The tweets came from a fan account, not Lou M. Taylor.

As you might’ve guessed, it all started with his ex, Britney Spears.

The ploy worked, and Spears' version garnered loads of streams and digital sales, perBillboard.

Justin Timberlake talking with mic

However, the “Toxic” hitmaker wanted to let bygones be bygones.

I Did It Again," and “I’m A Slave 4 U.”

She succinctly concluded: “I don’t think Justin realized the power he had in shaming me.”

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at an event

Around the same time, Jackson was having a breakdown as she processed what had happened.

Whenever somebody asked Timberlake about the incident after that initial interview, he took on a more grave tone.

He said that he was equally shocked to see her bare breast exposed because he hadn’t anticipated it.

Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson Super Bowl 2004

Timberlake walked away from the incident unscathed while Jackson paid the price.

While he won two Grammys in 2004, her invitation was rescinded despite her heartfelt apology.

However, the internet wasn’t so kind to Timberlake.

Justin Timberlake and Dakota Johnson at SNL

Sometimes, Timberlake manages to steal the show away from famous women when he’s not even performing.

As it happened, the feed cut to Timberlake to capture his reaction.