Justin Timberlake faced off with fans who challenged him to a car race

Justin Timberlake He caused an uproar online after a viral clip showed him breaking the news to excited fans driving by.

Internet users gave different reactions to the clip. Some suggested that the singer was “despicable”, while others suggested the provocative approach of his fans.

The incident comes after Justin Timberlake got into trouble with the law last year and was arrested for drunk driving.

Timberlake went viral after a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed him blasting a group of people while driving in his car.

Although it was unclear, the individuals appeared to be fans who were excited to see him and tried to engage him in conversation.

In the clip, fans shout to themselves, “That's Justin Timberlake,” as they drive alongside Timberlake.

The camera then panned to a car with dark gray windows, prompting fans to tell the driver to “roll down the window”.

When the window finally rolled down, it revealed a frustrated Timberlake behind the wheel. He clearly wasn't there for his fans, as he repeatedly asked, “do you want anything?”

They responded “let's race” several times before the singer told them to “Get out of here, you bad boys”.

Several fans took to the comments section to share their reactions to the video, with the poster writing: “Why is Justin Timberlake so mean amfg [crying emoji]???”

“Celebs wouldn't have a platform without their fans,” one person wrote. Another joked, “Now they know they won't mess with him behind the wheel when he got busted for DWI a while back.”

However, many users supported the singer and clarified that she is not “rude”.

One fan said: “They must have been following her and being too absurd. The way she talks to her is the same way the paparazzi do. ​​I mean, I wouldn't judge because you don't have all the footage . . .”

Another user wrote, “[I don’t know] in fact, it seems that he was simply provoked while he was doing his job. I don't think he was necessarily mean – maybe he got angry after being yelled at by a group of people…”

“If they want a picture or say they like his work, that's one thing, but they've been pestering him to want to compete and celebrate it. [crying emoji]. While driving on top of it,” one fan commented.

This comes seven months after Timberlake was in trouble with the law and was arrested for drunken driving after a night out with friends in the Hamptons enclave of Sag Harbor, New York.

The “Bye Bye Bye” singer drove through a stop sign and forced police to pull him over.

The police report said he appeared “glassy-eyed” and smelled strongly of alcohol. He also performed poorly on a field sobriety test and refused a breathalyzer test.

Timberlake's driver's license and New York City privileges were suspended for a year, so his viral connection with fans didn't happen in the Big Apple.

After months of court hearings, he reached a plea deal in which he agreed to perform 25 to 40 hours of community service and make a public service announcement about the dangers of driving while impaired.

This was reported by a source at that time People magazine that he entered the plea deal to put his legal drama behind him and “move on” because his family and tour were his priorities.

“He's a family man and that's his focus. He took the plea deal because he wanted to move on,” the source said. “The court case has been a distraction. He doesn't want his family to be affected by it.”

Timberlake's run-ins with the law affected his relationship with his wife, Jessica Biel. However, the source said US Weekly they get back on solid ground and “rebuild trust” in their marriage.

“Jessica and Justin are spending more time together and are happier and more relaxed,” the source shared, noting that his arrest has put their marriage to the test.

“Justin has taken time to reassess his priorities,” the insider said. “He doesn't go out much and stays with Jessica and the kids more.”

The “Palmer” actor is reportedly “finding new ways to connect” with loved ones as Biel is said to be supportive but holds him accountable.

“Jessica shows patience and compassion, but also maintains firm expectations of him,” the source said, adding that the couple “prioritize their strengths as a family.”