June 19th 2024.
A video clip from 2007 has resurfaced, showing Justin Timberlake appearing to warn Britney Spears about her drinking habits. This comes after Britney posted a simple Instagram post following the news of Justin's arrest for drunk driving. In the post, Britney shared a photo of a cocktail with the caption, "It's the simple things you know!!" Many fans speculated if this was a subtle dig at Justin's arrest.
The two singers famously dated from 1999 to 2002, but things took a turn for the worse when Britney accused Justin of pressuring her into having an abortion and cheating on her multiple times. In her 2023 memoir, she also revealed that Justin intentionally portrayed her as the villain in the aftermath of their highly publicized breakup. Justin responded to these allegations while performing, saying, "I'd like to apologize to... absolutely nobody!" This sparked a backlash against Justin's treatment of Britney, which has now reached its peak with the resurfaced clip of him seemingly scolding her for drinking.
The irony of the situation was not lost on anyone, as Justin's mugshot quickly circulated online. In the video, which played when he accepted a Brit Award in 2007 shortly after Britney infamously shaved her head, Justin can be heard saying, "Stop drinking. You know who you are, I'm speaking to you. Stop drinking, you're gonna get sloppy, OK? Someone's gonna say something bad about you." The video is now being shared by fans as it seems to have come back to haunt Justin.
Although Justin later claimed that his comment was a joke aimed at the audience, fans of Britney have not been sympathetic towards his arrest. In a viral post, one user wrote, "It's pretty great that 'hating Justin Timberlake' brings so many people together. People who love Janet Jackson, people who love Britney Spears, millennials who resented the body-shaming of Jessica Simpson. Who else am I missing? What other women did he screw over?"
In a display of impressive fandom, Britney's fans have managed to bump her 2011 song "Criminal" into the top 10 on iTunes in Brazil and other countries, following Justin's arrest. The Sag Harbour Village Police Department released a statement, stating that Justin was arrested for drunk driving, failing to stop at a stop sign, and failing to stay in his lane. He was released without bail and was arraigned the next morning.
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