During a recent concert at Austin's Moody Center, pop star Justin Timberlake took a moment to ensure the safety of a fan. In the middle of belting his early aughts hit "Cry Me A River," Timberlake abruptly stopped the show to address a situation that unfolded some rows into the crowd. A TikTok video captured the scene, showing Timberlake’s quick response to someone appearing to be in medical distress. "Sorry everybody, one second. One second, we need some assistance right here about five rows back ... Are we OK? No, no problem. OK, we're OK," said Timberlake as he sought to bring clarity to the scene and make sure the fan in question was attended to properly, KVUE reports.
Justin Timberlake is currently on his "Forget Tomorrow 2024" world tour, which kicked off in Vancouver on April 29. According to Billboard, during the incident, the audience watched as security made their way toward the distressed concertgoer, and the house lights were brought up to better manage the situation. The singer, a consummate performer, checked in with the audience after the pause, "Are we okay?" He then acknowledged the resolved crisis with a thumbs up, reassured the fans with a "no, no problem" and resumed the show amidst cheers.
Timberlake's return to the stage has been met with enthusiasm; this is his first major outing since his North American tour in 2018. He's promoting his newest album "Everything I Thought It Was," released in March, and continuing his trend of immersive fan experiences, even when that means halting a performance to tend to real-time concerns.
The viral TikTok clip has since painted Timberlake in a positive light, with comments appreciating his quick action. Further details about the condition of the fan have not been made public, but the post's caption indicated that nearby doctors attended to her swiftly. "Thankfully ppl near to us were drs and attended to her while we got Justin’s attention," the caption read. Despite the excitement that comes with live performances, moments like these serve as stark reminders of the unpredictable nature of large events and the necessity to always be prepared to quickly assist those in need.
