Justin Timberlake looked grim as he took the stage at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, for the first of his two-night performances. The singer broke his silence and addressed concertgoers about his recent DWI arrest in Sag Harbor on Tuesday.
The singer, visibly shaken, began his confession with a heartfelt admission, ‘It’s been a tough week. I know I’m hard to love sometimes, but you keep loving me right back.’ According to Page Six, Justin Timberlake, his voice filled with gratitude, looked out into the crowd and thanked his fans for their unwavering understanding and support.
However, it is only the beginning of a challenging journey for the Cry Me a River hitmaker. Justin is now faced with a multitude of personal and legal issues, a daunting task to clear up before he can put his latest error in judgment behind him.
“I know sometimes.. I’m hard to love. But you keep on loving me and I love you right back.”
— AdoreJT (@adorejt_ig) June 22, 2024
– Justin Timberlake speaking to his SOLD OUT crowd in Chicago tonight!: wright7680 pic.twitter.com/NLCp2qr1VY
Following JT’s arrest, sources close to the singer spoke with People magazine, providing more details about the incident. They revealed that Justin was visibly distressed during his time at the jail. The singer was stopped around 12:30 am by police officers who reportedly observed him leaving the restaurant. They witnessed Justin blow through a stop sign and drift out of his lane, leading to his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI).
Justin Timberlake Freaks Out During DWI Arrest
Justin reportedly failed the field sobriety test and refused to take a breathalyzer and chemical test. Insiders reveal that during his arrest, Justin told officers he had only consumed one martini and that this publicity would likely ruin his world tour.
The Justin Timberlake informant stated, “He was freaking out and stayed up all night when he was in custody. He’s insisting he only had one drink, stressing that ‘it wasn’t some wild night out.”
The singer is due back in court on July 26, and according to his attorney, Edward Burke Jr., the singer fully intends to fight the charges. Burke claims there are many publicly unknown facts that he and his client will speak out on in court. Since his arrest, numerous reports have revealed that Justin is worried about his image and career. He is also stressing over how the arrest will affect his marriage and family with his wife, actress Jessica Biel.
So far, Jessica has not commented about Justin Timberlake’s arrest. However, sources close to Biel reveal she is ‘extremely unhappy’ about it. Over the past several months, rumors began circulating, revealing that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s marriage was on shakey grounds.
Recent reports speculate that he is very concerned that his arrest could destroy his marriage to Jessica. Whether Jessica Biel forgives or forgets Justin Timberlake remains to be seen. Either way, Justin has a long and difficult road ahead of him.
