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Justin Timberlake Reveals ‘What Goes Around… Comes Around’ Is Not About Britney Spears

Rolling Stone November 08, 2026 22 views
Justin Timberlake Reveals ‘What Goes Around… Comes Around’ Is Not About Britney Spears

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Justin Timberlake Addresses 'What Goes Around... Comes Around' Rumors

Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has addressed a longstanding rumor surrounding his hit song, "What Goes Around... Comes Around," revealing that it was not a personal story from his own life.

Timberlake's Statement on Britney Spears Rumors

"Maybe I should dispel a rumor at this point, which has gone around forever, which is like, it’s not a personal story from mine," Timberlake said in an interview.

Background on 'What Goes Around... Comes Around'

  • The song, released in 2006 as part of Timberlake's third studio album, FutureSex/LoveSounds
  • The song became a major hit, topping the charts in multiple countries
  • The song's mysterious lyrics sparked rumors about a connection to Timberlake's past relationships

The Rumors

The song's cryptic lyrics have led to various speculations about Timberlake's past relationships, particularly with Britney Spears, his ex-girlfriend and fellow pop star.

Timberlake's Clarification

"I don't want to say anything bad about Britney or any other person," Timberlake continued.

"I just want to let people know that it was not about anyone specific," he added.

Conclusion

The clarification from Timberlake puts to rest the ongoing rumors about the song being about his tumultuous relationship with Spears.

The singer has always maintained his silence on the matter, choosing to let the song speak for itself.

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<small>Source: Rolling Stone — read the original story there.</small>

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