After the public outrage over Justin Timberlake's complicity in condoning and perpetuating misogyny and racism reached a boiling point, the singer issued an apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson on Instagram.

“I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond,” Timberlake wrote on the platform today. “I am deeply sorry for the times in my life where my actions contributed to the problem, where I spoke out of turn, or did not speak up for what was right. I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism. I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.”