Justin Timberlake finally reveals if ‘What Goes Around… Comes Around’ is about ex Britney Spears — a full 20 years later

Justin Timberlake told Complex’s “Re‑Rank” YouTube series that his 2006 hit “What Goes Around… Comes Around” was not about ex‑girlfriend Britney Spears but was based on a friend’s breakup story, clarifying the rumor 20 years after the song’s release.

Source: Justin Timberlake finally reveals if ‘What Goes Around… Comes Around’ is about ex Britney Spears — a full 20 years later — Page Six

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