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Justin Timberlake Beatboxing Apology
Justin Timberlake apologizes for past beatboxing in recent video.
In brief
Justin Timberlake apologizes for past beatboxing in recent video. Justin Timberlake admitted his beatboxing ambitions were a mistake but hopes to keep doing it. Originally reported by Stereogum.
Justin Timberlake's beatboxing history
Justin Timberlake wanted to be a human beatbox since childhood, even during *NSYNC days.
Beatboxing in *NSYNC era
Timberlake performed beatboxing for minutes during *NSYNC's 2000 HBO special.
Beatboxing with Timbaland
Timberlake's beatboxing work with Timbaland produced hits like 'Cry Me A River'.
Hannah Young's comment
Hannah Young said Justin Timberlake beatboxing was underappreciated and not professional.
“We don't talk about Justin Timberlake beatboxing enough... Nobody said, 'Justin, you know, we have drums. This is a professional recording studio. There are instruments available to you.' But no, Justin Timberlake wanted to make space noises with his mouth... And we liked it.”
Timberlake's apology
Timberlake admitted he hasn't found answers for his beatboxing past and hopes to keep doing it.
“I often look back on that time as well. I still haven’t come up with any answers. I don’t know how to apologize enough for whatever those ambitions were. Too many boots. Too many cats. I hope you can forgive me. Also, I can’t promise I won’t do it again. God help us all.”
What matters most
Justin Timberlake admitted his beatboxing ambitions were a mistake but hopes to keep doing it.
