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Justin Timberlake reveals if hit song is about Britney Spears
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Key Points:
- Justin Timberlake has clarified that his 2006 hit song “What Goes Around… Comes Around” was not written about ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, but rather inspired by a friend's breakup story.
- Timberlake revealed on Complex’s “Re-Rank” that he wrote the song in about 20 minutes after getting permission from his friend to use the story, and considers it one of his top tracks.
- While “What Goes Around… Comes Around” is not about Spears, Timberlake’s 2002 song “Cry Me a River” is widely believed to reference their relationship, especially given its music video featuring a Spears look-alike.
- Spears, in her 2023 memoir, criticized the media portrayal following “Cry Me a River,” accusing Timberlake of cheating and expressing how the narrative affected her public image.
- In January 2024, Spears issued an apology on Instagram for some statements in her memoir, expressing regret if she offended Timberlake or others she cares about.
