Challenges Faced by Justin Timberlake: Obstacles and Turning Points
A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Justin Timberlake's life and career.
Justin Timberlake is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and dancer, often called the "Prince of Pop." Billboard recognized him as a top-performing solo act and a leading pop star of the 21st century. He is among the best-selling music artists ever, with over 117 million records sold globally. Timberlake's accolades include ten Grammy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, three Brit Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, the Contemporary Icon Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and MTV's Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award.
May 5, 2005: Throat Surgery
On May 5, 2005, Justin Timberlake underwent surgery to remove nodules from his throat and was advised not to sing or speak loudly for a few months.
January 15, 2010: Closure of Mirimichi Golf Course for Improvements
On January 15, 2010, Justin Timberlake's Mirimichi Golf Course closed again for further improvements.
2012: End of Involvement with Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
In 2012, Justin Timberlake ended his involvement with the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
February 23, 2024: Cancellation of London Concert and Release of "Drown"
On February 23, 2024, Justin Timberlake cancelled A One Night Only concert, to be held at the Roundhouse, London, due to recovering from an illness. On the same day, the promotional single "Drown" was released.
June 18, 2024: Arrest for Driving While Intoxicated
Shortly after midnight on June 18, 2024, Justin Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York for driving while intoxicated (DWI). He was also cited for running a stop sign and failure to keep in lane.
June 21, 2024: Concert in Chicago Following Arrest
Despite his recent arrest, Justin Timberlake performed a concert in Chicago on June 21, 2024, where he appeared to address the arrest, saying "We've been through ups and downs and lefts and rights... It's been a tough week - but you're here, and I'm here...I know sometimes I'm hard to love, but you keep on loving me and I love you right back."
June 22, 2024: Bartender Confirmation of One Martini and Arrest Report Details
On June 22, 2024, bartender employees at the hotel where Justin Timberlake was staying before his DWI arrest confirmed to People that he only had one martini while at the hotel bar. However, the arrest report stated that his eyes were bloodshot, and he performed poorly on sobriety tests.
July 26, 2024: Scheduled Court Appearance
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to return to court on July 26, 2024, following his arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
August 9, 2024: Scheduled Court Hearing
Justin Timberlake was scheduled to have another hearing on August 9, 2024, but he was not required to attend this court hearing.
September 11, 2024: Plea Deal Revealed
On September 11, 2024, it was revealed that Justin Timberlake would plead guilty to a less serious traffic offense during his September 13 court appearance, with the DWI charge being dropped.
September 13, 2024: Guilty Plea to Driving While Impaired
On September 13, 2024, Justin Timberlake pled guilty to a noncriminal driving while impaired traffic violation. Irace then sentenced Justin Timberlake to a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choosing and required him to make a public safety announcement. It also revealed that Justin Timberlake's refusal to take a breathlyzer automatically triggered a suspension of his driver's license under New York state law.
