Justin Timberlake assures him that he doesn't try to “disrespect” anyone when he performs cry Me A River.
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A warning he issued this week during a concert in Las Vegas as he was about to sing his 2002 hit, and which contradicts the criticism he has faced since the publication of Britney Spears' autobiography.
In his book, the pop star confirms that he was unfaithful during his relationship with Justin Timberlake – infidelity that is at the heart of this breakup song called “Cry Me a River” – but also reveals that he was not only unfaithful, but also especially that he had pressured her into having an abortion.
A revelation that, in the eyes of some Britney Spears fans, should justify the singer's censorship of his biggest hit, which is clearly not on the agenda.
In addition, as Billboard recalls, last August, when he wanted to sing at Dave Chappelle's birthday party, the ex-NSYNC member had expressed a complete rejection of the idea. “They told me not to do this song anymore, but fuck them!” he explained before launching into Cry Me a River.