Justin Timberlake just performed at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and decided to include “Cry Me a River” in his set—a song about infidelity that’s believed to be about Britney Spears. And while Justin didn’t reference Britney directly during the performance, he said “no disrespect” before starting the song—a moment that was captured on camera and shared on TikTok.
As a reminder, Britney spoke about the buzz surrounding “Cry Me a River” and its music video (which featured a Britney look-alike) in her memoir, The Woman in Me:
“‘Cry Me a River’ did very well,” she wrote. “Everyone felt very sorry for him. And it shamed me. I felt there was no way at the time to tell my side of the story. I couldn’t explain, because I knew no one would take my side once Justin had convinced the world of his version. I don’t think Justin realized the power he had in shaming me. I don’t think he understands to this day.”
Back in October, a source told Entertainment Tonight that Justin “has been focusing on his own family and trying not to concern himself with Britney’s memoir. In recent years, Justin has tried to be supportive of Britney from a distance. They dated so long ago, but he still has respect for her. Justin and Jessica just want everyone to grow and evolve instead of continuing to bring up the past.”
Mehera Bonner is a celebrity and entertainment news writer who enjoys Bravo and Antiques Roadshow with equal enthusiasm, She was previously entertainment editor at Marie Claire and has covered pop culture for over a decade.
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