Justin Timberlake has denied calling his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears a 'b***h' on stage at a gig in New Orleans.
The singer reportedly made the inflammatory comment at a pre-Super Bowl concert in New Orleans on Saturday night before singing his 2002 hit, Cry Me A River - which was inspired by his split from Britney - but he has insisted he did not "disrespect" his former girlfriend.
Introducing the song, he allegedly said: "Sometimes in life, you think you found the one. But then one day you find out that she is just some b***h."
After coming under fire for the comment on social networking site Twitter, the 32-year-old star wrote: "Ok. I see you. Wouldn't disrespect ANYONE personally. Ever. #Relax #ItsBritneyBitch I do love that saying though *with accent* #Respect (sic)"
Justin - who is now married to actress Jessica Biel - broke off his three-year relationship Britney, 31, in 2002 after she allegedly cheated on him with her then choreographer, Wade Robson.
The singer penned the Grammy Award-winning track about his former flame and the accompanying music video featured a blonde model, who looked strikingly similar to the Hold It Against Me hitmaker.
The star-studded charity gig, which benefited Shriners Hospitals for Children, marked Justin's first concert in five years.
Attendees included Sir Paul McCartney, Sofia Vergara and David Arquette.
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