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Justin Timberlake Says He And Janet Jackson Made Peace After 2004 Super Bowl Mishap

Justin Timberlake Says He And Janet Jackson Made Peace After 2004 Super Bowl Mishap
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By Sydney Scott · Updated October 24, 2020

Fans have been calling for Justin Timberlake to apologize to Janet Jackson since 2004’s infamous Super Bowl Halftime Show and, apparently, the singer has.

In an upcoming interview with Zane Lowe, Timberlake revealed that he and Jackson buried the hatchet. According to Pitchfork, when the Beats 1 Radio host asked Timberlake about the incident where he touched her top, exposing her nipple Timberlake said, “Absolutely.”

Adding, “And I don’t know that a lot of people know that. I don’t think it’s my job to do that because you value the relationships that you do have with people.”

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It was confirmed back in October that Timberlake would take the stage during this year’s Super Bowl Halftime show on Feb 4, resulting in an outcry from fans who believed Jackson had been treated unfairly after the wardrobe malfunction. 

Much of the blame was placed on Jackson following the wardrobe malfunction with MTV’s then chief executive, Tom Freston, telling reporters that it was a publicity stunt “engineered” by Jackson. Jackson was also dropped from a Luther Vandross tribute at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, while Timberlake’s performance went on as scheduled at the event. 

And, despite revealing that he and Jackson are on good terms, some are still wary of the singer. 

I don’t give a fuck Justin Timberlake “made peace” w Janet Jackson...in the aftermath he did not stand by+support her, take his share (since he was right there ripping her bodice off!), he acted like he had amnesia. He’s a total flying shitbag. I can’t stand his douchery 🖕 #weak

— Kathryn Michele (@MlleKatMichele) January 18, 2018

 

https://twitter.com/anne_imakumbili/status/953973696590438400

 

Justin Timberlake made peace with Janet Jackson? After the super bowl? When?! When is the receipt? Why he didn't said that at that time when people are attacking Janet because of her nipple??!! So many excuses.

— Jz Cruzer (@Jz_Cruzer) January 18, 2018

Jackson has yet to comment on whether or not the two have made amends. But one wonders if a public incident warrants a public apology? Or should we just forgive and move on?

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