00:00Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has opened up for the first time about his private battle
00:04with Lyme disease, calling it a relentlessly debilitating condition that has affected him
00:10mentally and physically. In a heartfelt social media post, Timberlake shared that he struggles
00:15with chronic nerve pain, fatigue, and sickness while he was also performing on tour, but chose
00:21to push through for the joy of performing. He now hopes his story will raise awareness and connect
00:26him with others fighting the same illness. NSYNC bandmate Chris Kirkpatrick praised Timberlake's
00:32strength, calling his perseverance through the tour superhero status and a testament to
00:37his grit and determination.
