“She don’t give a f**k”: Viral Video From Justin Timberlake’s DWI Public Safety Announcement Shows Just How Much We Are All Over His Shenanigans
- Justin Timberlake’s recent DWI case, which occurred shortly after his 2024 album release, has further tarnished his public image and frustrated fans.
- The incident has brought back memories of past controversies, including the Super Bowl XXXVIII and his breakup with Britney Spears.
- Fans have expressed frustration and distrust towards him, feeling that his apologies lack genuine concern and that he has not learned from his past mistakes.
Climbing to the top of musical acclaim with his stints as a core member of the NSYNC boy band as well as a sound solo career, Justin Timberlake may just be risking all of his claim to fame. Recent and repeated incidents, often controversial, have taken a sharp toll on his public image. The latest of all, a public drunk-while-intoxicated (DWI) case that happened only weeks after a fresh 2024 album release, just completed its proceedings.
Unfortunately, the incident may have taken an ugly course for the singer’s fans. In an overwhelming out-pour of reactions on social media, they summed up their current scale of respect for him, which signaled a heavy downfall. As such, a long list of his public controversies once again reared its teeth to the mainstream audience.
From Janet Jackson to Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake missteps resurface
Not many hours ago, Justin Timberlake reached a plea deal in his DWI case from June 2024. Initially arrested after running a stop sign, swerving into an oncoming lane, and failing a sobriety test, the verdict handed him a fine, about 25 hours of community service, and a public service announcement warning against drunk driving. Yet, his controversial track record resurfaced.
A headlines-grabbing incident featuring Timberlake happened as back as 2004, which saw him under severe backlash. The singer accidentally tugged on Janet Jackson and exposed her chest on live television during their Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show performance. Moreover, this took place soon after his marred relationship and fallout with Britney Spears.
Reports had surfaced at the time of him reportedly leading the Everytime singer into an abortion on alleged commitment issues. Although he apologized to both Jackson and Spears, the incidents cast a sour shadow on his fame. Furthermore, cheating allegations in 2019 during his marriage to Jessica Biel, added salt to his wounds.
Fans blast out at Justin Timberlake over latest apology video
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a reduced traffic violation charge. Yet, his mugshots and reports of him sporting bloodshot eyes during the incident had already set him up for DWI in the eyes of the public. Yet, on a formal note, on September 13, he issued a PSA soon after walking out of the courthouse, stating,
Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There are so many alternatives. Call a friend, take an Uber. This was a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever’s watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.
However, his latest speech may have fallen flat on its face. Fans and social media users quickly pointed out how people in the background seemed hardly interested in his address to the press. Rather, a woman standing right beside him and hardly lifting an eye for the entire duration became the highlight of his apology.
Moreover, frustration, anger, and a sense of genuine distrust appeared to be the common reactions to Timberlake’s appeal.
The reactions appeared to showcase that fans have not only grown wary of the singer’s repeat offenses. Additionally, one of his previous statements to fans warning against drunk driving but then going on to allegedly do the same did not fall kindly.
