Overview

• Justin Timberlake publicly announced on July 31 that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which concluded July 30 in Istanbul.
• He described living with the bacterial infection as “relentlessly debilitating,” citing severe nerve pain, extreme fatigue and sickness onstage.
• Timberlake said he considered ending the tour early but chose to continue because performing brought him joy that outweighed the physical strain.
• Breaking from his usual privacy, he shared his experience to raise awareness and support others facing the condition.
• The singer remains uncertain about his future onstage as he turns his focus to medical treatment and recovery.