After Justin Bieber gave him a shoutout during the second weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Justin Timberlake took a nostalgic turn by sharing a throwback moment between the two. The Instagram post, uploaded on Monday, featured a heartwarming clip of Timberlake chatting with a young Bieber at the very start of his career.
In the video, the popstar appears focused and engaged as he speaks with the then-rising Baby singer before the two pose for a picture. Timberlake also shared a second clip, showing Bieber performing his hit Cry Me a River during his Coachella appearance on Saturday, bringing their connection full circle on one of music’s biggest stages.
Justin Timberlake Applauds Justin Bieber’s Evolution
The *NSYNC star couldn’t hold back his admiration after Justin Bieber closed out the Saturday lineup at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026 on April 18 with a nostalgic headline performance. Clearly moved by the moment, Justin Timberlake took to Instagram to praise Bieber’s journey and growth.
On his post, Timberlake wrote, “I know this has been a long road. And I know it’s not always a smooth ride. I’m proud of you – and you should be proud of you too. Sending love”.
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The moment carried even more emotional weight as Bieber had earlier acknowledged Timberlake during his set, with an old clip of himself performing the cover playing on the massive screen behind him, bringing their full-circle connection to life for the Coachella crowd.
Justin Bieber Brings Out Billie Eilish And SZA At Coachella
Justin Bieber pulled out all the stops during the final weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, delivering a star-studded set packed with surprise appearances, even if Justin Timberlake didn’t make an onstage cameo.
Bieber brought out a lineup of major names, starting with superfan Billie Eilish, who joined him for his signature “One Less Lonely Girl” serenade. Sexyy Red followed with a performance of their track “Sweet Spot,” while SZA teamed up with Bieber for a rendition of “Snooze.”
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Capping off the night, Big Sean made a standout appearance, joining Bieber onstage to perform their hit “As Long As You Love Me,” adding another highlight to an already unforgettable show.
