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Justin Timberlake blasted for yelling at stage crew in concert meltdown over sound issues
Explosive video has surfaced of Justin Timberlake completely losing it on his stage crew in the middle of his set at England's Lytham Festival earlier this month.
The viral TikTok clip showed the pop star initially trying to keep his cool after sound issues disrupted his performance of Cry Me A River.
Timberlake, 44, was seen calmly speaking to a crew member who checks his watch, seemingly giving a time estimate for the fix, before things take a turn.
When a second crew member approached Timberlake snapped and launched into a furious tirade that lasts several seconds.
At one point, the singer slashed his hand across his neck in a dramatic 'cut it off' gesture before turning his back on the stunned team and storming away mid-show.
But commenters online didn't hold back, as one wrote: 'Losing it with your support crew is considered highly unprofessional in the world of stage performance.'
Another claimed the singer was 'mad about anything and everything' during his gig at the festival.
But a third person argued Timberlake was 'justified' in being irritated with the crew, who had had hours to prepare for the event.
Many people echoed Timberlake's remark after his DUI arrest in June 2024, when he said: 'This is going to ruin the tour.'
Other fan feedback was mixed, as some people said the star from Memphis, Tennessee native stayed relatively calm.
'He hardly looks like he's losing it,' one user said. 'Just annoyed. I would be too.'
Another user defended Timberlake's passion in wanting to put on the best possible show for his fans.
'I don't blame him for being a bit peeved he's trying to entertain his fans that paid money to see him,' said the user said.
One user credited Timberlake's attention to detail, saying that he 'probably saved everyone getting an earache.'
Another said that the pop veteran was 'an absolute star' as he took the stage at the summer music festival, calling him 'brilliant' and 'so professional.'
Said one user: 'He handled it well, for anyone who wasn't there, don't let this distract you.'
