Chicago, Illinois – Justin Timberlake made his first public appearance since his DWI arrest in The Hamptons on June 18. Speaking to a crowd at a concert in Chicago on Friday night, the singer acknowledged the challenging week he had faced. Timberlake, who was performing at the United Center Stadium as part of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, expressed gratitude to his fans for their continued support.
Addressing the audience, Timberlake mentioned, “It’s been a tough week. I know I’m hard to love sometimes but you keep loving me right back.” He conveyed empathy towards his fans, recognizing that everyone experiences “ups-and-downs and lefts-and-rights.”
Despite the recent legal troubles, Timberlake is set to resume his tour with two nights at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 25 and June 26. The singer was arrested and released on June 18 after being charged with driving while intoxicated in Sag Harbor, New York. He spent the night in the local jail following his arraignment.
According to Sag Harbor police, Timberlake was pulled over for running through a stop sign and driving erratically. The Grammy-winning artist is scheduled to appear in court virtually on July 26, coinciding with the start of his two-night performance in Krakow, Poland. Timberlake denies the DWI charge, claiming to have consumed only one martini.
Fans of the singer eagerly await his upcoming shows, hoping to see Timberlake back on stage and putting his recent legal woes behind him. His candid acknowledgment of the challenges he faced has resonated with many, illustrating the human side of a renowned artist navigating personal struggles.