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United States Justin Timberlake has transitioned from boy band member to successful solo artist and actor, establishing himself as a multifaceted entertainer across music, film, and business ventures.
Timberlake recorded the jingle 'I'm Lovin' It', which became the theme for McDonald's global advertising campaign. The deal included a tour titled Justified and Lovin' It Live.
In 2019, Levi's and Justin Timberlake collaborated to create a facility for aspiring youth musicians at the Stax Music Academy in Memphis, TN. He also co-designed the 'Fresh Leaves' clothing line.
Justin Timberlake partnered with Bud Light Platinum to provide creative, musical, and cultural curation for the brand, aiming for a refined and discerning image.
Timberlake is an Air Jordan brand ambassador. His first collection, 'Legend of the Summer,' debuted on his co-headlining tour with Jay-Z. He also collaborated with Tinker Hatfield to design a version of the Air Jordan 3 for his 2018 Super Bowl performance.
Co-founded in 2005 with childhood friend Juan 'Trace' Ayala, this clothing line offers a mix of denim, outerwear, and sportswear inspired by Elvis Presley's style.
In May 2022, Timberlake sold the rights to his entire musical catalog of around 200 songs to Hipgnosis Song Management for $100 million. This deal covers pre-existing work.
Timberlake joined Timbaland's beat marketplace, Beatclub, an online global platform for music makers offering exclusive beats, loops, and sounds, where he plans to contribute to the platform.
Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the US, secured $200 million in funding from Justin Timberlake.
In 2014, Timberlake partnered with Sauza Tequila to relaunch his own version of the beverage as part of the Sauza franchise: Sauza 901.
In 2016, Justin Timberlake became an investor in the beverage company Bai Brands.
In 2017, Tiger Woods and Justin Timberlake acquired an ownership stake in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour.
In 2022, Justin Timberlake invested in the Greenville, South Carolina par-3 golf course, Greenville 3's.
Justin Randall Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee. His early exposure to music included country and gospel, appearing on ‘Star Search’ at age 11. From 1993 to 1995, he was a cast member on Disney Channel’s ‘The All New Mickey Mouse Club’ alongside future collaborators like Britney Spears and JC Chasez. In 1995, Timberlake joined *NSYNC, a boy band that quickly rose to international fame. Their self-titled debut album was released in 1998, followed by ‘No Strings Attached’ in 2000, which sold 2.4 million copies in its first week, becoming one of the fastest-selling albums of all time. Timberlake co-headlined ‘The Justified & Stripped Tour’ with Christina Aguilera in 2003 and later released ‘I’m Lovin’ It,’ a song used in McDonald’s advertising campaigns. In 2004, he received two Grammy Awards for ‘Justified,’ his debut solo album, for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for ‘Cry Me a River.’
Timberlake’s second album, ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds,’ released in 2006, marked a shift towards an experimental sound incorporating elements of rock, funk, and electronic dance music. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned hit singles like ‘SexyBack,’ ‘My Love,’ and ‘What Goes Around… Comes Around.’ This period also saw him expand his acting career with roles in films like ‘Alpha Dog’ (2006) and ‘The Social Network’ (2010), where he notably portrayed Sean Parker. He continued to build his filmography with ‘Friends with Benefits’ (2011) and ‘In Time’ (2011). In 2013, he released ‘The 20/20 Experience,’ which became the best-selling album of the year in the United States and earned him three Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Song for ‘Pusher Love Girl’ and Best Music Video for ‘Suit & Tie.’
His role as executive music producer for the film ‘Trolls’ (2016) led to the Academy Award-nominated song ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling!,’ which became his fifth US number-one single. In 2018, Timberlake released ‘Man of the Woods’ and headlined the Super Bowl LII halftime show, followed by ‘The Man of the Woods Tour,’ which became one of the highest-grossing tours of the year. In 2019, he received the Contemporary Icon Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame and an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Berklee College of Music. In March 2024, Timberlake released his sixth studio album, ‘Everything I Thought It Was,’ and embarked on ‘The Forget Tomorrow World Tour,’ which has become his fastest-selling tour to date.
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