Justin Timberlake Salutes Justin Bieber After ‘Cry Me a River’ Showing at Coachella: “I’m Proud of You”

It’s a Justin-on-Justin moment, and fans are eating it up.

Justin Timberlake showed love to Justin Bieber after the latter delivered a nostalgic cover of ‘Cry Me a River’ during his Coachella set.

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Taking to Instagram, Timberlake shared a throwback clip of a young Bieber covering the track, alongside a heartfelt message:

“I know this has been a long road, and I know it’s not always a smooth ride. I’m proud of you – and you should be proud of you too. Sending love @lilbieber”

Bieber, who cited Timberlake as a key influence, even reflected onstage, saying:

“You know, I grew up listening to Justin Timberlake and so many other beautiful talents, but I remember this like it was yesterday.”

The moment hits deeper given their history. Timberlake once attempted to sign a pre-fame Bieber, who ultimately linked with Usher instead.

Still, no bad blood here, just respect.