Justin Timberlake has apologized to fans for canceling his New Jersey concert on Tuesday night due to an undisclosed injury.
“I’m so sorry to postpone tonight’s show. I have an injury that is preventing me from performing,” Timberlake wrote. “I’m so disappointed to not see you all—but I’m working to reschedule ASAP. I promise to make it up to you and give you the show ya'll deserve.”
He ended the message by thanking his fans for understanding, writing, “[I] appreciate your support always.”
Village Justice Carl Irace gave Timberlake a $500 fine with a $260 surcharge, 25 hours of community service at the nonprofit of his choosing, and required him to make a public safety announcement.
Timberlake said he “could have made a different decision,” and that he has since had the time to reflect on that. He said he wanted to use his platform to share a message with people watching and listening.
“Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There are so many alternatives. Call a friend, take an Uber, there are many travel apps,” he said.
Edward Burke Jr., the singer’s attorney, told reporters at the press conference that his client was not driving while intoxicated.
“The evidence revealed that my client finished the contents of one drink in two hours at The American Hotel,” Burke said. “And contrary to what was reported, he wasn’t drinking other people’s drinks or warned in advance not to drive. He wasn’t rude, he wasn’t obnoxious, he wasn’t belligerent. In fact, he was polite and he was cooperative and he was respectful during his entire encounter with law enforcement, as they were to him.”
