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By James Cox5th February 2018, 5:57 am
Updated: 5th February 2018, 8:00 am
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JUSTIN Timberlake has come under fire for his Super Bowl duet with Prince after fans remembered he dissed him in a song.
JT won praise for his energetic half time show which featured a duet of I Would Die 4 U alongside a hologram of the Purple One, who died last year from an overdose.
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A giant projection of Prince duetted with JT on classic I Would Die 4 UBut some fans were quick to criticise the Sexy Back singer because he hasn't always been very kind to Prince.
In fact, there are two incidents that are getting heat online.
In 2007 Justin Timberlake recorded a verse on rapper Timbaland’s song, Give It To Me.
It features the lyrics: “We missed you on the charts last week, Damn, that’s right you wasn’t there.
"Now if se-sexy never left, then why is everybody on my s**t.
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Justin once mocked Prince's height when he collected a Golden Globe on his behalfAP:ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Justin rocked out on a white piano which turned purple for his duet with Prince - but some fans were not happy13
A giant Prince sign was projected across the stadium"Don’t hate on me just because you didn’t come up with it.”
The diss-track allegedly dates back to comment Prince made at the 2007 Emmys.
The purple genius said: “For whoever is claiming they are bringing sexy back, sexy never left."
Fans were also quick to point out Justin once mocked Prince's height when he collected a Golden Glpobe on his behalf in 2007.
Presenting the awars, JT crouched down below his microphone to mimic the Sign of the Times singer's famously short stature.
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Justin Timberlake slammed for Super Bowl duet with Prince because he once DISSED him in a song and mocked his height
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Justin ended his set among the fans at the Bank StadiumTwitter Ads info and privacy
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Let's go through the history. While he was alive, Justin repeatedly disrespected Prince..doing a diss track against him and making fun of his height at the Golden Globes. Prince couldn't stand him. Justin has never appropriately addressed his treatment of Prince. https://twitter.com/MichaelGarofola/status/960329442223673345 …
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Senorita gave way to Sexy Back, as JT performed in front of an elaborate light set.
Wearing a red cravat, camo jeans and a tie dyed top - Justin also thrilled fans by launching into My Love and Cry Me a River.
Taking the show to the centre of the pitch, Justin showed off his trademark moves to Suit and Tie in front of a brass band and played piano on ballad Until the End of Time.
Then came the epic Prince duet before he sang an emotion version of hit Mirror, as dancers held shards of relfective glass uo around him, creating a shimmering effect.
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Super Bowl 2018: Justin Timberlake takes over the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for the half time show
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#HalftimeShow #justintimberlake two words...CLASS ACT
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The show was watched by 37,000 people in the stadium and millions on TV across the worldGETTY IMAGES - GETTY
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Justin surrounded by dancers. The Sexy Back singer left it all out on the field with his energetic performanceHe ended on the catchy Stop the Feeling among fans who snapped cheeky Super Bowl selfies with the mega star.
His stunning set took place at the half way mark with Philadelphia Eages were 22 - 12 up on New England Patriots.
His actress wife Jessica Biel was in the audience to watch the show.
Earlier today, Justin posted an Instagram selfie of him dressed like a hipster, with a read beanie, shades and yellow coat.
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JT brings the show to the centre of the pitch
He was wearing a Superbowl pass around his neck and captioned it "Lazy Sunday #SBLII".
Just before the show we gave fans another sneak peak of him getting ready with the caption: "two second warning".
JT recently dropped his fourth solo album, the folksy Man of the Woods.
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The Mirrors singer looked like he was having the time of his lifeREUTERS
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JT's performance comes 14 years after the infamous Super Bowl 'boobgate' when he accidentally exposed Janet Jackson's right breastGETTY - CONTRIBUTOR
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Tonight's performance was a lot more slick, with Justin avoiding any embarrassing boobsHULTON ARCHIVE - GETTY
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JT also performed in 2001 with N-Sync, alongside girlfriend Britney Spears and members of AerosmithHis performance some comes 14 years after THAT controversial moment with Janet Jackson.
The pop star appeared at the US football extravaganza more than a decade after accidentally exposed her boob onstage.
He also performed in 2001 with pop band N-Sync, alongside his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears and members of Aerosmith.
Earlier today, we revealed how the Super Bowl was guarded by the largest security operation in US sporting history - amid fears it may be targeted by a "lone wolf" ISIS attacker piloting a drone.
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