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Justin Timberlake Jokingly Apologizes for Beatboxing Past
6 Oct
Summary
- Timberlake responded to a viral video discussing his past beatboxing.
- He playfully apologized for his 'boots and cats' musical ambitions.
- Beatboxing was featured in NSYNC's song 'Pop' and live shows.

Justin Timberlake recently commented on his distinctive beatboxing phase, acknowledging a viral fan video that reminisced about his "boots and cats" vocalizations. The singer, 45, jokingly offered an apology for his past musical ambitions during his time with *NSYNC, admitting he hasn't found answers for why he engaged in the practice so frequently.
The beatboxing was a notable feature of *NSYNC's 2001 hit song "Pop," and Timberlake further showcased this skill through live beatbox battles on tour. In a 2023 interview, he described the era as "slightly regrettable," while bandmate Lance Bass deemed it "iconic."
Timberlake's response to the fan's video, which celebrated his unique talent, garnered amused reactions in the comments. Fans agreed that while unusual, he was indeed talented at it, leaving open the possibility of future beatboxing performances.