Justin Timberlake has seemingly hit back at Britney Spears’ recent apology to him for writing about their relationship in her memoir.
The 43-year-old singer showed little remorse for his part in the feud, telling fans of his concerns: “I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely no one.”
Someone who attended the performance reported that Justin made the comment just before performing Cry Me A River, a 2002 breakup song he wrote about Britney.
Last week, Justin released his new single Selfish, marking his first solo song release since 2018 when he launched his album Man of the Woods.
Britney’s fanbase responded by sending her 13-year-old bonus track of the same name up the charts, eventually dethroning it on US iTunes.
Justin Timberlake has apparently hit back at Britney Spears’ recent apology to him for writing about their relationship in her memoir
Britney and Justin dated from 1999 to 2002 after meeting at the Mickey Mouse Club
Following the move, Britney took to social media to praise Justin’s new music and apologize for “some things” she said in her memoir, The Woman In Me.
However, Justin apparently didn’t respond well to the post, as he hinted at his thoughts on the matter during a recent concert in New York City.
The video clip of him ‘apologizing to absolutely no one’ has now gone viral on X.
Britney said she “never meant for people to come after Justin” when she decided to open up about their three-year relationship in her 2023 autobiography.
Her fans were outraged when the tell-all exposed several bombshells, including the claim that Justin urged her to have an abortion.
According to an insider, Britney felt extremely guilty about the fallout her ex-partner faced in the aftermath of her book’s publication, as she was unaware of the commotion her confessions would cause.
A source exclusively revealed to DailyMail.com: ‘She didn’t realize how powerful her words would be.
“As for what she said in her book, she never intended for people to come after Justin the way they did.
The 43-year-old singer showed little remorse for his part in the feud, telling fans he was concerned: “I want to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely no one.”
Sunday saw the star extend an olive branch to her ex, taking to Instagram to apologize for “some things” she wrote in her 2023 book and praising Justin’s two new songs
‘Ultimately, it was Britney’s decision to abort her baby. It was her body and if she really wanted to say no, she could have.”
Britney extended an olive branch to her ex as she apologized on Instagram for “some things” she wrote, while also praising Justin’s two new songs Selfish and Sanctified.
The insider stressed that Britney still wishes the best for her former partner – who has yet to contact Britney to apologize for his alleged actions.
The source said: “You will always have feelings for the first person you loved. Justin has defended her before, and she didn’t want to hurt him as much as she did and change people’s opinion of him…
“It was her story and she told it how she thought it should be told.”
“He never apologized to her or talked to her about it. That said, the fact that Britney’s song Selfish from thirteen years ago is at number one is pure serendipity.’
They continued, “Justin never contacted Britney and they never had any private conversations.
Britney’s fanbase responded by sending her 13-year-old bonus track of the same name up the charts, eventually dethroning it on US iTunes (photo 2018)
According to an insider, Britney felt extremely guilty about the fallout her ex-partner faced in the aftermath of her book’s publication, as she was unaware of the commotion her confessions would cause; seen in 2002
In her olive branch post to Justin, Britney shared a recent clip of Justin performing with classroom instruments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
“I want to apologize for some of the things I wrote about in my book,” she wrote. “If I have offended any of the people I really care about, I am deeply sorry…”
“I also wanted to say that I’m in love with Justin Timberlake’s new song ‘Selfish.’ It’s so good and why does it make me laugh so hard every time I see Justin and Jimmy together? Ps “Sanctified” is also wow.”
Justin came under fire from Britney’s fans after she told her side of the story 20 years after their split, with many angered by her claim that in his single Cry Me a River, she was vilified for their breakup.
The Britney Army has continued to support her after she released a series of explosive revelations about Justin by streaming her 13-year-old single instead of Justin’s new music
In her olive branch post to Justin, Britney shared a recent clip of Justin performing with classroom instruments on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
“I felt at that moment that there was no way to tell my side of the story,” she recalled in her memoir. “I couldn’t explain it because I knew no one would take my side once Justin convinced the world of his version. I don’t think Justin realized the power he had to shame me. I don’t think he understands it to this day.’
Justin appeared to reference the criticism during a performance at the opening of Fontainebleau in Las Vegas last month.
Before launching Cry Me A River, he told the audience: “No disrespect.”
A source close to Spears subsequently told Ny Breaking.com that she “appreciated” him acknowledging the controversy surrounding the Grammy-winning song, but that he never apologized.
“The disrespect towards Britney is long overdue and while she appreciates his acknowledgment of it, Justin has never personally called or contacted her to apologize,” the insider exclusively told DailyMail.com.
‘He never discussed this with her. Ever. Britney put this behind her and writing her book allowed her to release it. She’s good.’