Earlier this year during his appearance on an episode of Drink Champs, Ludacris told a pretty evocative story about an encounter with Justin Timberlake at the Grammys. It came back in 2007 when Luda finally broke through and took home the award for Best Rap Album for his record Release Therapy. The part of the story everyone seems to agree on is that he was loudly and excitedly celebrating backstage, as you’d expect after such a big win. When he originally told the story he claimed that a most spiteful sounding Timberlake criticized him for being so loud when others people didn’t win any Grammys.
Now, Ludacris is walking back on that claim. He recently appeared on Hot Ones with Sean Evans to answer some questions and eat some hot wings. The Justin Timberlake story came up during their conversation and Luda had to clarify some things. “The Internet went a little crazy with it. He definitely meant it, but it was no cursing out. He was behind the curtain and I was celebrating so openly and I was so loud. I think it was said more in fun, but there was definitely some truth behind it. Like, ‘OK, show’s not over. Stop celebrating so openly, I haven’t won any yet.’ With a smile on his face type of thing,” the rapper explained. Check out his full appearance on the unique interview show below.
Justin Timberlake is fresh off the release of his first new album since his much-maligned 2018 release Man Of The Woods. His new record is called Everything I Thought It Was and served up nearly 80 minutes of new music from the pop star. It was led off by the hit single “Selfish” which peaked in the high 20s on the Hot 100 and has hovered in the top 50 ever since.
What do you think of Ludacris updating his story about Justin Timberlake to make the singer look a little better? What do you think is the more accurate version of the story to what actually happened? Let us know in the comment section below.
Justin Timberlake’s latest single, “Selfish,” off his newly launched album, Everything I Thought It Was, has skyrocketed to the number one spot on Hot AC Radio. This achievement marks Timberlake’s third chart-topper at the format.
Just last week, “Selfish” secured a position on the Top 10 published U.S. Pop Radio chart by Mediabase, making it Timberlake’s 19th solo track to reach the Top 10. The success of “Selfish” underscores Timberlake’s enduring influence and popularity in the music industry.
JT is gearing up for his tour, which will rotate through fan streaming providers. It is apparently going to be his most extensive tour ever.
According to Complex, the tour has already brought in over $140 million across the 70 global shows. That’s one million Justin Timberlake fans at the shows.
Timberlake has announced the European and UK leg of his highly anticipated The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature thirteen new shows across eight countries, including Poland, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and France.
THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
NORTH AMERICA – SUMMER 2024
Mon Apr 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu May 02 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri May 03 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon May 06 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT
Tue May 07 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT
Fri May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Sat May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Tue May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT
Wed May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Fri May 31 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tue Jun 04 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jun 06 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT
Mon Jun 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri Jun 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Fri Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Tue Jun 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Sun Jun 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jul 03 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jul 04 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Jul 07 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT
Tue Jul 09 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT
When a legacy pop act continues to churn out music decades after they debut, mainstream success begins to wane. However, there are exceptions. Justin Timberlake belongs in a unique class of artists who continue to enjoy popularity well past their musical breakthrough. On his sixth studio album, Everything I Thought I Was, he toes the line between nostalgic pop, breezy R&B, and funk. But while the album has a few impressive moments worth noting, JT’s latest offering isn’t quite sticking the landing.
From the intro alone, it’s evident that Justin Timberlake’s signature swag is on thin ice. However, it’s quite difficult to pinpoint when this decline began. At 18 songs long, Everything I Thought It Was is quite the hefty project but JT is already used to long-form storytelling. After all, 2018’s Man Of The Woods clocked at 16 songs. Moreover, the crooner split 2013’s The 20/20 Experience into two parts.
So while the length of the project isn’t the problem, it contributes to the overall quality. Sure, Justin Timberlake might sound confident and sexy, but a few things are missing: memorable tracks, and the sound his fans have come to know and appreciate.
Just one listen into “Drown,” and we’re transported to 2002 again. As expected, his first album since the release of Britney Spears’ memoir, Pieces Of Me, appeared to shed light on the bombshell allegations made surrounding their relationship, ultimately leading to plenty of backlash. “Drown” almost serves as a follow-up to “Cry Me A River”; the songs are eerily similar. It will probably remain uncertain whether “Drown” serves as a sequel, but fans won’t be reaching if they come to that conclusion. All things considered though, it is one of the few standout tracks on Everything I Thought It Was.
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Each featured artist on Justin Timberlake’s sixth album contrasts the next. Thankfully, it plays to the album’s strengths since their distinct styles help boost Everything I Thought It Was’ mass appeal. The first of three featured artists on the album is Nigeria’s Fireboy DML. The Afro-pop star, who has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, D Smoke, and Chris Brown, delivers some of the most infectious moments on the project. On “Liar,” Timberlake slightly adopts Afrobeats and proves slightly comfortable in unfamiliar terrain.
