Timberlakereceived flackfor performing the song, leading Spears towrite an apologyon Instagram.
Timberlake’s career thrived while Jackson bore the brunt of the backlash.
In 2021, Timberlakeissued a blanket apology to both Jackson and Spears.
Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Justin Timberlake.Getty
“But everyone is looking for someone to blame and that’s gotta stop.
Justin and I are very good friends and we will always be good friends.”
