Justin Timberlake Apologizes To Britney Spears & Janet Jackson: ‘I Know I Failed’

For days, social media has engaged in deep dialog surrounding the documentary about Britney Spears, ‘Framing Britney Spears,’ and, subsequently, Justin Timberlake  issued an apology.

On Friday, the singer took to Instagram and provided a prolonged apology to not solely Britney Spears but additionally Janet Jackson. Partly he acknowledged,

“I’ve seen the messages, tags, feedback, and considerations and I wish to reply,” he started, referencing the backlash from Spears followers that has been directed at him and others within the wake of the doc. “I’m deeply sorry for the instances in my life the place my actions contributed to the issue, the place I spoke out of flip, or didn’t communicate up for what was proper.”

Timberlake continued, “I perceive that I fell quick in these moments and in lots of others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism. I particularly wish 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.”

As you understand, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake have been teen stars who dated almost 20 years in the past. Justin publicly claimed he slept with Britney, though she was adamant that she needed to attend till marriage. He additionally seemingly accused Britney Spears of dishonest in his tune, ‘Cry Me a River,’ which featured an actress who resembled the singer.

So far as Janet Jackson, Justin let the icon take the autumn for the Tremendous Bowl “wardrobe malfunction,” through which he was chargeable for pulling again the material that uncovered her breast, in the course of the efficiency. This mishap drew a significant backlash from the general public and an investigation by the Federal Communication Fee. Whereas Janet felt the brunt of the state of affairs, Justin returned to the Tremendous Bowl in 2018.

Roomies, what do you consider this apology… almost 20 years later?