“Sanctified,” which features Tobe Nwigwe, is another stellar moment for Justin Timberlake. A smooth blend of gospel, R&B, rock, and funk, JT sounds quite at home during one of the most daring moments on the album. If only more tracks on the album attempted to achieve this audacious level of experimentalism. Perhaps, the singer might have achieved a new musical high. Unfortunately, there’s a lack of ambition on many other tracks.
Though the other two features on Everything I Thought I Was are first-time collaborators in JT’s circle, the singer’s latest album brought a much-anticipated dose of nostalgia. Despite the tumultuous year that 2023 was for him, one of the highs was the NSYNC reunion at the VMAs where they confirmed new music was on the way. While the grandiose expectations were blown up by Britney Spears’ revelations, the all-star boy band produced “Paradise.” The penultimate track on the album is pop perfection, and offers a healthy dose of some much-needed nostalgia. Vocally, Justin Timberlake and his comrades are very impressive, with piercing harmonies, reminiscent of their 90s days. Maybe, if the dust settles enough, there’ll be some more NSYNC in store for us.
Justin Timberlake offers just enough of the qualities that make an album worth giving a try. However, this is the same star that delivered “Rock Your Body” and “Suit And Tie” a decade apart. That’s why it’s a bit disappointing that there are no standouts of such magnitude in his latest body of work. Timberlake has never been one to rush an album. However, Everything I Thought It Was feels that way. At just over an hour and seventeen minutes long, the album isn’t choked by any means. Regardless, Justin Timberlake is definitely capable of producing some more refined music.
Justin TImberlake ran it up when he went sneaker shopping. Appearing on the popular Complex series, Timberlake asked for the Nike Air Yeezy 2 Red October sneaker.
The Red Octobers were added to a collection of sneakers that Timberlake was picking up, leading to a bill of $22K.
Justin Timberlake previously revealed the reunion of *NSYNC. Hitting TikTok, Timberlake showed off the vinyl packaging for his forthcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was. During the video, fans noticed a track titled “Paradise,” which will bring the boy band back together.
Last week, Justin Timberlake has released his latest track, “Drown,” via RCA Records. Co-written by Timberlake, Louis Bell, Henry Walter, Amy Allen, and Kenyon Dixon, and produced by Louis Bell and Cirkut, the song promises a fresh musical direction for the artist.
Timberlake’s recent single and music video, “Selfish,” amassed over 57 million streams worldwide and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. The artist also made a special musical guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Selfish” and “Sanctified” feat. Tobe Nwigwe.
Fans can look forward to Timberlake’s sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, scheduled for release on March 15th, promising an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
In recent months, Justin Timberlake has been active: engaging in concerts, navigating a scandal with Britney Spears, and releasing new songs and music videos. His increasing activity has led to a resurgence in popularity, as evidenced by his social media metrics. According to research conducted by RenomowaneK for instance, on January 17, 2024, he had 71,897,161 followers, which has since grown to 72,509,313. As for his musical prowess, on Spotify, his songs have garnered 45,853,067 monthly listens, translating to an estimated earning of $183,412.27.
Justin Timberlake previously revealed the reunion of *NSYNC. Hitting TikTok, Timberlake showed off the vinyl packaging for his forthcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was. During the video, fans noticed a track titled “Paradise,” which will bring the boy band back together.
Last week, Justin Timberlake has released his latest track, “Drown,” via RCA Records. Co-written by Timberlake, Louis Bell, Henry Walter, Amy Allen, and Kenyon Dixon, and produced by Louis Bell and Cirkut, the song promises a fresh musical direction for the artist.
Timberlake’s recent single and music video, “Selfish,” amassed over 57 million streams worldwide and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. The artist also made a special musical guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Selfish” and “Sanctified” feat. Tobe Nwigwe.
Fans can look forward to Timberlake’s sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, scheduled for release on March 15th, promising an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
In recent months, Justin Timberlake has been active: engaging in concerts, navigating a scandal with Britney Spears, and releasing new songs and music videos. His increasing activity has led to a resurgence in popularity, as evidenced by his social media metrics. According to research conducted by RenomowaneK for instance, on January 17, 2024, he had 71,897,161 followers, which has since grown to 72,509,313. As for his musical prowess, on Spotify, his songs have garnered 45,853,067 monthly listens, translating to an estimated earning of $183,412.27.
