Justin Timberlake Confronts Fans Challenging Him To A Car ‘Race’

Justin Timberlake induced a stir on-line after a viral clip confirmed him telling off excited followers who had been driving alongside him.

Web customers had combined reactions to the clip. Some mentioned the singer was “imply,” whereas others urged the followers had been provocative of their strategy.

This incident comes after Justin Timberlake bumped into bother with the legislation final yr and received arrested for seemingly driving whereas intoxicated.

Timberlake has gone viral on-line after a video shared on X (previously Twitter) confirmed him blasting a gaggle of individuals whereas on the highway in his automotive.

Whereas it is unclear, the people seemed to be followers who had been excited to see him and tried to interact him in a dialog.

Within the clip, the followers had been driving alongside Timberlake once they yelled, “It is Justin Timberlake” to themselves.

The digital camera then panned to a darkish gray car with tinted glass, main the followers to inform the motive force to “roll down the window.”

When the window ultimately went down, it confirmed an irritated Timberlake behind the wheel. He was clearly not having it with the followers, as he repeatedly requested, “Would you like one thing?”

“Let’s race,” they replied again a number of instances earlier than the singer informed them to “Get out of right here, you f-cking children.”

A number of followers took to the remark part to share their response to the video, which the poster captioned: “Why is Justin Timberlake so imply omfg [crying emoji]???”

One particular person wrote, “Celebs would not have their platform with out followers.” One other joked, “Now they know to not be messing with him behind the wheel when he simply received arrested for a DWI not too way back.”

Nevertheless, many customers supported the singer and clarified that he wasn’t being “imply.”

A fan mentioned, “They had been in all probability following him and being overly abrasive. The best way they’re speaking to him is the best way paparazzis do too. I imply, I would not decide since you do not have the entire footage, so…”

One other consumer wrote, “[I don’t know] actually, it looks as if they simply provoked him whereas he was doing his personal factor. I do not assume he was essentially imply— maybe irritated after being yelled at by a bunch of individuals…”

“It is one factor in the event that they wished a pic or mentioned they appreciated his work, however they simply bothered him to ask to race and report him [crying emoji]. Whereas driving on prime of that,” one fan commented.

It comes 7 months after Timberlake bumped into bother with the legislation and was arrested for driving beneath the affect after an evening out with mates within the Hamptons enclave of Sag Harbor, New York.

The “Bye Bye Bye” singer blew via a cease signal and swerved from his lane, forcing cops to tug him over.

A police submitting mentioned he appeared “glassy-eyed” with a powerful odor of alcohol emanating from him. He additionally carried out poorly on the sobriety check and refused to take a breathalyzer check.

Timberlake’s driving license and privileges in New York had been suspended for a yr, so his viral interplay with followers did not seemingly did not occur within the Large Apple.

After months of court docket periods, he entered a plea deal the place he agreed to do 25-40 hours of neighborhood service, in addition to make a public service announcement in regards to the risks of driving whereas impaired.

On the time, a supply informed People Magazine that he entered the plea deal to place the authorized drama behind him and “transfer on,” as his household and tour had been his priorities.

“He is a household man, and that is his focus. He accepted a plea deal as a result of he needs to maneuver on,” the supply mentioned. “The court docket case has been a distraction. He does not need his household to be affected by it.”

Timberlake’s run-in with the legislation seemingly affected his relationship along with his spouse, Jessica Biel. Nevertheless, a supply informed US Weekly they’re again on strong floor and are “rebuilding belief” of their marriage.

“Jessica and Justin are spending extra time collectively and are happier and extra relaxed,” the supply shared, noting that his arrest examined their marriage.

“Justin has taken time to reevaluate his priorities,” the insider continued. “He hasn’t been going out as a lot and is staying in additional with Jessica and the youngsters.”

The “Palmer” actor is reportedly “discovering new methods to attach” along with his family members, as Biel is alleged to be supportive of him however has been holding him accountable.

“Jessica is displaying persistence and compassion whereas additionally sustaining agency expectations of him,” the supply defined, including that the couple are “prioritizing their power as a household.”