After wrapping up his recent Forget Tomorrow World Tour, pop star Justin Timberlake revealed that he has Lyme disease. Related video above: Justin Timberlake confirms NSYNC collab on new albumIn an Instagram post published Thursday, Timberlake reflected on the tour before sharing details about his health.”As many of you know, I’m a pretty private person,” he wrote. “But as I’m reflecting on the tour and festival tour — I want to tell you a little bit about what’s going on with me. Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which I don’t say so you feel bad for me — but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”Recently, videos from Timberlake’s stops on the latter half of his tour have gone viral and criticized him for not singing enough during his performances. Many of the videos show him asking the audience to fill in where he stopped singing.The boy band star turned solo artist and actor explained some of the symptoms of Lyme disease he experienced while performing without addressing the videos that scrutinize him for singing less at recent shows.”If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness. I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.” “Not only did I prove my mental tenacity to myself but, I now have so many special moments with all of you that I will never forget. I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself. But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren’t misinterpreted.Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be connected. I’d like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease too.”Timberlake also made headlines at the start of his tour in June 2024 when he was arrested for driving under the influence in the Hamptons. In September 2024, Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to pay fines and perform community service.
After wrapping up his recent Forget Tomorrow World Tour, pop star Justin Timberlake revealed that he has Lyme disease.
Related video above: Justin Timberlake confirms NSYNC collab on new album
In an Instagram post published Thursday, Timberlake reflected on the tour before sharing details about his health.
“As many of you know, I’m a pretty private person,” he wrote. “But as I’m reflecting on the tour and festival tour — I want to tell you a little bit about what’s going on with me. Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which I don’t say so you feel bad for me — but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”
Recently, videos from Timberlake’s stops on the latter half of his tour have gone viral and criticized him for not singing enough during his performances. Many of the videos show him asking the audience to fill in where he stopped singing.
The boy band star turned solo artist and actor explained some of the symptoms of Lyme disease he experienced while performing without addressing the videos that scrutinize him for singing less at recent shows.
“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically. When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness. I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.”
“Not only did I prove my mental tenacity to myself but, I now have so many special moments with all of you that I will never forget. I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself. But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren’t misinterpreted.
Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be connected. I’d like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease too.”
Timberlake also made headlines at the start of his tour in June 2024 when he was arrested for driving under the influence in the Hamptons. In September 2024, Timberlake pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced to pay fines and perform community service.
