In case you’ve been living under a rock, Britney definitely rocked Justin’s body telling her story unfiltered and unapologetically… while most have been tearing into Justin as a result, Timbaland says he’s “gon’ stick beside him.”
Apparently, Timbaland has nothing but support for Justin Timberlake amid the release of Britney Spears’ memoir ‘The Woman in Me.’ A clip from Timbaland’s Sound Architects conversation at the Kennedy Center with 9th Wonder has surfaced on social media and is causing quite the stir. The producer was questioned about Timberlake being a topic in Spears’ memoir, to which he immediately defended his frequent collaborator.
“She going crazy, right?” Timbaland asked the audience, he then added that he wanted to call Timberlake upon hearing about the book, saying that the “Cry Me a River” vocalist should “put a muzzle” on Spears.
Timbaland saying that Justin Timberlake should have put a “muzzle” on Britney is actually INSANE considering Britney has been treated like a caged animal for the past 13 years. pic.twitter.com/PjIQoZIydm
— KingSpears (@godkneebitch) November 7, 2023
Shortly after, Britney fans began to demand he apologize for his remarks. For those unfamiliar, several allegations about Timberlake have been brought to light from The Woman in Me, with Spears claiming that she had an abortion at Timberlake’s request, reminiscing the singer having an awkward AAVE encounter with Ginuwine as an example of when he’d try to appeal to the hip hop crowd speaking with an accent, and how he also villainized her as a promotional tactic for his debut album, claiming Spears was the one who broke the trust in their relationship when in reality he had done so long before.
The Sound Architects event wouldn’t be the first time that Timbaland spoke on Spears. Per MTV News, in 2007, he brushed off the possibility of Timberlake and Spears collaborating although it would be “the best thing that ever happened” and would “help her out a whole lot.”
Timbaland also suggested that Spears give Timberlake an apology, although he didn’t disclose what it was for. “She should humbly humble herself,” Timbaland said. “And make a phone call and say I’m sorry. That’s it. She knows what she’s sorry about, too.”
For me (and apparently many of Spears fans online) I just think it’s a little tasteless for him to be speaking up. I understand Justin is his friend, but if Timberlake is choosing to remain quiet, why are you the one making jokes about it? Also, there’s a way to be respectful in commentary and maintaining your stance for your friend without suggesting a muzzle be placed on this woman… who has essentially been locked in a cage the last 13 years of her life.
Take a look at the video along with some of the backlash that followed and let us know your thoughts. Is Timbo out of line?
If you see Timbaland talking shit about Britney Spears it’s because she refused to work with him in 2006 after he begged her to work with him.
She chose Danja instead and was executive producer of her own album, making history with “Blackout”. pic.twitter.com/P7ROhOClr0— Bruno (@brunolovesbrit) November 7, 2023
Timbaland the same man that wanted underaged Aaliyah?! And he’s calling Britney Crazy? The same man working with JT now on an album 😂 The Karma coming your way…. Someone put a muzzle on this man. https://t.co/zal2Zt8tql
— Queen K. (@1andonlykyluh) November 7, 2023
Timbaland saying that Justin Timberlake needs to put a muzzle on Britney is so disgusting. This coming from a man who was in love and obsessed with a 17-year-old to the point that he married his ex wife because she looked like her. Justin is grown & can handled his fuck ups
— Will Smith Slapped Me (@AshleyShyMiller) November 7, 2023
Timbaland wasn't even in the picture when Justin and Britney dated, so why he give af? Someone reflecting on their relationship from over 20 years ago should not elicit this type of emotion from a 3rd party. Nasty man. https://t.co/kP3YRp8owB
— ♦♠♥♣LunarSkye♣♥♠♦ (@LunarSkye) November 7, 2023
Timbaland should just not talk about Britney being 'muzzled' especially as it relates to Justin Timberlake when he himself should've been way more instrumental in protecting Janet Jackson at all costs when she being silenced and blacklisted because of something JUSTIN did…
— Terrell Johnson (@terrelltjohnson) November 7, 2023
What Timbaland said was trash regarding Britney Spears/Justin Timberlake. Some people just don't know when to shut up. Why would he even think that was okay to say ?
— ScottyHarvickFan36 (@ScottyStyles33) November 7, 2023