Justin Timberlake previously revealed the reunion of *NSYNC. Hitting TikTok, Timberlake showed off the vinyl packaging for his forthcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was. During the video, fans noticed a track titled “Paradise,” which will bring the boy band back together.
Last week, Justin Timberlake has released his latest track, “Drown,” via RCA Records. Co-written by Timberlake, Louis Bell, Henry Walter, Amy Allen, and Kenyon Dixon, and produced by Louis Bell and Cirkut, the song promises a fresh musical direction for the artist.
In addition to the new release, Timberlake has announced the European and UK leg of his highly anticipated The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature thirteen new shows across eight countries, including Poland, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and France.
Timberlake’s recent single and music video, “Selfish,” amassed over 57 million streams worldwide and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. The artist also made a special musical guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Selfish” and “Sanctified” feat. Tobe Nwigwe.
Fans can look forward to Timberlake’s sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, scheduled for release on March 15th, promising an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
NORTH AMERICA – SUMMER 2024
Mon Apr 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu May 02 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri May 03 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon May 06 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT
Tue May 07 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT
Fri May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Sat May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Tue May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT
Wed May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Fri May 31 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tue Jun 04 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jun 06 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT
Mon Jun 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri Jun 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Fri Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Tue Jun 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Sun Jun 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jul 03 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jul 04 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Jul 07 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT
Tue Jul 09 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT
Justin Timberlake has revealed the reunion of *NSYNC. Hitting TikTok, Timberlake showed off the vinyl packaging for his forthcoming album, Everything I Thought It Was. During the video, fans noticed a track titled “Paradise,” which will bring the boy band back together.
Last week, Justin Timberlake has released his latest track, “Drown,” via RCA Records. Co-written by Timberlake, Louis Bell, Henry Walter, Amy Allen, and Kenyon Dixon, and produced by Louis Bell and Cirkut, the song promises a fresh musical direction for the artist.
In addition to the new release, Timberlake has announced the European and UK leg of his highly anticipated The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature thirteen new shows across eight countries, including Poland, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and France.
Timberlake’s recent single and music video, “Selfish,” amassed over 57 million streams worldwide and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. The artist also made a special musical guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Selfish” and “Sanctified” feat. Tobe Nwigwe.
Fans can look forward to Timberlake’s sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, scheduled for release on March 15th, promising an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
NORTH AMERICA – SUMMER 2024
Mon Apr 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu May 02 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri May 03 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon May 06 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT
Tue May 07 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT
Fri May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Sat May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Tue May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT
Wed May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Fri May 31 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tue Jun 04 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jun 06 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT
Mon Jun 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri Jun 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Fri Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Tue Jun 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Sun Jun 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jul 03 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jul 04 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Jul 07 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT
Tue Jul 09 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT
Justin Timberlake has released his latest track, “Drown,” via RCA Records. Co-written by Timberlake, Louis Bell, Henry Walter, Amy Allen, and Kenyon Dixon, and produced by Louis Bell and Cirkut, the song promises a fresh musical direction for the artist.
In addition to the new release, Timberlake has announced the European and UK leg of his highly anticipated The Forget Tomorrow World Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour will feature thirteen new shows across eight countries, including Poland, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and France.
Timberlake’s recent single and music video, “Selfish,” amassed over 57 million streams worldwide and garnered over 14 million views on YouTube. The artist also made a special musical guest appearance on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, performing “Selfish” and “Sanctified” feat. Tobe Nwigwe.
Fans can look forward to Timberlake’s sixth album, Everything I Thought It Was, scheduled for release on March 15th, promising an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
THE FORGET TOMORROW WORLD TOUR 2024 DATES:
NORTH AMERICA – SUMMER 2024
Mon Apr 29 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu May 02 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri May 03 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Mon May 06 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose — SOLD OUT
Tue May 07 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri May 10 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat May 11 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Tue May 14 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena San Diego — SOLD OUT
Fri May 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Sat May 18 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum — SOLD OUT
Tue May 21 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center — SOLD OUT
Wed May 29 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Fri May 31 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Sat Jun 01 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Tue Jun 04 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jun 06 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center — SOLD OUT
Mon Jun 10 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 12 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena — SOLD OUT
Fri Jun 14 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 15 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Fri Jun 21 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 22 – Chicago, IL – United Center — SOLD OUT
Tue Jun 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jun 26 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden — SOLD OUT
Sat Jun 29 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Sun Jun 30 – Boston, MA – TD Garden — SOLD OUT
Wed Jul 03 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena — SOLD OUT
Thu Jul 04 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium
Sun Jul 07 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — SOLD OUT
Tue Jul 09 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena — SOLD OUT
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