Pop star Justin Timberlake faced a wave of criticism after abruptly canceling his concert in Newark, New Jersey.
Fox News reported that Timberlake's decision to postpone the show, which was announced just 30 minutes before doors were set to open, has sparked outrage among fans.
The singer cited an undisclosed injury as the reason for the cancellation, but many ticket holders found the last-minute notice unacceptable.
Timberlake took to social media to share the news and apologize to his fans. In his post, he expressed disappointment at not being able to perform and promised to reschedule the show as soon as possible.
His explanation did little to quell the frustration of many who had made significant arrangements to attend the concert. With such short notice, fans who had traveled, arranged childcare, or taken time off work were left in a difficult position.
One fan detailed the extensive preparations many concertgoers had made:
Everyone going is 30+… we have full-time jobs, kids, families etc. We had to mentally prepare to stay up late, find childcare and pet sitters, take off of work to travel in. 2 hrs before showtime is unacceptable. And that's IF you found out right away. Not everyone is checking social media. I was already there. Unbelievable.
The concert cancellation comes on the heels of Timberlake's recent legal issues. Just three weeks prior to this incident, the singer pleaded guilty to "driving while ability impaired" in Sag Harbor, New York.
As part of a plea agreement, Timberlake was sentenced to community service and required to give a public service announcement about drunk driving.
In his statement following the court hearing, Timberlake addressed the incident, acknowledging his mistake and urging others to make responsible choices when it comes to drinking and driving. He emphasized the importance of using alternative transportation options after consuming alcohol.
Despite the backlash from the Newark cancellation, Timberlake has promised to make it up to his fans. In his social media post, he wrote:
I'm working to reschedule ASAP. I promise to make it up to you and give you the show ya'll deserve.
The singer also thanked his fans for their understanding and continued support. However, it remains to be seen how quickly the rescheduled show will be announced and whether it will be enough to appease disappointed ticket holders.
Justin Timberlake's last-minute cancellation of his Newark concert due to an undisclosed injury has sparked significant controversy. Fans expressed frustration over the late notice, citing the inconvenience it caused.
This incident follows Timberlake's recent legal troubles involving a DWI case, adding context to the situation. The singer has promised to reschedule the show, but many fans remain dissatisfied with the handling of the cancellation.
