Musician Justin Timberlake’s public controversies provoked the Conor McGregor inside of him as the singer says he would like to apologize to “absolutely f**king nobody” while performing at a free show at Irving Plaza in New York City on his birthday. The actor referenced an iconic statement made by UFC fighter Conor McGregor in 2016 after winning a fight against Eddie Alvarez. Fans had a strong reaction to Timberlake’s behavior, with some criticizing him for his disloyal behavior.
This comes shortly after singer Britney Spears revealed in her memoir, The Woman in Me, that Timberlake forced her to have an abortion when they dated between 1999 and 2002. Spears took to her Instagram to apologize for the contents of her book. Amidst this drama, sources reveal that Timberlake is having troubles in his marriage with Jessica Biel due to Spears’ revelations.
Justin Timberlake did his best Conor McGregor impression
As per The Hollywood Reporter, many videos of musician Justin Timberlake performing at Irving Plaza in New York City are currently surfacing online, particularly the part where the singer did his best Conor McGregor impression by referencing his iconic line. In the video, Timberlake can be heard saying,
“I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely f**king nobody.”
This is a direct reference to what Conor McGregor said after beating Eddie Alvarez. After winning the lightweight title, the fighter told Joe Rogan that he would “like to take this chance to apologize… to absolutely nobody.” Timberlake’s direct reference to this iconic line comes amidst the controversy that started with Britney Spears’ memoir, The Woman in Me, which had some shocking information regarding Spears and Timberlake’s relationship.
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Shortly after the video went viral, people on social media gave their opinions on Timberlake’s statement. Many believe that this is a reply to Britney Spears’ Instagram apology. On Sunday, Spears apologized for the contents of her memoir in a now-deleted post, adding that she is “in love” with Justin Timberlake’s new song Selfish. Over the past few days, Spears’ fans have been trolling Timberlake online.
This man is a villain
— Grandma Tarkin (@Seedalicious) February 1, 2024
I’m sure his wife is like “excuse me?”
— Justin Wheelon (@JustinWheelon) February 1, 2024
Ego so often supersedes humility in Hollywood. I guess it’s because of position maintenance although there are A list celebrities that prioritize humility, forgiveness, peace, and growth. 🤔
— Not AOC (@thatssometa2020) February 1, 2024
I try to like everyone, but he's not for me.
— wehavethestars (@wehavethestars) February 1, 2024
His best move would be to just ignore Britney.
— Ramblin’ Around (@NewsRamble) February 1, 2024
Over the years, many cheating allegations have surfaced online against Justin Timberlake. However, this time, his wife Jessica Biel is reportedly planning to file for divorce. As per sources, Biel now has trust issues due to Spears’ statements. The two got married in 2012 and share two children: Silas, 8, and Phineas, 2, which they prefer to keep out of the media’s spotlight.