Justin Timberlake Faces Fan Backlash After Low-Energy Electric Castle Concert

Justin Timberlake faced significant fan backlash after his recent performance at the Electric Castle Festival in Romania, where many criticized him for barely singing and relying heavily on the crowd to carry the vocals. Videos showed Timberlake singing only a few words and frequently holding the microphone out to the audience, leading fans to describe the show as feeling more like a sing-along than a full live performance. This lackluster energy was part of a pattern noted during his European tour, with similar criticisms at earlier concerts in London and Paris. Fans expressed disappointment and frustration, with comments highlighting his minimal effort and questioning his engagement on stage. The backlash comes as Timberlake nears the end of his Everything I Thought I Was tour, which is set to conclude in Istanbul. His recent arrest for DWI earlier in 2024 and subsequent public apology add to the context surrounding his current tour struggles.