So, the Superbowl is Over and the Philadelphia Eagles are the new World Champs, but for some reason folks can’t stop dragging Justin Timberlake!!!
Like seriously, this guy is getting slammed for sound issues, for not singing enough, for not dancing enough, for not bringing out N’sync, for singing the wrong songs...but mostly he’s getting straight HATED on for his tribute to the late GREAT PRINCE!!!
The Prince faithfuls have been all the way in their feelings since rumors started flying that JT planned to use a hologram of the “Purple Rain” singer during his Half-Time performance and even though he decided to nix it at the last minute...they still can’t stop criticizing the man! In fact, they are taking it back to when Prince was alive and Justin allegedly shaded him at the Golden Globes by lowering the microphone for him! Ummm...hello people...Prince was 5’2”...he needed the mic lowered...LOLOL!
Then there are the folks who want to complain that the one song tribute wasn’t a tribute at all, but an insult, while others are comparing the entire performance to that of Prince’s 2007 half-time show (remember the one here in Miami in the pouring rain).
Anyway, I don’t have enough time to share with you all the reasons “why”they are upset, but lets suffice it to say...They just ain’t havin’ any Justin Timberlake right now! And this makes me sad ‘cuz JT went on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon right after the Superbowl and when he explained WHY he added the Prince Tribute you can tell his heart was in the right place.....
Intentions aside, Here are some of the Celeb Hatin’ A** Tweets JT received...
Inadvertently and unwillingly saw the halftime show while eating at the bar.
— Anthony Bourdain (@Bourdain) February 5, 2018
I feel myself spiraling into a deep dark hole of rage and depression .
But..... *NSYNC...... 😭😭😭😭😭
— Team Demi (@ddlovato) February 5, 2018
Ok everyone; settle down. I live next to @usbankstadium: this was not real. Tonight or any night. It was post production. #PepsiHalftime #sb52 pic.twitter.com/HmAl2b4KfN
— Mike Augustyniak (@MikeAugustyniak) February 5, 2018
Rethinking this entire Justin Timberlake halftime situation and realizing I just can’t forgive him for what he did to Britney and Janet Jackson. You heard me. #GaySuperBowl
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) February 5, 2018
My feeling mo mixed than a bag of party Chex.
— Gabby Sidibe (@GabbySidibe) February 5, 2018
But he also got A LOT of Love too...
YESSSSS!!!! THAT IS HOW YOU DO IT!! Magic. Loved THAT! See you in a few. #PepsiHalftime #JustinTimberlake
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) February 5, 2018
That @prince tribute was amazing!!
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) February 5, 2018
Two words. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. Wow that was unreal. LEGEND. #SuperBowl
— Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) February 5, 2018
I really really enjoyed Justin Timberlake on super Bowl halftime wow
— Ms. Ross (@DianaRoss) February 5, 2018
Yesss for the #purple #prince moment 💜 @jtimberlake may he rest #PepsiHalftime
— EVE (@TheRealEve) February 5, 2018
At the end of the day there is one thing that BOTH Prince and Justin Timberlake share and thats a Natural Ability to ENTERTAIN!!!
Thank You BOTH for the Music and the Memories!!!
Bless,
KimmyB