Which singer is Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" about?
Jaguar PS // Shutterstock
A satisfying breakup song requires commitment. You need lyrics that leave no doubt who wronged you and ideally a music video starring someone who looks suspiciously like your ex. Justin Timberlake's "Cry Me a River" checked every box when it dropped in 2002 and helped launch his post-*NSYNC solo career. He spent nearly a decade refusing to confirm what everyone already knew. Which singer is "Cry Me a River" about?
