American popstar and actor, Justin Timberlake, has shocked fans with an emotional revelation — the singer has been battling Lyme disease even while performing on his just-concluded Forget Tomorrow World Tour.
Omo, this one choke. Nobody saw it coming.
According to a heartfelt post shared on his official Instagram page, Timberlake disclosed that the diagnosis came as a surprise to him, but despite the pain and discomfort, he chose to continue the tour.
“I was reluctant to talk about this because I was raised to keep something like this to myself,” he wrote.
Omo this is painful — imagine facing that type of illness in silence while still showing up for thousands every night.
The singer went on to explain that although it wasn’t easy, the joy of performing and connecting with fans gave him the strength to keep going. In his words:
“I now have so many special moments with all of you that I will never forget.”
He also highlighted that pushing through the tour helped him realize just how mentally strong he is. But he made it clear that the reason he’s now speaking out is to avoid false assumptions or misinterpretations about his health and energy on stage.
Omo, respect to him for being real with fans. Some people for just ghost everybody.
Timberlake didn’t share too many medical details but emphasized his gratitude to his fans and team for standing by him through everything. The post has since attracted waves of support from celebrities, fans, and health awareness advocates online.
While some people are only just finding out about Lyme disease and how serious it can be, others are applauding Timberlake for bringing more awareness to the condition.
He didn’t have to tell us, but he did — and that takes guts. 🙏
See his full post below:
