Justin Timberlake clarifies "What Goes Around" meaning

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1. 26 Nov 2002Background

   Timberlake releases 'Cry Me a River' after split from Britney Spears

   Justin Timberlake's solo single 'Cry Me a River' came out in November 2002 and was widely read as a response to his breakup with Britney Spears.

2. 12 Sept 2006Background

   Timberlake releases 'What Goes Around... Comes Around' with Johansson video

   Justin Timberlake's 2006 single from FutureSex/LoveSounds, with a Scarlett Johansson video, prompted fan theories about Britney Spears.

3. 

   9 Nov

   Justin Timberlake says his hit isn't about Britney Spears after all

   For almost 20 years, fans thought "What Goes Around… Comes Around" was about Britney Spears. Now Justin Timberlake says the song tells a friend's story.