situation.  I believe that there is no statement that he could have made at the time that would have turned the tide for Janet because a mixture of racism and sexism fueled the tabloid media.   

Edited February 12, 20214 yr by j swift

I've always agreed with Allmusic.com's Stephen Thomas Erlewine, who says that Justin Timberlake's music is all surface and no substance, like a "showbiz kid" who's trying too hard.

2 hours ago, Faulkner said:

Yeah, I think this was a Hail Mary to save his reputation after the one-two punch of the Britney doc and the annual remembrance of him throwing Janet under the bus at the Super Bowl.

Same.

https://people.com/justin-timberlake-arrested-and-in-custody-in-the-hamptons-8665137

 

Justin Timberlake Arrested on DWI Charges in The Hamptons; Remains in Police Custody

 

In my area, not being too far from there, it’s the talk of the region.

Who, in this day and age of Uber and multiple car service providers, even gets behind the wheel of a vehicle after drinking alcohol??

He was obviously released shortly after reports came out but the entertainment shows are all over the story.

 

Disgusting; all of this money to call a car service, and he makes the shít decision to drive under the influence. Unacceptable. Especially at his age. He's been trash for decades... but this just... adds onto that.

21 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Disgusting; all of this money to call a car service, and he makes the shít decision to drive under the influence. Unacceptable. Especially at his age. He's been trash for decades... but this just... adds onto that.

I second this. This is inexcusable behavior. 

10 hours ago, Liberty City said:

Disgusting; all of this money to call a car service, and he makes the shít decision to drive under the influence. Unacceptable. Especially at his age. He's been trash for decades... but this just... adds onto that.

Not only does he have access to all of these services, he also likely has a PR person and an agent/manager who he likely have on speed dial and could discreetly arrange transportation for him, in case he was preoccupied with the tabloids (if he was worried about tabloid leaks of being intoxicated in an Uber, a DWI is much worse but drinking can often leads to poor judgment), a PR person or agent would have discreetly handled the situation. He and the people of Sag Habor are fortunate that he didn’t hit someone. This could have resulted in tragedy.

21 hours ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Not only does he have access to all of these services, he also likely has a PR person and an agent/manager who he likely have on speed dial and could discreetly arrange transportation for him, in case he was preoccupied with the tabloids (if he was worried about tabloid leaks of being intoxicated in an Uber, a DWI is much worse but drinking can often leads to poor judgment), a PR person or agent would have discreetly handled the situation. He and the people of Sag Habor are fortunate that he didn’t hit someone. This could have resulted in tragedy.

Yes, it could have ended in tragedy. There is zero excuse, in 2024, for anyone to be driving under the influence. And for his team to be putting out stories placing blame on Britney Spears...? C'mon now. This is a fücking "adult."

15 hours ago, Liberty City said:

Yes, it could have ended in tragedy. There is zero excuse, in 2024, for anyone to be driving under the influence. And for his team to be putting out stories placing blame on Britney Spears...? C'mon now. This is a fücking "adult."

Whaaat?! What does she have to do with it? lol. Folks are so ridiculous. They gonna blame Janet Jackson next?

9 hours ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Whaaat?! What does she have to do with it? lol. Folks are so ridiculous. They gonna blame Janet Jackson next?

Because of everything that was done with the "Yeah, I fücked her." and then her book, and how it sent him spiraling in the eye of the public. It's gross to blame her. GROSS.

21 hours ago, Liberty City said:

Because of everything that was done with the "Yeah, I fücked her." and then her book, and how it sent him spiraling in the eye of the public. It's gross to blame her. GROSS.

That seems like a stretch on their part, to say the least. He does appear to have issues, though, to put it mildly.

4 hours ago, DramatistDreamer said:

That seems like a stretch on their part, to say the least. He does appear to have issues, though, to put it mildly.

JT has only one issue, and that's being a mediocre white male who's over the hill and who had to appropriate Black culture in order to be successful.

7 hours ago, Khan said:

JT has only one issue, and that's being a mediocre white male who's over the hill and who had to appropriate Black culture in order to be successful.

You might find a mild interest in this article. It’s a gift article.

Opinion | The Tiresome Mr. Timberlake

It’s an Op-Ed, so keep in mind that it’s someone’s personal opinion. Some of his fans took offense at some comments in this piece.

6 hours ago, DramatistDreamer said:

You might find a mild interest in this article. It’s a gift article.

Opinion | The Tiresome Mr. Timberlake

It’s an Op-Ed, so keep in mind that it’s someone’s personal opinion. Some of his fans took offense at some comments in this piece.