
During his latest concert, Justin Timberlake took a moment to send love and support for Californians amid the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and thank first responders for their service.
- Jan 20, 2025
AceShowbiz - On a night packed with chart-topping hits and an awe-inspiring stage production, Justin Timberlake chose to take a heartfelt moment of reflection last Saturday, January 18 in Anaheim, California. The concert at the Honda Center, part of his "Forget Tomorrow" World Tour, became more than just a musical event - it transformed into a platform for awareness and solidarity.
"I want to take a moment to recognize what's going on in LA," Timberlake said from a DJ stage surrounded by fans. He expressed deep empathy for the tragedy that has recently struck Los Angeles County, where devastating wildfires have claimed at least 27 lives, displaced tens of thousands, and damaged over 12,000 structures.
The initial Palisades Fire has been a relentless battle, with more than 50% containment achieved only after a grueling week of intensive firefighting under severe winds.
Timberlake didn't just acknowledge the pain; he celebrated the resilience and community spirit that had emerged in response to the disaster. He gave a heartfelt shout-out to first responders, firefighters, and citizens who have worked tirelessly to help each other.
"I'm sure so many of us in this room know someone, or is related to someone, or has heard about someone so close to us being affected by this devastating incident," he continued, highlighting the local connections many in the audience might have to the disaster-stricken area.
Adding a call to action, Timberlake urged the crowd to keep LA in their thoughts and prayers and encouraged donations for wildfire relief. He ended his emotional address by acknowledging the community's beautiful response to the crisis, "Donate if you can - if you can - but thoughts and prayers with LA. Thank you so much, Anaheim."
In addition to his emotional plea, Timberlake is also contributing directly through a charity initiative. In collaboration with the clothing brand Maybe Tomorrow, he has announced that all proceeds from a limited-edition beanie would be donated to wildfire relief efforts.
Meanwhile, Timberlake's tour, which started on April 29 in Vancouver to support his March album release "Everything I Thought It Was", continues with more dates, including Monday in Palm Desert, California. He is also set to headline the 2025 BottleRock Festival in Napa, California, alongside Green Day and Noah Kahan over Memorial Day weekend.
Through his actions and words, Justin Timberlake has shown how powerful a platform can be when used to amplify the needs and resilience of a community in crisis.