Justin Timberlake just wrapped up his two-year global tour, and now he is back home recovering from “Lyme Disease.” So what is he going to do with his time off? Shit! At least according to his sweatshirt that reads, “I’m not doing shit today. Mission accomplished,” with a checkmark.
Something he has been doing since the final weeks of his concerts, when he let the audience sing his songs for him. Therefore, he has been doing that for a while, so it is nothing different for him.
For the last few days, Justin Timberlake went viral for his lackluster performances during his concerts. He literally put the mic down and let the audience sing his songs for him. And he remained silent as he became a mockery on social media.
Today, he broke his silence and sang like a canary to explain why he can’t stop the feeling, but he can stop the singing during his final shows of his two-year tour.
He wrote: “Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease -— which I don’t say so you feel bad for me –– but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes. If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness. I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.”
Personally, I am glad he kept going too, not for his fans, but for myself. I never got his appeal, and I think he comes off as an overrated pompous jerk. So, I have enjoyed opening up TikTok this week and seeing all the people making fun of him. It was nice to see him get knocked down off of his high horse for a little bit.
Justin Timberlake was supposed to play Columbus, Ohio, on October 23rd. But he was forced to cancel that because he had bronchitis and laryngitis. So, they rescheduled the concert for tonight, which was going to be his last date for The Forget Tomorrow World Tour in the States.
However, the singer had a message for his fans right before the doors opened. “YOU GUYS, I’M HEARTBROKEN. I HAVE TO CANCEL THE SHOW TONIGHT. I WENT INTO SOUNDCHECK BATTLING THE FLU AND NOW IT’S GOTTEN THE BEST OF ME. IT KILLS ME TO DISAPPOINT YOU AND MY TEAM WHO WORKED SO HARD TO MAKE THIS SHOW HAPPEN. I WANT TO REASSURE YOU, YOU’LL BE GETTING REFUNDS FOR YOUR TICKETS. I LOVE YOU ALL.”
If I were one of his fans who was supposed to go both show, I would be pissed. Cancel on me once; that’s understandable. Cancel on me twice; I am done with you.
The Dick in the Box singer begins the international part of his world tour on March 21st in Buenos Aires, and it will go through July 20th.
Justin Timberlake had a concert in Anaheim the other night, and some of his old friends came out to see him.
Who are they? Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, and JC Chasez drove down to see him.
But there was someone missing. Where was Joey Fatone? Is he out of the band? Nope, he was in New York City making his Broadway debut in & Juliet. Hopefully, the guys will go see Joey on stage just like they did Justin.
Maybe when Fatone is done on the Great White Way, and Timberlake is finished touring, they can reunite as a band and get it over with.
