The last time Justin Timberlake graced the Super Bowl halftime stage, it ended with him “accidentally” exposing Janet Jackson‘s breast as millions of people watched in shock.
As a result, many speculated about Timberlake’s solo Super Bowl LII performance, and a lot of people wondered if he would bring Jackson on stage so that they could both redeem themselves.
That didn’t happen, and Timberlake did play it pretty safe, seemingly channeling old-school performances as his inspiration.
Screenshot/NBC SportsNot only did Timberlake bring out an entire marching band — which dominated Super Bowl performances from 1967 to about 1976, but he didn’t use many props to aid his performance.
It was mostly just him, his backup dancers, and his voice. Not to mention, the only “special guest” Timberlake brought out was his good friend Jimmy Fallon at the very beginning of his performance and a projection of the late Prince, who is a Minnesota staple, towards the middle of it.
As one would expect, there were mixed reactions following Timberlake’s performance:
Thanks #JustinTimberlake for representing #mn in #superbowl #superbowl52 with #prince and #UMNmarchwithJT #umn marching band #Represent #YouRock #PepsiHalftime
— Jenn Pollard (@jennpollard26) February 5, 2018
Loving THE marching band!!!! #SBLll #JustinTimberlake
— Joanie S (@suttygal) February 5, 2018
That was so dope of Justin to pay homage to Prince in his hometown. I am in love with his entire performance and Mirror is my joint #HalftimeShow #JustinTimberlake #PepsiHalftime
— Lele? (@mslelerenea) February 5, 2018
Not even sure an exposed boob could save the #halftimeshow at this point ?#SuperBowl @jtimberlake #JustinTimberlake
— Johnny Bananas (@MTVBananas) February 5, 2018
So I love every Justin Timberlake Song & the #Prince tribute was so classy! Yes JT! #SuperBowl #JustinTimberlake
— Jeanette Jenkins (@JeanetteJenkins) February 5, 2018
Honoring Prince is a good thing. Disrespecting his wishes and using his image anyway is damned disrespectful. #JustinTimberlake #Prince
— donkey hoatey (@JohnLPender) February 5, 2018
Justin Timberlake absolutely killed the half time show, INCREDIBLE!! #PepsiHalftime #JustinTimberlake
— Drew Dirksen (@TheTideDrew) February 5, 2018
What a horrible halftime show, so dull #JustinTimberlake pic.twitter.com/T5doHfrK7X
— isadoramota (@isadora__mota) February 5, 2018
Okay but a marching band in suite and tie and a Prince tribute ? #JustinTimberlake I’m not disappointed
— Angela M. (@angela_mmz) February 5, 2018
What did you think of the show?
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