Justin Timberlake goes viral for an awkward bulge moment

New video shows Justin Timberlake let the groove come in during his concert in Nashville last week as he vied on stage to his hit song “Mirrors” all while strapped into a harness.

But that harness would prove disastrous moments later when, given the nature of the equipment, Timberlake’s nether region was highlighted in a way that left little to the imagination.

The moment inside the Bridgestone Arena was caught on camera and subsequently went viral online.

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Justin Timberlake in a black suit and pants stands on a slanted stage above his concert audience, attached to a harness

Justin Timberlake is seen strapped into a harness during a performance in April 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

In the videoTimberlake can be seen trying to adjust his shirt to cover his bump.

The court of public opinion was ruthless with Timberlake on social media, with many questioning why he incorporated a harness into his performance in the first place. “He doesn’t have a single song that calls for this,” one TikTok user commented on a shared video. “Why does he have a harness anyway?” asked another.

Others expressed their concern about quality control. “The way my jaw dropped. BABY NOBODY TOLD HIM during rehearsals? Ew,” one person commented. “His whole team is just sabotaging him,” someone wrote.

Justin Timberlake cheerfully looks up at the stage and smiles as he signs a CD

Justin Timberlake tried to cover the problem with his long-sleeved T-shirt. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

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Many also came to the “Sexy Back” singer’s defense, citing how wrong it was to publicly shame the man for his looks.

“You’re all pathetic. The man is wearing several pairs of underwear and the harness was clearly pulling more on his right pant leg than it was meant to. It’s extra fabric. Get a life!!!” wrote a disgruntled fan. Another comment said: “So apparently shaming a man’s body parts is ok in 2024. Women really don’t learn anything it seems.”

Justin Timberlake looks up as he stretches out his arm and appears on stage with a marble-like blue background

The viral moment of Justin Timberlake garnered many different reactions on social media. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)

A representative for Timberlake did not immediately return Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

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Justin Timberlake in black jacket performs with Janet Jackson, wearing black latex, during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show

Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show was infamous for the wardrobe malfunction that occurred. (KMazur/WireImage/Getty Images)

Of course, this is not the first time that Timberlake has been at the epicenter of a clothing scandal. In 2004, he infamously tore off Janet Jackson’s blouse and exposed her breast while performing at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show.

Several users on TikTok noted the irony of this new situation, with one writing “Justice for Janet.”

Timberlake is currently on his “The Forget Tomorrow World Tour”. His next appearance is at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis on Thursday.

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