Justin Timberlake gives emotional speech at first concert since arrest

The singer comments on the “difficult week” and thanks fans for their support during the performance in Chicago, avoiding directly mentioning the incident

Justin Timberlake shared an emotional message with his fans during his first concert after being arrested for drunk driving in the Hamptons, New York. “We’ve been through ups and downs together. It’s been a tough week, but you’re here and I’m here, and nothing can change this moment now,” the singer told the Chicago audience, which responded with enthusiastic applause. , according to videos shared on platform X (formerly Twitter).

Thanks to the fans

After a long pause to acknowledge the audience’s applause, Timberlake added, “I know it’s hard to love me sometimes, but you guys still love me and I love you.” Then, Timberlake launched into the song “Selfish,” the first single from his latest album, “Everything I Thought It Was.” Although he did not explicitly apologize or directly mention the incident, the reference was implicit to audience members.

Tour details

Friday night’s (6/21) show at the United Center in Chicago was Timberlake’s first performance since his arrest by local police in Sag Harbor, New York, on Tuesday morning. He was charged with drunk driving and released without bail after the hearing.

With this, the singer can continue his tour, which accompanies the release of his sixth studio album. Timberlake will also perform at Chicago’s United Center on Saturday before heading to New York’s Madison Square Garden next week.

“I know, sometimes… I’m hard to love. But you keep loving me and I love you right away.”

– Justin Timberlake speaks to his SOLD OUT audience in Chicago tonight!

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— AdoreJT (@adorejt_ig) June 22, 2024

Source: Terra

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